Title: What Do You Enjoy Doing? | Psychology Today
Headings: What Do You Enjoy Doing?
Art Markman Ph.D.
What Do You Enjoy Doing?
A challenge can be an enjoyable thing.

Content: For intrinsically motivated tasks (like playing chess or doing a sport) the activity was more fun when it was challenging than when it was not. For extrinsically motivated tasks (like housework or an exam) the activity was more fun when it was easy than when it was challenging. So, what can you do if you want to enjoy life's journey? First, try to focus your life on activities you do because there is something about them you enjoy. Even when there are things you technically 'have' to do (like going to school or going to work), you can try to find elements of them that are inherently enjoyable. article continues after advertisement
Second, find ways to challenge yourself. The more that you are engaged with your world, the more you will enjoy it. Don't take the easy road through life. Not only will you achieve more, you'll have a better time doing it. Follow me on Twitter.