How to feel happy and energetic? How to take life with more enthusiasm?
You know, I think we often get it backwards—we wait to feel happy and energetic before we start doing things, when really it’s the other way around. Start small. Move your body, even if it’s just a 10-minute walk outside. That little bit of motion can shift your whole mood. And try doing one thing you used to love as a kid—dancing in the kitchen, drawing something silly, listening to music that makes you smile. It’s not about being productive; it’s about reconnecting with what feels good. Enthusiasm often comes from curiosity. Ask yourself: what would make today interesting? Maybe it’s trying a new coffee shop, learning a random fact, or striking up a conversation with someone. It doesn’t have to be big. And cut yourself some slack. You don’t have to feel upbeat all the time—just give yourself permission to enjoy the small moments when they come.