How to Feel Alive in the Mundane

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When do you feel the most alive?

 I was on a call with a mentor of mine and this question literally stopped me in my tracks, I had this feeling wash over me that a lot of my day to day has become a little muted, a little mundane. Content, calm, but alive is not a word that comes to mind..

I realized a lot of the things, when I felt most alive, I've stopped doing this past year… 

So instead of just saying “oh we are in a pandemic I will just have to wait..” I got clear with myself - no more waiting, I will not let days pass by without doing things that make me feel alive anymore, so I came up with a list. A list of the things I can start doing now that make me feel the most alive.


  1. Toes in the sand and the cool ocean breeze on my face

  2. Warm sun on my skin 

  3. Going on a run and starting to sweat 

  4. Calling a friend and laughing over nothing

  5. Sharing vulnerably with my partner

  6. Going on a drive with the windows down and my hand feeling the air move through my fingers

  7. Watching the sunset 

  8. Going on a hike and standing on top of a mountain looking out at the world

  9. Having a dance break in the middle of the day

  10. Watching my husband perform opera

I’d love to know - when do you feel the most alive?


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