Rebuilding Passion And Curiosity
- Just like the birds come out after the storm goes away, one can start to rebuild and refocus on what makes one happy, nurturing one’s creativity.
- Find something impactful and make it into an anchor task, a pillar by which the rest of the tasks are supported. Try to make it non-negotiable.
- Helping others is a great way to increase one’s overall happiness and satisfaction levels.
- Doing work that is directly helpful to others makes you feel positive and passionate.
- Do what you feel like, even if you just want to watch a movie on a Monday afternoon.
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