Summary

The web content discusses the importance of finding excitement and joy in life amidst the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Abstract

The article titled "What Excites You Now?" addresses the challenge of maintaining excitement and joy in life during the COVID-19 crisis. It emphasizes the need to adapt to a new reality where our daily routines have been significantly altered. The author suggests that while the initial focus might be on navigating the immediate challenges, it's crucial to identify activities that bring pleasure and vitality to our lives. By doing so, we can avoid merely enduring our days and instead find aspects to be excited about. The author shares personal experiences of adapting to the new normal, such as engaging in virtual meetings, taking on digital projects, writing more, and reconnecting with nature. The article encourages readers to evaluate their current situation, asking themselves what they enjoy and what new activities they could incorporate to enhance their daily lives. It advocates for a proactive approach to scheduling enjoyable and meaningful activities, thereby creating a more fulfilling routine in the post-COVID-19 world.

Opinions

The author believes that excitement and joy are essential for a fulfilling life, especially during a crisis.
It is acknowledged that the pandemic has drastically changed our lives, necessitating a shift in what excites us.
The author suggests that there is no return to the pre-COVID world, and accepting this reality is the first step towards finding new sources of excitement.
Engaging in activities such as relaxed virtual meetings, new digital projects, and spending time in nature are recommended as ways to reignite excitement.
The article posits that actively seeking out and scheduling enjoyable activities is key to thriving in the new

What Excites You Now?

During a crisis we must find ways to thrive

What truly gets you excited about your days now? This is a tough question for most of us.

Our world has been turned upside down by COVID-19, and our everyday routines have been disrupted.

Our lives have changed immeasurably. It’s time we examine what now excites us about our lives.

Lesson to Learn

We need excitement and joy to give life its fullness.

We cannot spend our entire days just getting through them.

Early in a crisis, we can focus intensely on finding a path through each challenge of each day. However, we need to find elements to be excited about and find joy within at some point.

We cannot just trudge forward.

It is likely time you need to determine what gets you excited in your new life.

By identifying exciting, pleasing, joyful, and life-giving activities, you can renew and refresh your days.

Answer for Me

What am I excited about now? This was a hard question for me. At first, I just wanted my old life back.

Now, I realize that there is no going back to a pre-COVID world.

The first thing I needed to do was admit that truth. Since I have acknowledged this reality, I have been able to identify small and large ways of acting that make me excited again.

I have relied on virtual meetings that are relaxed and more similar to my in-person meetings. I have taken on new and exciting projects in the digital space.

I spend more time writing — something I enjoy. I have noticed the beauty of nature again, and I go for walks and travel to places where I can be socially distanced and away from my work and home.

My life has many similarities to my pre-COVID-19 life. However, it is different enough that I need to determine what gets me genuinely excited again. You may need to do so too.

Action

Take time to evaluate what gets you excited about your life now. It is likely that COVID-19 has radically altered it.

Ask yourself critical questions.

Am I excited about this day?

What am I doing that I truly enjoy now? What could I start doing that I might enjoy?

When will I add new elements to my life that will help me be excited about each day?

By getting answers to these questions and others, you will build a more sustainable and enjoyable daily approach to your world from now on.

Daily Action

Don’t just survive each day. Find a way to thrive in your new world that COVID-19 has changed.

Each day, identify what you will do that is exciting and meaningful. Schedule those items first.

Actively seek to create new daily routines to embrace your new life.

By being aware of the need to adjust to your new life after COVID-19 intervened, you will be better prepared to thrive again.

We all want experiences that we can enjoy. Finding new ways to do this has never been more critical to your mental health and your effectiveness.

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