| When we think about taking care of our health, we often focus on what we should be doing: eating nutritious foods, moving our bodies, getting enough sleep, and managing stress. But what about the things that make us feel alive? In this episode of Wellness in a Chaotic World, I’m exploring a different way of thinking about energy, well-being, and what it means to live a healthy life. |
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What Makes You Feel Alive?
| I recently asked a question in my private Facebook group: What gives you energy? Not just the things that help you get through your day, but the things that make you feel engaged, curious, connected, and excited about life. One answer was spending time with friends. Meaningful relationships give us opportunities to laugh, share experiences, and feel a sense of belonging. Social connection is also an important part of our overall health and well-being. For me, energy comes from curiosity, creativity, meaningful conversations, freedom, and noticing the beauty in ordinary moments. Sometimes it’s writing or exploring an idea. Other times it’s being near water, moving in nature, or watching sunlight filter through the trees. And here’s something worth considering: The things we’re good at aren’t necessarily the things that give us energy. We can spend years becoming skilled at something, building careers around our strengths, and meeting the demands of everyday life without giving much thought to what actually makes us feel alive. But those things matter, too. Because taking care of our health isn’t only about preventing illness or living longer; it’s also about having a life we want to be present for. In this episode, I invite you to consider a question that might reveal something important about what you want for your own health and well-being: When you think about the times in your life when you felt most alive, what were you doing? |
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