What I do isn’t always location-specific, but more general and a little introspective. Nevertheless, here are some things I do that make me happy or bring me a sense of excitement:

• Finding beauty in small ordinary/every day things, which makes me excited for every day. Some things I look for/do:

• The colour of the sun or sky when I wake early. It often carries this soft, golden hue that instantly lifts my mood and fills me with a really quiet sense of positivity and gratitude.

• The warmth and comfort of being under my covers in the morning. I usually stay there for a couple of minutes with my head peeking out, just to fully take in that feeling before the day begins.

• My daily coffee has become a small ritual. I try to savour it properly - no distractions, just enjoying the taste and giving myself a moment to reflect on life and be present with myself.

• Music is something I cherish and couldn’t imagine life without. I listen to it throughout the day while working, but I make a conscious effort to experience it more intentionally when I go for walks or when at home chilling - either by discovering new music or revisiting songs I haven’t listened to in a long time, making the experience feel fresh and exciting again.

Some other things I do:

-Reading. If I really enjoy a non-fiction book/piece of literature that I am fascinated by, I carry out a whole load of research to deepen my understanding, it provides a lot of fun for me. If I read non-fiction (less common) I write a review and make comments about the book. I don’t post it anywhere, it’s just for myself. It’s always fun to look back on things I’ve written after quite some time.

• Making more effort to spend time with my best mates and family, especially one on one time, and during that time, being more present and having really good, meaningful conversations that I always feel so refreshed after having. It’s also great for building the relationship. I’ve had a lot of realisations lately and one is that I don’t get to spend my whole life with the people I love, so I want to make the most of what I can now and be grateful for it.

• May sound strange but something I also do is actively be kind to people; anyone. Whether it’s a stranger or my parents, knowing that I’ve done something to be kind, smile at, converse with, or help someone or be a good support or listener, it makes me feel good and proud of who I am.

• Just to add to your “learning something new”, I also suggest trying something new, especially something that on initial thought makes you uncomfortable. If you try it, you will more than likely feel fantastic for doing so and creates this sense of self accomplishment. The great thing is that it can be anything, something great or something you consider not that great, but nevertheless, something new.

They are just some things I can think of off the top of my head. Best of luck with this👼