When was the last time you allowed yourself to follow an exciting impulse? Maybe it was stopping at that café you always pass, taking the long way home, or booking the trip you’ve been talking about for years. What if you made space for more of those moments? How much more alive, present, and energized would you feel each day?

In this episode, I share how ignoring a simple desire—like stopping at a neighborhood pizzeria—and nearly talking myself out of booking a trip to Sri Lanka and Laos revealed a bigger truth: routines can quietly lock us into autopilot. And when we break them, even briefly, life opens up.

By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to:

• Spot the moments when you’re drifting through your day without awareness
• Act on the unexpected impulses that bring more joy and meaning into your life
• Use simple rituals (like coffee) to re-center and create intentional connection

When you put these into practice, you’ll feel more present, more fulfilled, and more in control of the direction your life is going—without having to overhaul your entire routine.

Life’s magic isn’t in waiting for “someday.” It’s in the moments you choose to embrace today.

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