Are you thriving or surviving? Most of us are the latter these days as we near the one-year anniversary of the term "social distance."

Maybe we all need to schedule more fun into our calendars?

Really, schedule the fun. Plan your happy.

That's been Carmen Micsa's secret for 20 years. Carmen is a successful real estate agent, mom of two and burgeoning rapper.

She starts each week by scheduling fun things first and then everything else. It's like having dessert before dinner.

And, you know what? Carmen is having one of her best years yet personally and professionally, despite the pandemic.

On this Dying to Ask:

The skills Carmen learned growing up in a Communist country that made living through the pandemic easier

Why Carmen started scheduling fun first and the instant impact it had on her mental health

Tips to rearrange your calendar for optimal energy and better weeks

How a middle-aged mom became a rap star