By Jessica

We all know vitality when we feel it. 

We feel revved up, energized and passionate. Our bodies are relaxed but engaged. Our minds are stimulated without being stressed. When we tap into that feeling of vitality, we’re in touch with that “zest for life” that everyone always talks about.

But in the day to day, it’s not always easy to feel that way. We have tasks to juggle, responsibilities to handle and routines to maintain. Our bodies can feel tired and our minds can be taxed. 

When that happens, how do we stay in touch with that feeling of vitality?

As I’ve experimented with how to feel better in my daily life, I’ve found a few things that increase my vitality and help me stay “revved up”—even when I’m a little tired.

(And bonus! Feeling more vital means you look more vital too, because how we feel on the inside shows on the outside. Increasing your vitality is just about the best thing you can do for your looks.) 

Here are a few ideas to get you started…

Pick one thing that sounds fun and easy and do it each day for 10 minutes. Even if you’re tired. Especially if you’re tired! 

Try something you have no idea how to do.  

My partner said to me many years ago, “The three most beautiful words in the English language, next to ‘I love you,’ are ‘I don’t know.’” It blew my mind, changed my life and has served as a credo ever since. 

My partner said to me many years ago, “The three most beautiful words in the English language, next to ‘I love you,’ are ‘I don’t know.’” It blew my mind, changed my life and has served as a credo ever since. 

The act of doing something that I don’t know how to do—and being comfortable with not knowing how to do it—makes me feel alive and invigorated.

Boost vitality on the outside.

We all know that beauty comes from inside, but giving the outside a little boost doesn’t hurt. 

Boomstick Color is designed to give your skin the natural flush it gets when your circulation revs up and you’re feeling extra vital and excited. When I’m feeling a little tired or draggy, a touch of Boomstick Color in the places where my skin would naturally flush with excitement—cheeks, nose, forehead—perks me up.

Seeing my reflection in the mirror makes me feel invigorated and vital. It creates a positive-reinforcement circuit! When I look more vital, I feel more vital, and when I feel more vital, that feeling just grows.

What do you think? Are you inspired to try any of these tips yourself? Or do you already feel amazing and vital just as you are? Either way, we’d love to hear about it in the comments below.