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Good morning. This is Laura.

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Today's tip is about how to figure out if something is interesting to you or if it is just

something you feel like you should do.

How would you feel about doing it tonight?

This can provide some useful information about the lots of

different ways that we could spend our time. So in recent episodes, I have suggested making a list

of things you are into. Several people wrote me to share their lists, which is

amazing. But I also had some people tell me that they couldn't really tell if they were into something

or if it was just something they felt like they should be into. They should exercise more. They should volunteer at the school more. They should hang out with that

old acquaintance who keeps suggesting getting together. So here is one way to tell if you are

truly excited about something or if it just sounds good in theory. Ask yourself this. Would you be excited to do this thing tonight?

Now, to be clear, I know lots of people have logistical challenges to doing various things tonight,

as in actually tonight. So let's put some parameters on this scenario.

Your boss says you can go home early.

And actually, the office is going to be closed until 11 a.m. tomorrow.

So there is no need to get up at the crack of dawn to commute in.

Someone has booked a babysitter for you.

Or your spouse says he or she has the kids tonight,

and we'll get them up and off to school or daycare tomorrow morning. Someone has arranged the details of whatever hobby or activity it is, so you just have to say yes. With all of that squared away, would you be excited

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