Too often, life can turn into a grind of going to work, taking care of chores and other obligations, and falling asleep exhausted. The idea of finding more inspiration in your life might even seem like just another item on your to-do list. But in fact, it can revitalize your life.

Pay Attention

One of the best ways to make your life more inspired is by paying attention to what is around you each day. This means using all of your senses. It can be easy to rush through your day in auto-pilot. Take a few minutes at the beginning of each day to sit quietly and notice what you see and hear, even the sound of your own breathing. When you are walking down the street, really look around you as though you are there for the first time. These exercises will help you be more present in every moment.

Work Toward Something

Often, life feels uninspired because you do not feel as though you are working toward something meaningful. Maybe you were once passionate about your job but that has faded, or perhaps you never went into the career that you wanted. It’s rarely too late to make a career change. You may need to go back to school, but you could do this part time or possibly full time if you obtained a scholarship or took out loans. You can fund college with loans from private lenders along with other sources. It is generally easy to find out if you are eligible online.

Put Down the Devices

If you’re glued to your phone, your tablet, or your computer, it probably feels like a lifeline. It keeps you in touch with your friends and family. You can read books, watch movies and learn online. The truth is, though, you’re probably spending most of your time scrolling through an ever-refreshing social media feed or looking at videos of cute animals. Try some experiments in which you put the phone in another room for a few hours or go out without it.

You can even do a digital detox for a week, a month or longer. Although you may need to use your devices for work, when you aren’t required to work on your tablet or computer, try something more physical. Pick up a pen and paper instead of typing on a screen. Go watch a movie in a theater instead of at home on your tablet. You may be surprised at how much richer your life feels when you replace texting a friend with an in-person meetup.

Practice Gratitude

Maybe it sounds like a cliche, but the idea behind practicing gratitude and reminding yourself regularly of what you are grateful for is that it helps you appreciate the good things you do have in life. If you’re shuffling through life in a gray, uninspired fog, chances are you’ve sight of those good things. You can practice gratitude in any way that works for you: writing down three things you’re grateful for at the end of every day, creating a scrapbook of happy moments to refer to and give thanks for, or perhaps just sending out a silent thank you several times each day when you notice something or someone in your life that you are particularly lucky to have.