Do Something You Haven’t Done for Ages: The Best Self-Care Trick You Forgot Exists

Vaclav Pleska
Apr 27
2 min read

Remember when you used to dance like a maniac in your bedroom? Paint terribly adorable pictures? Build a pillow fort big enough to survive a zombie apocalypse?Yeah. That you is still in there... probably just waiting for a reminder.

Doing something you haven’t done in ages is like finding a time machine in your back pocket — instant happiness, zero complicated math.

5 Magical Things That Happen When You Revisit Your Forgotten Joys

You Wake Up Parts of Yourself That Fell Asleep Suddenly you realize you're still awesome at cartwheels… or terrible, but it’s hilarious either way.
You Break the Boring Routine Wake up, coffee, work, emails, sleep, repeat… BORING. One spontaneous ice-skating trip and suddenly you feel alive again. (And maybe slightly bruised, but still alive.)
You Boost Your Confidence Nailed that old skateboard trick? Survived singing karaoke sober? You’re basically unstoppable now.
You Recharge Your Creativity Forgotten hobbies are like secret batteries. Busting out that dusty guitar can make your brain start firing like a disco ball.
You Remember Life Isn’t Just About To-Do Lists Life’s about laughing till your sides hurt while trying to hula hoop again. #Facts

5 Tips for Bringing Back the Fun

Make a Nostalgia List Write down 10 things you used to love doing. (Yes, even if it’s finger painting.)
Pick One Small Thing This Week No need to plan a 3-week mountain expedition. Start with flying a paper airplane at your co-worker.
Invite a Partner in Crime Everything’s better with a friend who also hasn't touched a trampoline since 2007.
Be Okay with Being Bad at It The goal isn’t to win. It’s to giggle, wobble, and maybe post it to TikTok for eternal glory.
Treat It Like a Date With Yourself Prioritize it. Put it on your calendar. Wear your coolest socks. Make it official.

Bonus: How It Helps Others Too

Your joy is contagious (in the good way, not the “uh-oh, call a doctor” way).When people see you smiling like you just stole cookies from the universe, it gives them permission to relax and be playful too.You might inspire someone to pick up their old camera, write that goofy poem, or finally beat their brother at Mario Kart after 20 years.

Joy spreads. Playfulness is powerful. And honestly, the world desperately needs both.

Final Thought: Bring the Party Back! 🎉

Life isn’t meant to be one long checklist of adulting.It’s supposed to have glittery moments of pure, ridiculous fun.

So go ahead — rollerblade, build that Lego castle, climb that tree, wear that neon 80s jacket.You’re not just reviving an old hobby.You’re reviving you.

And trust me, we’ve missed that version of you. 💛

Have a nice day!

Vashek