to get back to that kid energy, start by stripping off every layer of worry and self-judgment. kids don’t stop to think, “what if this goes wrong?” or “will people think this is dumb?” they act first, mess around, learn, and move on without lingering on mistakes. that mindset isn’t something you have to “achieve”—it’s already there, just buried under all the unnecessary filters you picked up over time. drop the filters and let things be simple.

get curious without thinking about outcomes. when kids find something cool, they dive in for no reason other than curiosity, and that's where the magic is. don't aim for "productivity" every time; let yourself get into things that interest you even if they don't make sense or lead to some big result. this isn't about results, it's about letting yourself explore and mess up without obsessing over every detail.

ditch the ego and perfectionism. a kid doesn't care about looking foolish or making mistakes, they just care about trying stuff. take that approach back. don't worry about making something "perfect" or having it impress anyone. just do it because you want to, because it sounds fun, or because it gives you some weird satisfaction. bring that energy back, let yourself mess around, create, fail, and keep going without holding back.