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Written by Jill Konrath | Nov 5, 2025 3:00:01 PM

There are some days when it’s tough for me to get going. I stare at my lengthy To Do list and nothing appeals to me.

I need to write—but what? No cogent or creative ideas form in my poor brain.

I listen to the news or a podcast about what’s happening in the world, get frustrated and discouraged.

But it doesn’t do me any good to allow myself to go down that bottomless rabbit hole.

Fortunately, I have an antidote for that.

When I need to perk up my spirit, I listen to this song/video:

Pharrell Williams - Happy (Official Video)
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It works every time.

What’s your happy song?