I've been playing the electric bass for years, grooving with various rock bands and even big bands. But lately, life's demands have pushed my beloved instrument into the background. It wasn't until I stumbled upon Ali Abdaal's "Feel Good Productivity" that I realised why my fingers hadn't danced across those strings in months.

Abdaal's suggestion is deceptively simple: make visible what you want to accomplish. It hit me - my bass was tucked away in its case, out of sight and, consequently, out of mind.

Taking this advice to heart, I decided to give it a try. I cleared a space in my living room and set up a small stand for my bass. Now, it stands there, gleaming and impossible to ignore.

The change was almost immediate. During conference call breaks or while waiting for pasta to boil, I found myself gravitating towards it. Just a few minutes here and there, but those moments added up. The familiar weight of the instrument in my hands brought back a rush of memories and reignited my passion.

This small shift made me ponder: what other aspects of my life could benefit from this visibility trick? My running shoes now have a prime spot by the door, and my long-neglected Italian grammar book sits atop my bedside table. It's not a cure-all, of course.

Finding time to play in a busy schedule remains a challenge. But this simple change has turned my bass from a nostalgic relic into a daily invitation to reconnect with my musical side. Now, if you'll excuse me, I think I hear a funky bassline calling my name...