Netflix’s Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, currently at No. 1 on the Top 10 Movies on Netflix in the Philippines, is the dose of positivity you need when things are not so great.
The main character, Akira Tendo (Eiji Akaso), works at an exploitative company where he suffers endless hours and harassment from his boss. He spends his days feeling more dead than alive.
One day, zombies overtake the town and Akira gets excited because he doesn’t need to go to the office anymore rather than facing the fact, he has to survive the zombie apocalypse.
Akira comes up with a bucket list of 100 things he decided to accomplish before he becomes a zombie and makes his bucket list checked by traveling with Shizuka (Mai Shiraishi) and Kencho (Shuntaro Yanagi).
Like Akira, you don’t need a big weapon to take on a big challenge. Being optimistic is even more powerful! Here are ways to stay positive to live your best life under the worst circumstances.
Look at the bright side
Akira, who’s more worried about being late for work rather than zombies trying to eat him, eventually realizes the advantage of being in a zombie apocalypse: He doesn’t need to go to work! Having a rosy outlook helps him survive, giving him the focus to think of important things like his bucket list.
Listen to your favorite music
Music can be a powerful source of inspiration to keep you going. It’s part of Akira’s personal arsenal when he’s out on the streets of Tokyo looking for supplies. Listening to his favorite jam while outrunning a zombie horde is next-level superhero stuff.
Think of your crush
Like Akira, thinking of your crush can give you the motivation to finish the task at hand. The heart-fluttering moments will instantly put a smile on your face and boost your energy.
Find a friend
Two heads are better than one. No man is an island. Teamwork makes the dream work. All are true, especially when it comes to survival. Akira, Kencho, and Shizuka may have their differences but when working together to survive, they’re golden.
Make time for self-care
Life’s problems can get overwhelming that’s why it’s important to relax and recharge your mind and body. Be like Akira and his friends. In the midst of a zombie apocalypse, they found time to do SUP yoga and swim in a hot spring. Mindfulness achieved!
Look awesome amidst problems
Akira may look like the living dead trying to beat deadlines but he sure knows how to take on a zombie shark in style. Facing difficulties is a fact of life. So why not look good while trying your best?
Make a list of goals
Having goals gives you purpose and achievement. In Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Akira created a bucket list to help him live his best life before he becomes a zombie’s meal. Starting a gratitude list is a good way to stay positive, too.
Do good, be good
Being kind comes naturally to Akira. He loves helping people and has a can-do attitude that keeps him determined. Being good is not always easy but it’s a surefire way to channel positive vibes.
For more life lessons, silly saves, and zombie gore watch Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead now streaming, only on Netflix.
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