You may be reminded of AMC’s popular zombie show, “Walking Dead” when you hear them. “The Walking Dead,”But you don’t need to be a zombie to live a normal life.

Depression has a devastating effect on 15 million Americans. Depression will likely be the second most prevalent health problem worldwide by 2020. Depression isn’t the only thing that prevents adults from feeling happy every day. Perhaps it’s a lack of job satisfaction, poor health or a loss in faith, all of which can lead to depression.

Comedy writer, keynote speaker and comedian Ken DavisHe was a member the walking dead for many years before realizing he was living a life that was not fulfilling his potential — physically, mentally and spiritually.

“This idea of living fully alive is not some thrill-seeking quest. It doesn’t require leaping from an airplane or riding bicycles at breakneck speeds or jumping a log cabin on skis,”Davis. “I’ve done all that. What I longed for was to experience that sense of adventure in my everyday life. Shouldn’t we feel some of the excitement that comes from jumping off a fifty-foot cliff when we jump out of bed?”

Idealistically, yes. It’s possible, but it’s easy to lose sight, as adults become overwhelmed by the daily stresses of life, such as bills, commutes, and work, of all the components that go into creating a meaningful, happy life.

“The very nature of the words ‘fully alive’ implies completeness,” Davis says. “We are physical, social, mental and spiritual beings. To ignore any aspect of our humanity is to be only partially alive. I’m not interested in partial life any more than I’m interested in partial plates or premature death.”

In his latest book, Davis shares his epiphany as well as his desire to reenergize his life. “Fully Alive: A Journey That Will Change Your Life.”Here’s a glimpse of the advice Davis gives to his readers.

* Kick guilt to the curb, and experience real freedom.

* Be active for an hour a day, and find ways to push your body to its limit several times in that hour.

* Develop spirituality in your life, whether through prayer, meditation, reading, connecting with nature or attending a religious service.

* Focus on positive behaviors and goals, not problems and fears.

Davis’ philosophy can basically be summarised in the latest acronym floating through Twitter, “YOLO”: You only live once. Find out what else Davis has to teach you. www.fullyalivebook.com.