Does barefoot running elicit long term happiness and productivity?

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I've found that since running barefoot and living much more pain free I have a new found sense of hypervigilance and productivity, especially at work. In a lot of ways, I could say I feel more hyper throughout the day (hence my heavy posting on this lazy beautiful day). My sense of purpose and obligation to live correct has gone through the roof. I feel better and can do more on less sleep compared to the old me. It doesn't take much to get me up and motivated and things don't ever feel like a drag, at least not for long. If I start feeling like I'm starting to run out of gas it doesn't take long for that to pass and I get a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th wind. Have others experienced this? Is it a puppy love phase of running barefoot or is it a lasting benefit? I guess it's kind of like a perpetual runner's high. Maybe there is no pain to knock it to a short term feeling like there used to be.
 
Lasting benefit .
 
I have heard many people say that barefoot running changes your view of life. It has certainly changed mine but I'm at a loss to explain why.
 
I think it is a change in POV in how you experience the environment around you and how you let it in. I have found that everlasting energy as well especially when it leads to the end of the day being shod and the shoes come off! It is like an energy drink once those barefeet hit the cold hard floor.

I really saw a big difference in my barefooting when I started to incorporate some strength training in and began barefoot Crossfitting. I found my feet took even more of a beating and have become even stronger with all the movements that Crossfit workouts throw at them. They are now invincible! Go feet!

-Barefoot Jim
 
I have found that it makes me more confident in myself and less shy. I used to go out only early BF running - apart from that it was the best time to run with my dogs - but there was also an element of self consciousness about people seeing me and making comments. Now I stride out at any time I wish = sometimes just walk my dogs barefoot and don't even think about what other people might think. Does that in and of itself make me more happy - I am not sure - but I am comfortable in my barefootedness - go around barefoot as much as possible.
 
I hear people say (or post online) that they don't care what other people think. Lately I've been thinking how few of them would willingly have people: point at, critique, and generally become the center of attention by taking an action that they could easily avoid.
 
Happiness is not a false state of illusion, so, no. Productivity - maybe.