[JohnBooty]

    Build a daily routine of constructive 
    activities (exercise, journal, meditate, cook etc)

If anybody is struggling with this extremely positive practice, I have a suggestion: start with really small activities. Give yourself credit for every victory no matter how small.

When I was "between jobs" my daily routine checklist started with:

- Get out of bed

- Hydrate (at least 1L per day, 2L was a stretch goal)

- Take vitamins

- Brush teeth

There was more on the checklist, like actual exercise and training projects. But having "easy wins" really helped me build positive momentum IME.

[cloverich]

i got myself back into the gym habit once with “5 minutes on the elliptical, then 5 pushups”. i still cant believe how well it worked.

[JohnBooty]

I love this!