I keep a “menu” of ideas a bit similar to that. If I am lacking motivation and feeling inclined just to lie on the sofa and wallow in being pathetic, I make myself choose something off the menu. The “starters” are quick activities like reading a book for half an hour or writing an email to someone I’ve not contacted in ages, the “mains” are longer activities like choosing a new recipe, going out and buying the ingredients and then learning how to cook it, or going on a long hike and the “desserts” are more indulgent – things that I might need to splash a bit of cash to do!

I’m glad that you have dancing on your list! I didn’t really dance much till I was 35 when I got divorced. Going to Ceroc classes (I’m in the UK – do you have Ceroc in the States?) really got me through. It provided an instant social life and somehow concentrating on the steps makes you forget everything you’re worrying about. I also lost loads of weight – it’s brilliant exercise! I now do tango and salsa too!
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