One thing many of us do is routine our life into the ground. Work, kids, exercise, etc. Keeping up with the Joneses and the rat race is such an easy trap to fall into.
A significant pivot in routine can do wonders, including taking a few months off to recharge and find new interests. A "step back" or a "breather", if you will.
I find that you don't necessarily need hobbies, but things that can pre-occupy your mind and let you focus on accomplishing things. For example, building or repairing something, learning a new skill, or positively impacting other people's lives.
You might even find that those things can point you in new directions permanently, including professionally - what you do and how you do it. Your work style might change.
I recently took up meditating. It sounds like new age crap at first, but after the first few sessions, you start to get better at it. And you start to be able to clear your mind much easier, and focus away from this reality. Then I began to realize that it helps me organize my brain and feel good about it the same way when you organize your room and feel better when it's cleaned up. Sessions will go up to about 45 minutes now, assuming I have time.
I find I'm less irritable, have more patience, and clear out negative thoughts. My consciousness is given a break for a while. I suppose video games and reading also accomplish the same thing.
Anyways, that's my little story. I suggest breaking routine is good for the soul.
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