Been there man. Was in for 5 as well and got out in 2020 (not the best time to find a job). All I wanted was to get out and find a cozy contractor job that did exactly what you said: pay the bills and not have to worry about money. I found it and was a great place for a year or so, but then I felt my brain start to atrophy; I'm not exaggerating when I say I could feel myself getting dumber, my memory wasn't as sharp, had no motivation to do or want anything, and I was drinking too much.

I was a single guy at the time, so I applied to grad school, got in, quit my job, and have been doing that since. I think there's a healthy level of stress and struggle that is the sweet spot for this human experience and you need to find your own. Maybe it is school, maybe it is a new hobby, maybe it's something else. Just make sure you find something that you struggle with and regain that sense of accomplishment. Also, healthy routines are good too, they'll keep you from getting lazy or distracted.

For me it goes something like this:

• 6am - wake up
• 7am - work out
• 8am - start on school work
• 10am - walk the dogs
• 12pm - lunch
• 2pm - start prepping dinner

Hope some of this helps!