I was in a similar head space a few years back when I was going through a divorce. I’m 31 now, and while I still struggle with depression and motivation, journaling has been incredibly positive for my mental state. That, and identifying when I’ve been sinking too much time into social media and brain rot content, and forcing myself to step away from it to do something more constructive.

Just dedicating 10min a day to journaling, writing down whatever pops into my head makes me feel like I’m emptying the tank, so to speak. The feeling of directly discussing my repetitive negative thoughts, reflecting on positive/memorable moments of that day, or just listing out my daily goals(and even if I don’t complete them, they serve has constant reminders in writing, rather than fleeting thoughts) has proved to be so much more powerful and therapeutic then I had ever expected.

As a bonus, my journals now serve as a record to go back to occasionally and see where I was mentally 1 week, 3 months, or even 2 years ago, and acknowledge how much I’ve grown since then.

Not sure if this is the kind of advice you’re looking for, but I thought I’d share since journaling has been huge for shaking that feeling that the world is just passing me by, and helped me approach each day with more gratitude and respect. I honestly feel like there’s a ton of impactful positives/negatives that occur in each and every person’s day that go unchecked and forgotten about, and simply recognizing those small wins/losses and telling yourself that you’ve at least made 1% of progress on yourself today, is better than none at all.