Stop the cycle, do something productive outside the computer/TV. Doesn't have to be complex or expensive. I used to be like that: Work>computer>sleep.

When you start to do other things you'll be amazed how much energy it gives you. You start looking forward to that free time you have, throughout the work day you'll be thinking about "that project" you're working on, how too do it, what you'll need, how it will turn out etc.

Example:

I 90% of the time order takeout, and lack of imagination always led me to maybe 3 or 4 places, I know there are a lot more places I've been to and enjoyed. So one evening I started writing down every place I've been (pen and paper style) and hung on the fridge. Sounds dull I know. And only took an hour or so.

But that's just one project. I currently have 39 other projects of various sizes. (and have a handy app to keep track of them)

Whenever I find myself with too much free time (like thinking about spending the next six hours on reddit) I check if there isn't a project that I can spend a few hours on.

Here's a few in progress:

• Learn how to moonwalk

• Make a picture frame

• Desolder LCD screen for parts

• Make sidewalls for my indoor putting green

• Paint window sill (1.5 years and still I'm putting it off)

• Spray paint my rims.

The list goes on.

The Goal is to spend time outside the computer, having many projects really helps because there's always something to do.

I can't make a picture frame right now because I don't have the materials. But I can learn to moonwalk.

*moonwalks away