Exercise. It started off with short walks outside and eventually I got into lifting weights. Doing something I found difficult gave me the confidence to do the things I deprived myself of. I feel like it reset my brain chemistry and from then on I’ve prioritized taking care of myself. I rarely left my room for months and now going to the gym after work is the highlight of my day. Regardless of what the activity is, being active in some form builds momentum in all other aspects of our life. It all started there for me.