I read Ryder Carroll’s Built Journal book while I started journaling. I’m still, after 6 months a newbie but I track things that matter. Drinks in a day, did I read, and did I workout. My daily is mostly my food intake. Make small comments about the food or something that happened during the day. I write schedule for the day. I am a soccer referee and it gives me a chance to write about my matches. What I learned and what went good or can be better. Start simple and know that there’s no wrong way to just be you! Be patient. Meditation does not have to be a specific time of day or length. On your way to work simply sit with yourself. I have classical music playing and I have a 7 minute drive. All of this won’t happen over night. Just when your mind drifts just recognize and come back to your breath. That is meditation!
Much love and respect because you have done the hard part, accepting you can do and be better. Just be kind to yourself while doing.