You've probably heard it before, but exercise will help. It does so much good for mental and physical health, it's basically mandatory.
After that, removing dopamine feedback loops (browsing the internet, social media, etc.) will help tremendously with motivation.
After reading a number of books on psychology and behavior it has become clear that the adaptability of humans works for and against us. If you browse the internet you adapt to that type of mental effort, where fast, shallow patterns of thought and action are rewarded. Alternatively, reading books, exercising, working on hobby projects, etc, all train you to subdue the desire for immediate gratification, in favor of future gratification, which is more healthy and rewarding.
After that, removing dopamine feedback loops (browsing the internet, social media, etc.) will help tremendously with motivation.
After reading a number of books on psychology and behavior it has become clear that the adaptability of humans works for and against us. If you browse the internet you adapt to that type of mental effort, where fast, shallow patterns of thought and action are rewarded. Alternatively, reading books, exercising, working on hobby projects, etc, all train you to subdue the desire for immediate gratification, in favor of future gratification, which is more healthy and rewarding.