I do think, or maybe that's just how it works for me, that it doesn't really matter what you do, as long as it is something that gets you going, where you don't have to think extensively, which can be anything.
- Doing something outdoors (hiking, biking)
- Cook my favorite meal (so that I don't have to research anything, but can just start)
- Clean the house
- whatever
The cleaning one is a big meme on some parts of the internet, but for me it does an incredible job. It's easy, you don't have to think much, while it still occupies your brain for some time and in the end you're happy and feel comfortable.
It sounds like meditation with extra steps. At least that's how I describe those same tasks and their effect on my thoughts. Your hands are busy but your brain is left enough space to figure things out.
I would add coffee to the mix, and maybe a notebook once the idea starts making sense.
- Doing something outdoors (hiking, biking)
- Cook my favorite meal (so that I don't have to research anything, but can just start)
- Clean the house
- whatever
The cleaning one is a big meme on some parts of the internet, but for me it does an incredible job. It's easy, you don't have to think much, while it still occupies your brain for some time and in the end you're happy and feel comfortable.