I don't think my depression is very severe but sometimes I do just feel in a slump. Like my day to day is too routine. My work is not tangible (it's digital & k

I don't think my depression is very severe but sometimes I do just feel in a slump. Like my day to day is too routine. My work is not tangible (it's digital & knowledge). I feel the urge to be outside more. Also, my normal day does not utilize all my energy, so I'm usually having difficulty falling asleep. So I stay up late and then after 2-3 days I'm exhausted and have a good night sleep. This cycle is not fun. That said; I like to embark on a project that is atypical from my day to day. It's usually a DIY home project. I've built decks, sheds, greenhouses, landscaping, etc. I enjoy the process of research (youtube videos), planning, sourcing materials & tools, and the actual building. Sometimes I've gotten in over my head and had to hire some extra labor (eg. moving 4 yards of soil is more work than it sounds like). If this is not practical for you, volunteer for habitat for humanity or something similar. This helps by; * getting outside * exercise * encourages good sleep pattern * joy of project completion w/ tangible results * not my goal but it does result in gaining praise of others. Friends/coworkers/family all want to know how the project is going, which fuels my desire to finish it, then they all want to see the end result and are usually impressed even though I don't think I do anything difficult they just wouldn't even attempt it