Things which may help, in no particular order: Play a sport you like, work on a project you enjoy (hack on something small and put it out in the world), make a

Things which may help, in no particular order: Play a sport you like, work on a project you enjoy (hack on something small and put it out in the world), make a few good friends and maybe work with them (not easy but worthwhile), remain intellectually honest (write down your thoughts / emotions). Its a cliche to say it, but the gap is creation vs consumption.