how to get out of my head and back into real life

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I'm finding life really dull at the moment. This is partly due to lockdown, partly just my nature. how can I stop all the self interest? For example, I spend a lot of time thinking about is my house and things that need improving (it's a lovely house so this is so unnecessary), and reading up on skincare and nutrition and stuff. I wish I could care a bit less about myself and actually start enjoying life.

I've already thought I will stop buying magazines and try to stay off social media / my phone

Any other ideas? or a good book?

Thanks

Hi OP, welcome! We're just giving this a little bump for you

Are you meeting people in real life? That really helps, I find.

Perhaps have the radio on? Radio 4 will give you an insight into the wider world and expand your horizons.

Perhaps start with some Desert Island Discs: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00zwlh8

Do one new thing every day. It doesn’t have to be major. Like bake a new recipe or walk somewhere different, or read a book about something you don’t know much about. I’m a sloth by nature, but this keeps me moving!

More here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qnmr

I don't think there's 's anything wrong with home or self improvement - it usually means I'm in a good place- motivated and enthusiastic for change. Maybe try to harness that to effect a different kind of change if you're feeling a bit stagnant. Learn piano or tennis or join a zoom book group or volunteer at a hospital or charity shop? Career invigoration - new course?