I would volunteer at a school. I'd call and see if there are any teachers who are in need of volunteers in their classroom and help. Or help at an animal shelter.

When I wasn't working because of being on SSDI, I exercised like mad. Running made me feel productive and gave me a great figure. I also made a blog, and wrote wrote wrote.

I need to have a reason to get up in the mornings, or else I'd stay in bed all day. I couldn't motivate myself so volunteering made me have a commitment.