[Zeke]

A long term project is what you need. I don't know what your hands on abilities are, so long term can mean anything from restoring a car, boat, bike and so on. Or it can mean writing a book. Or it could mean going back to school to learn something new. And by going back to school that can mean many different approaches.

15 years ago I was in welding school. Thinking now about this private course in learning to be some kind of chef. I can cook, but no one has ever shown me how chefs work. I can do a couple of sauces but it would be nice to be able to do half a dozen, from scratch without a measuring spoon. It would be fun to do a catering gig once a month.

You say gardening. There is bonsai and grafting. Lots of different gardening certs if you want to delve in.

The list of side hustles is endless. Take as much or little as you like. Go on Fiver and see all what is offered. I think someone would come over and iron your shirts (just a joke).

And I'll tell you that you can help people. People need help. I've met a few that do Meals on Wheels once a week. They seem gratified.

A long term project is defined by commitment to an objective. It is not playing golf, it is learning to play golf with a single digit handicap. Just consider that a metaphor.