or any physical activity. let your brain get deprived of oxygen, let your thoughts wander, let your focus reduce only to "keep moving." Often cures my funks and headaches
Start from season 1 β you'll learn so much about food and the fundamentals of cooking. Alton Brown is a character. He studied film and was not satisfied with the state of cooking shows on television, so he went to culinary school and the rest is history!
When it's cold and gets dark early the best way to get outside is sitting in the hot tub. Find a local hotel, motel, and get your butt in the tub. Bring a friend.