He said to focus on the things you do have more than the things you don't. He said to focus on what you can change instead of focusing on what you can't change. He said to not have constant focus on a mental diagnosis to where you're allowing it to limit yourself. For example to not think "I have this disorder so I'm just always like this." (I did tell him I was recently diagnosed with bpd on top of my other existing mental disorders). He said to try to not have the "I always do this" or "I never do that" kind of thinking and instead change thoughts around. Like instead of thinking "I never seem to be able to stick to a routine" think instead "I struggle a bit with sticking to a routine but I can still do it."

After that I've been so pumped. I've been doing the exercises he prescribed to me and I feel this energy and confidence that I normally don't feel in myself. Today is only the second day of my workout regimen. I feel strong, energetic, and determined. I struggle with chronic back pain (mri, ct and cray all normal) on top of mental disorders so I'm seeing this as something I need to do. It's something I can do to make positive changes. Focusing on what I can change. 

So for you guys out there I strongly recommend setting a daily routine. My therapist helped me make one. You don't have to follow it religiously, just use it as a guide. I haven't been following mine to a T, I've been doing things in a different order, but it works for me so I'm sticking to it. 

I used to loathe hearing people say how much exercise is important for mental health. I thought it was overrated and wouldn't do much. But thats because I tended to only stick with it for a few days then lose.motivation. by giving myself a reason to do this, my determination went way up and it's motivated me to take control and change what I can. 

I hope this is helpful in some way. Thanks for reading