I know you want things to be different. I do too, but they aren't. So, given that what helps you cope with the "real life"?
I did some walking yesterday (about 6 miles) and some weightlifting. Geez, you think I'd be in great shape by now, but I've still got a ways to go before I'll be satisfied.
I'd be intersted in any 180's you come up with. I don't tend to think in terms of 180's too much. I do meditate on who I am vs who I want to be and a workable plan to get there. It's tough, but it does keep me occupied.