It's true.. I had to cut back a lot of stuff I want to change.. I'm in two minds.. one at a time, or block them all together. I think like you pointed out, if I can establish a routine, it should be easier to others of these.. like, as your wife has found, waking up early creates time for exercise.. not always the easiest time to do so, but does allow you to feel good about how you've started your day.

I think journaling will really help with this process. I agree that it can be therapeutic, at least I'm relying on that :)