I am going to die someday and I know where I am going.
I think not having a routine is what keeps me centered. I only have a routine when I am working.
Not to say "trophies" aren't wonderful, but they should not be your driving force.
Although every pain has different degrees of importance, I go through all of the emotions - from crying, anger, bitterness, anxiety, etc. Feel it all. But by the end of the day, I am on my knees in prayer. The next day, I get up refreshed and begin to let it go.
I am always frustrated when I see situations that could have been handled simpler.
The work is more important than the reward.