Everyone is different, but I just wait until I get that spark and go hard as fuck at the list. Usually I cant muster up the requisite effort, and it makes me feel physically nauseous forcing myself to do housework/self-care, but sometimes I’ll get a good day and the trick is to just keep it going.
When the good day hits, just never stop. I don’t focus on the big picture because that just kills my motivation. I do whatever is in front of me at the moment and I dont stop.
Last I saw pop science was saying it increases your risk of mental health problems by a shitload if youre under 21 or 25 or something, so try it at your own risk, but as a general rule I would advise weed over alcohol 100% of the time.
Prepare for potential paranoia/anxiety spikes while high, and surround yourself with comfort and people you trust. Its fun times.