Don't hide your paints in a closet. Keep a small cup of brushes and a sketchbook on your desk so the "dash" is always within reach. Focus on Movement, Not Result: Spend ten minutes just making marks. Try sweeping movements
Beyond aesthetics, there is the undeniable "flow state" found in the movement of the brush. Psychologists have long noted that repetitive, creative motions lower cortisol levels. When you focus on the way the paint leaves the bristles, the "noise" of daily stress tends to fade. A Little Dash of the Brush