Setting aside time each day to work on a project that you don't particularly want to do is a good way to develop discipline. It helps to get the project done as well. A large project can be broken down into short term goals. Finding at least one positive thing about a project is a good way to get motivated. Ignore customs not relevant to you .
Society has many customs that require varying amounts of time to follow.
Some of these customs provide benefits and some don't. The amount of benefit can vary from person to person. If you can identify a custom that doesn't provide a benefit for you, and can stop following it, you may be able to save some time. For example, I don't shave. I also don't dress in a suit and tie unless it would be totally inappropriate not to do so.