How about working, even on a temp basis for the summer in a kennels or cattery, lots advertise for staff for the summer and it may lead to something. Could you set yourself up as a dog sitter/walker?
If you are getting job seekers or whatever, make an appointment with an adviser and make them help you, that's their job. Or some voluntary work which would give you some experience in something different.
Lists are a really good idea as it's often easier to see the good things when they are written down, make a list of your talents, bet there's loads of things you are good at that you just take for granted.
Good luck
AnnS