I don't have any drive to play on the first day! I spend so much time resetting towns, that I just don't want to play on the first day.
(Taking a break or selling is not an option, sorry...)
If you don't want to take a break, then I don't know what to tell you. People take breaks from something if they are feeling overwhelmed. You shouldn't force yourself to play. That's all I can tell you.
if not having stuff makes it less fun you could buy stuff from people to get you started. ive bought bells and time traveled a bit when ive made new towns just to get things started