I suppose when I'm in a certain state of equilibrium, I tend to stay in that equilibrium.

I haven't even gotten close to keeping my resolution. I usually break it within a matter of hours or less. I'm a total mess.

One thing I need to do is recognize that I won't naturally do my work. That is not what I'm naturally inclined to do when distractions and easy entertainment present themselves. No, not at all. That is why I must do whatever I can to present myself with conditions conducive to work. I should go to the library whenever I can, even if it is a half an hour walk. I should never ever skimp over that.

I need to be cognizant of how finite time is. Every hour I waste I will never get back. And then I have to make do with less time. Cutting into sleep never works.

I must be cognizant of how fragile my focus is. If I break it by reading the news, I will require effort to return it.

I've been spending a lot of time reading the news and about social issues. Of course, there are noble pursuits therein. But they are not relevant to me right now at all. I must recognize that I'm only one person out of 6 billion. And concerning politics, I will always be recognized as such. I should stop reading up on things that are irrelevent to my own life.

What did you expect?