The power of Action

I have improved lots in my self-control department. I can say, "No", most of the time. I can do this consciously now and it's getting easier. Actually it's much easier than I expected. Once I got past those first two weeks it all became much easier. And you know what the best part is?

When you know you can do it in one aspect of your life, if falls in place so easily in all the other aspects. You believe yourself and your self-confidence increases dramatically. I'm absolutely loving the place I am in right now.

There's just one small glitch in all that. I realized that not doing destructive stuff isn't enough, go figure! Lol.
There's no point in denying yourself all the enjoyment only to sit and brood in that time. You need to use that time productively. If you're not doing that, you might as well be enjoying life; why stay miserable?

Following that logic, if you're not doing something productive, you need to be enjoying. And if you're not enjoying, you need to be doing that productive "something". The important thing is to make sure you balance the two every single day. No exceptions.

Do something useful everyday. The most important thing on your list. Give it priority. Don't split yourself in some many directions that you don't know which way to head.

Act toward the place you want to be. Act now.

A little tip (irrelevant to the current topic, just thought I'd mention it since I read about it recently):
The way you think helps dramatically. When you think about the means rather than the end, it's tougher to get motivated.

I have to go to the gym to exercise.
Think less on the details of exercise.
Exercise helps me be a healthier individual.

I have to go to the library to study.
Think less on the details of studying.
Studying helps me be a better doctor/person as the case may be.

Ergo, think about the big picture. The end not the means.