Observation leads to understanding and that, as humans, while it is fine to have things to entertain you, you were designed to think. Human brains crave stimulation. We thrive on learning new things. Our lives are richer when we are challenged. Having a dream, planning and then working steadily towards it brings deep satisfaction.
I find human psychology is fascinating. Knowing how the mind works means that we can moderate our responses. We can learn to respond differently - to train our brains to think in another way. It is, quite literally, a re-wiring. Through cognitive behavioural therapy (check it out here), we create neural pathways in the brain that alter our behaviour and the way in which we subsequently respond to similar situations. With reinforcement and conscious effort, we literally retrain our brains to function in a different way.
Change, therefore, is difficult but not impossible.
Change requires commitment. Discipline. Dedication. Perseverance.
And, when old habits take hold again (as they do from time to time); don't berate yourself. Accept that you are human and keep trying. Observe where you deviated from the path you wanted to be on and take corrective action to ensure it doesn't happen the next time you are in the same situation. Change, in this way, is incremental. With each re-exposure to a similar situation you make minor modifications in the way you respond and, therefore, you rewire your brain to respond in the alternate way in future.
This is your wake up call to get up each morning with renewed determination to do better. And, with time, you will.
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