youre not a failure no one around here is a failure its just that things right in front of us instant things that results in a quick dopamine kick are way more accessible than goals ahead of us goals takes planning too and we all know how much mental stamina that takes  im currently unemployed waiting to start studying and i have way too much time on my hands today i bought whiteboard pens to use on my weekly planner i have on my fridge ill put just small things like vacuum or go for a long bike ride hopefully by doing those special things ill be motivated to do more things afterwards thats how i work sometimes - doing one thing that makes me feel productive or good about myself leads to doing something else too  you dont have to do a lot of things everyday but maybe one special thing see what works for you this goes for anyone reading this