How you spend the present shapes your future.

I’ve been driving a lot for the past three days. Thankfully, I managed to complete all the trips without any accidents or violations.

Most of my interactions with clients were just brief New Year’s greetings, so there wasn’t much conversation. Additionally, I couldn’t communicate well with my boss or senior colleague in the car. Because of that, my mood has dropped even further.

Honestly, I feel like I’m on the verge of depression. At this point, it might just take one event to tip the scales in either direction.

A year ago, I never imagined I’d feel this way.

One of my goals this year is to stop watching YouTube Shorts continuously. Even though each video is short, it’s easy to lose track of time, and before I know it, I’ve spent over an hour (or more) watching them.

I don’t think watching videos is inherently bad. You can find useful information or choose entertainment that you enjoy. However, since videos provide information visually and audibly, they don’t require much imagination or active thinking. That makes it harder for the information to stick, and as a result, it often feels like wasted time.

That said, when it comes to learning English, YouTube is an invaluable tool. Watching documentaries, news, or sports in English allows you to naturally expose yourself to the language without forcing yourself to study listening.

Ultimately, how effectively you use your time makes all the difference. Even if you spend the same amount of time, the results will vary depending on how you use it.

The year has just begun. I believe how we use this year will greatly impact the rest of our lives.