[Discussion] why is it difficult to get disciplined mentally, and not physically?

I am 20 and i started working out 4 weeks ago. I have only missed 1 day so far due to an exam and frequent the gym 6 times a week.

It is not a problem going there. There are days i dont want to go but missing out on breaking my PRs make me go everyday. Besides i am generally quite disciplined to go anyways.

However, i have tried to grow mentally as well. I try to read a book or play piano but fail miserably. I find it impossible to commit to an intellectual activity that challenges me. I cant read a single page without going back to my phone or just giving up and thinking "ehh the questions likely wont be from this chapter" or something like that. What can i do about it?

Submitted July 03, 2017 at 07:51AM by Cuntaraptor http://ift.tt/2tfW3eR