Come on, why not try something different this year and actually read that book your dad/mom/uncle/cousin’s family gave you? You know, the one about American history/self-improvement/Bitcoin/grilling.
Think about it, there are words here and you are using your eyes on them. That’s exactly how that gift book you got works, only there’s also paper, more refined writing talent, and a much less passive-aggressive tone.
Think about how smart you could be if you just popped open that hardback book that is small and square for some reason. We both know if you put it on the shelf/counter/bedside table, it will remain there untouched until it is found after your inevitable death.
Break the cycle; do something impulsive and chaotic just to feel like you have control over your own life. Take 30 minutes and open that book about ancient ruins or unsolved mysteries from the city you currently live in.
Flip through it and look at the pictures at least.