You have already begun to realize that the journey toward a goal is not always exhausting, so please keep chasing it. It could be a city, a school, a person, or a dream. In short, you need it to drive you toward becoming a better version of yourself. As the distance gradually closes, all the hardship will become worth it, won't it?
Dear self, in the days to come, please practice self-discipline.
Staying off the internet won't shorten your life, the books you love won't go out of print immediately, and your phone is not part of your body. You can live just fine without them.
And regarding those frequent outbursts of emotion, please learn to control your mood.
Whether you have experienced setbacks or are still dwelling on the past, please stop struggling aimlessly. You know where you failed before, so you cannot afford to fall again.
Please remember that the people you meet now are not necessarily for a lifetime, and the pain you feel now is not a life-ending crisis. There is still a long road ahead; now is not the time to give up.
You may have someone you love, but keep them in your heart. When times are tough, take just one minute to think of them, and then remember that they are also working hard. If you don't persist, you will drift further away from them. So, keep going.