Why is this such a struggle? It's not only a struggle materialistically, but physically, emotionally, relationally, financially, ...every "ally"

I want to go on vacation, I need to work hard
I want people's approval, I need God's approval
I want "stuff"(more, bigger, better),I need to be thankful for what I already have and focus on others who lack
I want to look better, act better, be better, I need to love who I am while I'm on the road to who I will be
I want too many things perfect, I need to realize that imperfection is what makes my life, my life
I want to change myself, I need to let God change me
I want to change others, I need to love others and let God change who He chooses to
I want to be selfish, I need to be selfless
I want to eat cake, I need to eat spinach
I want a clean house, I need a clean conscience
I want to give up, I need to NEVER give up
I want to tell my kids how to live right, I need to show them how to live right
I want to say whatever I want, I need to practice self-control
I want life to be easy, I need life to challenge me