There is a fine line between failing at watching your eyes vs. running after it. If I do what I consider "poorly" one day in the GYE category, I can make calls to admit that, regain at least some humility and sanity, and let the garbage slide off my back so that it does not build up, c"v.
If I don't do that, then the only alternative is for me to hold onto it and guard the memories! Letting it go is much smarter.