Progress is not always linear: Don’t let it discourage you from your goals
Have you ever felt disappointed or given up on a goal because you thought you were “falling off track” or not progressing as you would have liked to? We often get discouraged when we do not see a linear progress in our goals, but realistically we will often face setbacks and growth will not happen overnight.
Give Yourself a Break: Practicing Self-Compassion
Do you have moments where you feel you are doing the best you can, but it is still not good enough? Or as much as you try, things do not go your way? Perhaps your life is not what you’ve imagined it to be? Or maybe your year did not go as planned, you start comparing yourself to others. Then your mind overflows with negative thoughts about yourself and then you realize you have become your own critic.