Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it’s holy ground. There’s no greater investment.
Stephen R. Covey
Self-growth is work. It takes time, energy, focus. It can be tough, frustrating, infuriating. Progress is precarious. Backsliding, falling into old habits, coming up short – it happens. You’ll ask if the effort is worth it.
This is just a friendly reminder to be Gentle with yourself.
Be patient. Be understanding. Give yourself time and space. Because as Stephen Covey rightly observes, “There is no greater investment.”
Action:
- When you find yourself being critical of yourself, speak to yourself like you would a good friend.
- Celebrate succes. Focus on the progress you’ve made, not just on the way you still have to go.
- What unrealistic expectations might you be harboring? How might you readjust your goals with more of a gentle approach?