Increments
Progress is not made in leaps. It is the accrual of many small increments. If you decide not to workout today it may seem like it doesn’t matter but that small piece and other such missing pieces may never let you make any significant growth.
Decrements
It is also true that you don’t spring backwards in leaps either. Retreats too are the accumulation of many decrements. If you decide to stop at the doughnut shop on the way home for just a doughnut, it may seem harmless at the time but that event and other such incidents add up and keep you from making improvement too.
Reflect on your habits more closely and you will see that you may be engaged in a little of both. Do you realize that you are possibly keeping yourself from making any notable progress and sliding back a little at times? All your effort is wasted because of the disruption of increments and the recurring decrements.
See into the Past
Remember when you first created your goal. Remember the desire and dedication you had. Remember the main reasons you started in the first place. If you decided to lose weight, what was the reason that sparked your goal?
Just thinking about why you started can get you going again. Repeating your first thoughts and words about your goal will serve as a boost to your confidence and motivation. As time goes on, we sometimes forget why we started something in the first place. It is very important to remember the “Why's” and not only the “How’s”.
See into the Future
It’s important that you envision how exciting the results will be if you maintain your resolve. What was it that made you want to improve? Try to remind yourself. It may be the best thing you do for yourself.
Think about the end of your goal, the time you finally accomplish your task. Think about how great you'll feel, how happy you'll be, and how much better off you'll be. You have to see the picture in your mind. Close your eyes and put yourself weeks, months, or years into the future.
Fun
It goes without saying that if you have fun doing something you are going to enjoy it and are more likely to want to do it again. Find the fun in the process when you are about to talk yourself out of doing it.
Remember, you are doing it for your own improvement.
