Very few, if any, of us can sustain our best effort indefinitely.

Even when we try, it often looks different each day.

There will be days when the best we can do is the bare minimum or even nothing.

Take some pressure off yourself.

Your best might not always be your best.

You've got this.

We all need help at times.

Some of us, however, become dependent on it.

We forget just how satisfying it can be to take on challenges ourselves.

Even when we fail, we can find gratification, confidence, and strength in knowing we've tried.

How can you help yourself?

You've got this.

Changing one's mind is often treated as a sign of weakness or lack of character.

However, doing so in light of new information or personal growth demonstrates humility, adaptability, and the integrity to admit when one is wrong.

Changing your mind is a sign of strength.

You've got this.

Dramatic self-reinvention is often romanticized.

This can set an unrealistic, intimidating expectation that keeps many of us from improving our lives.

There are usually smaller steps we can take to get clarity and confidence before bigger changes.

What small step can you take?

You've got this.

Comparing ourselves to others can lead to inspiration.

However, it often leads to harsh self-criticism.

We all start from different places, encounter different opportunities, and receive different help along the way.

Your achievements are not a measure of your intrinsic value.

You've got this.

Some of us put a lot of effort into pointing out others' shortcomings.

While this can be well-intentioned, it's often ineffective, if not counterproductive.

It can also distract us from our biggest opportunity to foster positive change - ourselves.

Work on yourself first.

You've got this.

Unpleasant thoughts have their value.

We can learn from the past, plan for the future, and respond to the present moment.

When we just let them sit and fester, though, their only effect is torment.

What do you do with unpleasant thoughts?

Let them serve you or let them go.

You've got this.

We'll all face conflict, problems, and pain.

There'll be times when there's nothing we can do about it.

Our inner peace, however, is always there for us to foster.

Why give up that power?

Guard your inner peace with all you've got.

It won't always be easy.

Do what you can.

You've got this.

Feelings offer a valuable perspective that often accounts for factors logic might miss.

However, they don't always reflect reality.

Practice listening to your feelings without acting on them.

Examine and question their accuracy and utility.

Let your feelings earn your trust.

You've got this.

Lack of confidence might keep you from trying or doing anything.

If you never try or do anything, though, how will you build confidence?

Start with what you do well.

If nothing comes to mind, aim to simply learn.

Take that pressure off yourself.

You have nothing to prove.

You've got this.