Momentum doesn't always last.

Sure, you'll have streaks and trends of progress.

There are nearly always, however, times of stagnation or even steps backward.

That's totally okay.

No need to beat yourself up.

Assess what needs to change.

Make an adjustment.

Keep showing up.

You've got this.

Life often doesn't go how we'd expect, even when we do everything "right."

Our lives are up not only to us, but to all forces of the universe.

You can't control everything.

Truthfully, you can't control much at all.

Take care of what you can.

Make the most of what you can't.

You've got this.

You're better than the worst thing you've done.

Your actions have consequences, of course.

No single action, however, defines you.

What defines you is what you do with those actions and their consequences.

Learn from them, then work to do better.

That's often all you can do.

You've got this.

We often think we'll be happy once a specific thing happens or changes.

Sure, our circumstances might improve a bit.

Much of our sense of happiness, however, is up to us.

It's likely we'll simply find new problems, obstacles, and sources of discontent.

Don't wait to be happy.

You've got this.

What stories are you telling yourself?

They may or may not be true.

Either way, they're what you're living.

They're what you think and feel.

Don't accept them blindly.

Demand evidence that they're true.

Do you want to change any that are?

Can you let go of any that aren't?

You've got this.

It's easy to give up when facing obstacles, challenges, or inabilities.

That can be the right thing to do.

However, there are often ways to overcome them.

This isn't always possible, and rarely is it easy, but it's worth considering.

When you think you can't, ask how you can.

You've got this.

Can you distinguish wants from needs?

You'd die without your needs.

Your wants simply make life better.

Both have their value, but we often treat them the same.

Learn to separate the two.

Identify what matters most.

You'll find a simpler, less stressful, more peaceful life.

You've got this.

Some folks have natural talents that align perfectly with their opportunities.

They excel immediately.

Most of us, most of the time, don't.

Success often takes failure, mistakes, and hard work.

You're going to be bad at most things before you're good.

Don't beat yourself up.

You've got this.

While there's much to be said for self-reliance, sometimes we just need a hand.

Asking for help is not a sign of weakness.

It's only acknowledging that life can be too much for even the strongest of us.

Reach out for support when you need it.

Then, be that support for others.

You've got this.

You might find kindness toward others to be easy, yet struggle to extend that same kindness toward yourself.

When you catch yourself practicing harsh self-criticism, ask yourself a question.

What would you say to a good friend?

Your most valuable relationship is with yourself.

You've got this.