Compassionate motivation

I know so many people who started 2021 by trying to change an aspect of their behaviour: doing more of something, doing less of something, or trying something new. And then, because of all the events of the past week, resolve can begin to flag, which is to be expected.
 
Being compassionate with yourself can help with keeping motivation and energy levels up:
 

1. Do a little bit every day, or at least fairly often. Keep chipping away and you’ll notice the benefits.
2. Set yourself some achievable goals. Try not to make your goals nearly impossible to achieve. Instead, set small, achievable goals and achieve them regularly. This will help maintain your motivation.
3. Get others involved in your quest for motivation. If others know that you’re working towards something, they can help when things get tough and offer encouragement and support.
4. Reward yourself for every small gain. Take a few minutes to consider how far you have come and congratulate yourself for your achievements.
5. Be flexible and realistic. Some days don’t lend themselves to achieving much, and some goals might need to be changed mid-way through. Keep moving forwards regardless. Don’t give up! Rest when you need to.