Personal Reflection Exercises/Affirmation: Progress brings encouragement

There are few greater feelings than seeing myself a little further ahead today than yesterday. It reminds me why I am sacrificing certain things to achieve something else.

Time is one of my most excellent teachers. It shows me how much I can make of the hours I am blessed to have.

There is a marked contrast between the achievements of the younger me and the person who I am today. When I see the results of dedication and sacrifice, I am awed by how capable I am when I concentrate on something.

Although I am far from reaching my goal of being free of debt, I am encouraged by where I am today versus two years ago.

I know that the same level of importance placed on minimizing debt so far is required to get me to the finish line. My energy renews, and my discipline with managed spending strengthens.

I feel the same way about achieving fitness goals. Gone are the days when I feel anxiety about being higher than my target weight.

As long as I practice healthy eating and workout habits, I know that progress is imminent. Instead of belittling myself for missing a target, I celebrate myself for making even the most minor movement towards it.

Today, happiness comes from being further along today than yesterday. I live in complete peace when I can propel myself from a life of stagnation to a life of constant movement.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. What are some of my most significant accomplishments?
2. How do I reward myself when I achieve something meaningful?
3. How do I measure success?