Prepare

US Navy Seals are known to use the mantra, “Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.” We will use it to approach this mission.

There will be times where you might have second thoughts, wondering if you are making any progress. In such moments, remember the quote above. Doubts are a part of the human experience, but if you rush or panic, things might fall apart. Slow down, look at the bright side, celebrate your small wins, and tell yourself:

In life, where most good things take time, is it not unfair to expect this massive rewiring of my lifelong habits to be quick? I remember why I started, and I will be patient in this journey to my North Star

There will be other times when you might wander off. Life is random and things do not always go as planned. In such moments, slow down, become aware of what is happening, accept it, and adapt. All that matters is that you get back on track (not the same way as procrastinating till next year though 😉).