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* expect setbacks (relapses to old habits)
* be forgiving of yourself
* if you don't give in to a craving, the desire will pass! --> you don't have to act on feelings!
* "urge-surf" ... recognize what you're experiencing [feeling] without trying to change it... ride the wave, instead of fighting it... pay attention to it
* Remember the 4 A's:
- Assess the current situation
- Adjust what needs to be done
- "Admire yourself for being strong enough to start again" (Bob Greene)
- Act quickly to implement your new course of action
continue to do what you resolved to do! ***
* It doesn't matter how many times you begin again. It only matters that you do so.
* Remember what will make you "truly" happy -- what brings you real happiness
(fulfilling the craving in this moment vs. sticking to your resolve & meeting your goals)
* when our emotional brain is in charge, we ignore the consequences and end up suffering later
* the more you make what you want a part of your everday life, the more it will become so routine that you won't even have to think about it!
* a written record of your behavior helps you to do better
* look how far you've come, instead of focusing on how much you have left to do
* surround yourself with those you want as mentors --> people who have already achieved what you're striving for... ask them questions... learn from them!
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