Improvement	may	be	subtle	at	first,	but	any	reduction	in	the	intensity	of	your
anxiety,	even	going	from	an	8	to	a	7,	is	an	improvement.	If	you	weren’t	as
successful	as	you’d	like,	try	things	differently.	Remind	yourself	that	you	want
this,	and	you	can	and	will	do	it.
STICKING
	
WITH	IT
It	takes	practice	to	integrate	new	anxiety-reduction	routines	into	your	habitual
thinking	and	day-to-day	life.	Perseverance	requires	that	you	do	not	beat
yourself	up	for	setbacks.	Any	time	we	make	a	change	or	learn	something	new,
we	experience	disappointments	and	obstacles.	Use	setbacks	as	learning	tools,
teaching	you	what	to	do	differently	next	time.	Then	start	again.
No	matter	what	the	moment,	the	day,	or	the	week	is	like,	the	key	is	to	not	give
up.	You	can	start	again	at	any	time.	Cultivate	patience	and	compassion	for
yourself.	You	are	brave	to	dedicate	yourself	to	changing	your	life.	You	will	be
rewarded	for	your	work!