How do you treat the days that you miss your goals

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10 response(s)
Katie Q.

Well I try not to beat myself up and I pick up the next day after but I haven’t missed one day yet but if I did that’s what I would do

Farah O.

Well, I unfortunately feel really bad for myself. I feel like a failure and really unaccomplished. However, I try to pick myself up and remind myself that setbacks are natural and mistakes are proof that you are trying. So don’t beat yourself over it. It’s okay. Mistakes happen, failures happen, we’re human after all. Head up and keep up the good work!

Nick F.

I tell myself that it’s ok. I missed it and it’s ok, no use crying over spilt milk, all you can do is try to do it tomorrow

Laryssa F.

Well my problem is exactly this, I usually don’t care that much, what makes me feel so irresponsible about myself. Sometimes I think I should care more about it, the good thing is that I’m not hard on myself but the problem is that if I don’t care I will not feel the urge to complete my goals.Of course when I complete my tasks I feel great and I want to do it again, but if I missed a day I’ll not go crazy about it, I just try to motivate me to try again next time. I usually like to break my routines, but I’m here to build one that will make me grow as an individual and a professional.

Arthur F.

On the days I miss my goals, I try to set new goals so that I don’t get in the habit of not doing anything. These goals could range from cleaning out my car to spending quality time with the family. It gives my mind a sense of ease and keeps me from focusing on the negative. It also helps keep mind disciplined so the chance of having another missed goal in the future is reduced. No matter what, always stay positive!

Aadarsha F.

I feel bad and generally leave off my path from goals. I keep on diverting and after a long gap realize that I am not on correct path and start again. Matter of fact, it usually happens often and now I think that I need to improve that.

Aniceto C.

I think at the moment I don’t pressure myself to meet goals on time. As long as I still have hours left in the day I will still complete it. I might forget to log it yes but it’s done non the less.

Judy O.

On days where I’m lazy, I just feel really bad. On days that unexpected things happen, I just remind myself that I can try to do my goals again tomorrow.

Justine S.

When I do miss my goals and lose my streak I treat it as a reminder to start again tomorrow because it is a new day. Try not to dwell on the negative thought of just missing a couple of days. It will only make you miss more days and feel less motivated. There is always tomorrow. :)

Hubert O.

I try and complete my routines everyday, if I miss a routine I will carry with the other routine throughout the day. I owe it to myself to accomplish my goals

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