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Be realistic when we've been suffering for a long time, it's understandable that we want to get better

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as quickly as possible, we might be tempted to try to do everything at once and set overly ambitious

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goals for ourselves.

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If our goals are unrealistic, we set ourselves up for feeling like a failure when we don't reach them.

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We may start out strong and then fade quickly as we exhaust our already depleted reserves.

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As you are setting goals for yourself, aim to balance discipline and compassion, holding yourself

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to a standard while also being kind to yourself.

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Sometimes we set goals based on what we are able to do for a day or a week without really considering

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what it will take to sustain that level of activity.

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For example, we might resolve the exercise for an hour, seven days a week and bulatov for the first

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few days.

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But eventually we won't have the time, energy or motivation to work out.

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One day, once the streak is broken, we may be less likely to resume exercising at all.

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Part of being compassionate with ourselves is being patient as our recovery unfolds, while it's a worthwhile

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and inspiring goal to reclaim the life we once had.

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It's probably unrealistic to think we can get there immediately.

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Physical therapy is a good metaphor for emotional and mental healing.

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The right amount of stretching and strengthening may may leave us a bit sore for a day, but not so

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much that we weary, injured or have to stop doing our exercises.

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So while you are sitting your goals, keep in mind that life is a marathon, not a sprint.