symptoms improving check in once a week and then eventually monthly How successful were you with your daily How about your weekly Based on the 1 to 10 scale are you noticing any symptom 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 as successful as like try things differently Swap out the strategies been using for others and be honest about blocking you from making more progress Remind yourself that you want this and you can and will have peace of mind and a meaningful life STICKING WITH IT Any time we make a change or learn something new we experience disappointments and obstacles When you hit setbacks take a moment to consider what negative thoughts or beliefs you have about your ability to get better and start new techniques For example you might have the thought these exercises will improve my anxiety and simultaneously think exercises are hard so I probably get anywhere Consider incorporating more realistic thoughts For example people have done this and made themselves better so maybe I could change or have to implement the strategies