a straight line although we often believe it should which is why when we confront setbacks we become and start to doubt ourselves This kind of thinking sabotages progress and contributes to us giving up entirely The reality is that setbacks and failures along the path to change are inevitable for everyone Our brains have the miraculous ability to rewire to grow to however our brains also cling to become habit This contradictory tension means change does not come immediately or without effort Sustained change the kind that really makes a difference takes time and consistency Each time you hit a roadblock instead of and consider the roadblock a signal of your growth and progress After all if you were still stuck doing what always been doing you have come across a roadblock When progress on the trail stalls or even halts completely it means likely progressed more than you imagined and why the setback bothers you Setbacks are part of your adjustment process Keep persisting give up and return to the strategies again and again It will pay off Go Deeper Gratitude Recognizing what thankful for increases contentment and peace of mind The negativity bias as seen is wired