When we set goals for ourselves or decide to make changes in our lives, we usually start out feeling very motivated and excited. Unfortunately, this can quickly fade when things aren't as easy as expected or don't go exactly as planned. We can become critical and judgmental of ourselves over the lack of progress that we are making. We start to put immense amounts of pressure on ourselves, often with the mistaken belief that we are doing it to motivate ourselves. In this episode, learn how this type of self-management style is counter-productive and that there IS an alternative to accomplishing your goals without high and constant levels of stress and anxiety.