Embracing the unpleasant and having fun doing it may seem like conflicting principles, but really, it's all about balance. If you're toiling away without having any sense of joy, you are going to run out of steam pretty quickly.
If you notice your energy and motivation begin to decrease and you start to slack on the tasks you set for yourself, you've got to loosen the reins a bit. Reward yourself each time you make strides in your endeavor. Buy yourself a new leather journal or a pair of shoes or a freakin' cupcake. Just do something, anything, to add some joy to this process so you don't end up resenting your goals and giving up altogether. All I know is that all work and no play make me a dull girl!
