Powell said that looking backwards in order to see how far you've come is important. "While it can be easy to ignore your growth and solely focus on what you have not accomplished, take time to reflect on your journey, what you've learned, and how you've evolved," she noted. "Acknowledging and affirming your growth can help build your self-esteem and sustain your motivation to achieve your goals."
Action item: Free-write a reflection of different parts of your life. This can be your mental health, physical health, social life, or anything else. See how you've evolved over time.