I think that, maybe, it isn't always meant to be easy, or painless. It takes pain to grow, doesn't it? Not a lot, but enough to ache. Maybe it's different for other people though.

It is "accountability buddies". If there is something you wish to accomplish that requires long-term effort, and someone else also seeks to accomplish something — usually lifestyle changes — they can hold each other accountable for their progress. Like a coach, or teammate, but 'accountabilibuddy' sounds more fun.


I have some literature on a technique you may find helpful. It's called cognitive restructuring. I am working on it right now, and I think it's helping me. It is, essentially, training yourself how to identify when your thoughts are being dumb, and then what to do about it.