Frustrated with Lack of Progress.

Welcome to this edition of BETTER, the email series that provides strategies for pursuing meaningful goals.

Today's article discusses tools and strategies to help navigate a lack of progress toward your goals.

Read on:

Review the plan with curiosity. A lack of progress does not automatically mean a lack of effort. Consider what you have tried, what has been manageable, and where your schedule, energy, health, or support needs may have changed. Bring that information to your coach so you can explore useful adjustments together.

Choose information that helps. If keeping a simple record feels useful, start with one relevant measure, such as class attendance or the weights used in a workout. Tracking should help you understand the plan, rather than add pressure. Talk with your coach about an approach you feel comfortable using.

Review your expectations together. Progress can take time and vary from person to person. If the results do not match your expectations, discuss the timeframe, the plan, and what you are noticing with your coach. You deserve a thoughtful review rather than an assumption that you need to try harder.

Choose a manageable adjustment and agree on when to check in again. That gives you a chance to see what helps and to ask for more support if the plan still does not fit.

You don’t have to work out the next step alone. The Capacity Snapshot can help you explore a starting action. For support with training in Newington, contact Eric and tell him what you’ve tried and what you’d like to change.