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What does it mean?
Progress is rarely linear; expect setbacks and be kind to yourself.
In plain terms
Growth happens in steps forward and back. Be gentle with yourself.
What can you take from it?
Accept setbacks as part of growth.

Where it applies

  • learning new skills
  • recovery
  • personal change

Putting it to work

  • track progress gently
  • expect setbacks
  • practice self compassion

Questions to consider

  • How do you handle setbacks?
  • Are you too hard on yourself?

Another view

Some goals require steady forward momentum without regression.

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