3 steps to overcome a setback

Whether you’ve gained weight, gone over your weekly Points®Budget, or had any other setback, step one is to remind yourself that it's a normal part of the journey. Step two: Set your action plan into motion. Don’t have one? Let’s fix that.

Let’s dive a little deeper…

We won’t sugarcoat it: Setbacks stink. And whether yours is a big slide or just a slip, it’s OK if you feel discouraged, worried, or any other type of way. Try not to blame yourself or look for a scapegoat—there may not be one, and you can’t change what’s in the past.

But you can plan ahead now for how you’ll respond. When you’re in a cool, calm, and on-track state, it’s easier to create a simple game plan you’ll actually stick with. Compare that to a heat-of-the-moment response where you might try to overcorrect, only to get frustrated when you can’t build 10 new habits in a week. Or, you may swing to the other extreme and want to give up.

Remember, setbacks happen to everyone. What matters is how you react. Deciding ahead of time which routines you’ll lean in to—because you know they work and play to your strengths—helps ensure bumps in the road are just that and not the end of your journey.