How are you doing this week? Have you had a challenging week with unforeseen troubles?

It’s okay.

One guarantee in life is that things are constantly changing and evolving. Sometimes this means life changes not for the better but the worst. Don’t worry. Even the worst of times is not permanent. This, too, shall pass. You will get through this period in life.

When in the process of healing after loss or any other life-changing event, it’s not unusual to feel defeated or like you are not making much progress.

These feelings are normal. But guess what? You won’t remain in this state forever.

Believe it or not, you are doing better than you think.

How can you tell?

Here are 12 clever signs indicating that you are doing better than you think. See if any of these signs resonate with you.

12 Positive signs you are doing better than you think.

1. You learn the lesson that each mistake and failure provide.

If you can learn something from every failure and mistake, it won’t take long before you’re on a path to success in meeting your goals.

People have a strong tendency to repeat their behaviors. But you can choose to act differently than you did the last time you were in a similar situation!

Most people repeat their errors repeatedly, whether it’s overspending, choosing a partner, or making poor food choices.

When you know better, you do better.

2. You know what you want.

This can be half the battle. You have a big advantage over the competition if you know what you want.

Most people are aimlessly floating through life.

3. You spend your time wisely.

Spend your time well, and good things happen. Misspend your time, and your life will be a train wreck.

When deciding what you’re going to do next, ask yourself what the best use of your time would be.

What do I want my life to look like? What can I do to improve my quality of life? How can I be of service to others?

Then, decide to create a plan of action and do it.

4. You’re making regular progress.

Consistent progress is a great sign. Even if you feel like you’re lightyears from your goal, all you need is regular progress.

For example, many people have been dieting for years and haven’t lost a single pound. Even a pound of weight loss each month progresses over time. By year-end, that’s equivalent to twelve pounds lost or a dress/pant size.

That’s progress!

5. You practice consistency.

Successful people put in some work daily. Being consistent does not mean working hard for a day here and there.

Being consistent means sticking to your goals. Working for a week on one goal and then changing your mind and working on something else is a path to nowhere.

Decide if you want to see a change in your life, you need to commit to being consistent weekly for life.

Being consistent produces results. You deserve it.

6. You’re not alone.

Some people are alone and don’t have friends or family to lean on for support.

If you’re not alone, you’re doing better than many others. Consider yourself blessed you have friends, family, or acquaintances to lean on for support and help when in need.

Don’t hesitate to ask for help to assist you in your time of need. Those who love and care for you want to see you flourish and do well.

7. You’re optimistic.

Having a positive attitude is everything. When you’re confident, there’s hope. When you’re optimistic, you’ll take action.

In contrast, when you have a negative attitude, your expectations are low, and you feel stuck because you believe your efforts will be a waste of time.

Having the right mindset will be the difference between remaining in a place of stagnation or moving into a path of recovery and success.

8. You’re determined.

Commitment is an excellent sign that you’re going places. Good things happen when you’re determined. Nothing can stop a person who has made up their mind that they will change their life.

Having a confident and determined mindset is a powerful thing. Where the mind is, the body will follow.

9. You’re not worried about the opinions of others.

If you care too much about what others think, you’ll prefer to play it safe, and you won’t do anything significant.

When you don’t care what others think, you free yourself of that limited mentality.

You are only limited by the power of your self-perception and thoughts. What others think of you has no bearing on who you are. Understanding this is a beautiful gift.

10. You have a warm, safe place to sleep.

If you’ve ever been homeless or in a position where having a safe place to lay your head is an uncertainty, you can relate to this.

So if you don’t have to deal with this situation, you’re doing better than you think. Knowing you have a home to return to at the end of the day is more than many can say in many parts of the world.

11. You have a job.

A steady income is a great thing. Many people either can’t find work or are unable to maintain employment. Or in some cases, people are laid off, and jobs get eliminated at no fault of their own.

Even if you’re earning less than you’d like, it’s better than earning nothing at all. So, if you have a job or a stream of income coming in, you are doing better than you think.

12. You have your health.

Good health is a huge blessing. No money in the world can replace good health. If you’re healthy, you have a huge leg up on many people.

Many people suffer from disabilities and health problems because of accidents, chronic conditions, lifestyle choices, or unforeseen incidents.

If you generally have good health, be grateful.

And if you know you know you can improve your health and do better, today is a great day to begin to change your life.

Check out my video on 3 ways to practice self-care now.

Wrap Up

Life presents many challenges and obstacles. You may be dealing with health issues, loss, grief, or other unforeseen events. Despite these challenges, you are set on a path to deal with life’s problems one step at a time. I hope some of these signs resonated with you to reassure you that you are doing better than most people.

You’re doing quite well if you’re trying to accomplish and spend your time wisely. Do not quit if the results haven’t revealed themselves yet. You will make it to your goal.

Stay the course and keep the faith because you are doing better than you think.

Share your thoughts.

Did a few of these signs resonate with you? Do you have a goal you are working on? What have you learned by overcoming life’s challenges? Leave a comment below.

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