It’s easy to beat ourselves up for what we think are poor choices when it comes to our fitness, diets and sense of purpose. Make no mistake, we’re responsible for these important things. But we can also give ourselves a break when we realise that our deeply engrained impulses exist for a reason, and make it understandable when we don’t always meet our own expectations.

Struggling to implement new habits doesn't mean you're doing something wrong. The reason may be that you lack clear objectives to pursue. Understanding the values behind your goals will help you stay motivated and committed. Knowing your values and aligning them with your goals will help to establish new habits naturally. Discover more about how to create goals based on your values in this blog post.