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John is stuck in a cycle of behaviors that are depleting his energy and hurting his mood as the figure

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demonstrates his habit affect his mood and his energy, which in turn perpetuate his habits.

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For example, John's caffeine consumption interferes with his sleep, which makes him tired and unmotivated

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to exercise.

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The lack of exercise doesn't help his mood or his energy levels, which compels him to continue relying

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on caffeine for energy in the daytime.

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On top of these unhelpful habits, John consistently criticizes himself.

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What would we think if John had a life coach who was directing him to act in these ways?

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We would probably think he had a terrible coach guiding him to continue these bad habits.

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We might even wonder if the coach really cared about John.

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And yet the reality is that in a very real way, John was acting as his own coach and was giving himself

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the instructions he was following.

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Let's consider some of the most important ways to take care of ourselves that help us feel good and

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move toward our goals.