Self help... When you find step 1 hard

We often give ourselves a hard time when we can't do the things we need to do or keep up with the pace of others. You read books, watch videos, listen to podcasts, but you still can't change. We feel bad and inadequate that we can't do the simple things they suggest, but sometimes we don't realize that getting to step one of what they say can be really tough from where we are coming from. This is something I see with a lot of people I work with. Be kind to yourself, and at least understand that getting to step one from where you are is often a respectable goal in itself. Relieve some of that pressure you put on yourself, but you don't have to stop there. This is what you can do. Getting to step one can usually be broken down into at least five more manageable steps. Focus on building this into your plan.