You're Making Progress. You Just Can't See It.

Struggling with staying motivated? Learn why you might be making progress even when you cannot see it yet. If you feel like your efforts aren't paying off, this video addresses that common wall. It is designed for anyone who finds themselves feeling discouraged while working toward a personal ambition. I break down why the brain often overlooks small wins and how to reframe your perspective. By recognizing subtle indicators of growth, you can maintain your momentum. Understanding the psychology behind your perception of a lack of progress is the first step toward consistency. Achieving goals is rarely a linear path, and this perspective shift makes staying motivated much easier. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 00:24 – A Tale of Two Mindsets: Realistic Optimism in Practice 01:23 – What is the Negativity Bias? 02:18 – Realistic Optimism vs. Toxic Positivity 03:03 – The Evolutionary Purpose of Focusing on the Negative 04:23 – How the Negativity Bias Sabotages Our Goals & Habits 06:06 – Why You Need to Give Yourself Credit 07:43 – The Mental Health Benefits of Celebrating Wins 08:26 – Practical Ways to Track Your Progress & Reframe Your Mindset Join my biweekly newsletter where I share thoughts and observations on work, mental health, and navigating change from the lens of a doctor, therapist and mum: https://kamycompany.kit.com/doingwell Follow me on my socials: IG @   / dr.yewande   LinkedIn @   / dr-yewande   #reframingmindset #negativitybias #realisticoptimism