Making a point of embracing every victory, no matter how small, reinforces the confidence that you can do what you set out to do. In the lingo, this is labeled as “self-efficacy.”

Making a point of embracing every victory, no matter how small, reinforces the confidence that you can do what you set out to do. In the lingo, this is labeled as “self-efficacy.” 

“Self-trust is the most motivating thing a person can offer themselves in terms of their own healing, because you now have the attitude of, ‘I have handled a thousand things in my life, and I know I can handle today’s and tomorrow’s problems,’” he explains. “Self-trust is the ability to believe in yourself.”

For Sasha, sticking with her running routine — whether she feels like it or not — gives her a sense of assurance across the board.

“If I can get up to run at 5:30 a.m., then I feel like I can do other things,” she says. “I can try a new hobby. Or finish a huge proposal at work. My sense of accomplishment with running gives me the strength and motivation to do many other things I didn’t think I could do.”*