How to trick your mind into being on your side

It all begins with an idea.If you’ve ever caught yourself spiraling after eating one donut, skipping one workout, or “messing up” your routine, you’re not alone. We’ve all done it. One moment you’re riding the motivation wave, and the next, you’re standing in the kitchen, staring at an empty donut box, calling yourself names you’d never dream of saying out loud to anyone else.

But let me ask you this:

Would you talk to a child like that?