The process of self-rewarding for small milestones can provide the energy and focus needed to pursue larger goals, creating a cycle of motivation and achievement.

Understanding that stress can be a motivating factor rather than a hindrance is crucial; it can propel us towards action and help us overcome inertia.

Recognizing that effort leads to positive feelings can help reframe hard tasks as opportunities rather than obligations.

Incorporating gratitude into your daily routine can help you appreciate your life and reset your motivation for future challenges.

Being tough on yourself can be beneficial, but it's crucial to also celebrate your victories to maintain a healthy balance.

It's okay to feel stress during adversity, but you need to prevent that stress from making you avoid challenges.

Dopamine release in response to recognizing achievements can counteract fatigue and enhance performance, allowing you to push through physical and mental challenges.

To manage stress effectively, focus on making only two small changes at a time rather than overwhelming yourself with multiple changes.

The subjective reward should be focused on the hardest parts of a process, reinforcing positive behavior during tough conversations or challenges, while the process of learning and adapting involves creating neural pathways that become more efficient over time, allowing you to handle challenges with ease.