John is stuck in a cycle of behaviors that are depleting his energy and hurting his mood as the figure
demonstrates his habit affect his mood and his energy, which in turn perpetuate his habits.
For example, John's caffeine consumption interferes with his sleep, which makes him tired and unmotivated
to exercise.
The lack of exercise doesn't help his mood or his energy levels, which compels him to continue relying
on caffeine for energy in the daytime.
On top of these unhelpful habits, John consistently criticizes himself.
What would we think if John had a life coach who was directing him to act in these ways?
We would probably think he had a terrible coach guiding him to continue these bad habits.
We might even wonder if the coach really cared about John.
And yet the reality is that in a very real way, John was acting as his own coach and was giving himself
the instructions he was following.
Let's consider some of the most important ways to take care of ourselves that help us feel good and
move toward our goals.