During times of complacency, I've had less of an appreciation for good days.

In the past year of difficult times, I've had a huge appreciation for good days. The first time I felt peaceful was so significant, I wrote it down! Not only that, I wrote down why I felt peaceful. I have continued this practice to remind myself what I was doing or thinking to feel good. In and of itself, this hasn't been enough of a kick in the butt to push through challenging days. However, I think it has at least helped by keeping my focus pointed in the right direction.

Real example: I felt peaceful because I had renewed purpose- spiritual progress. Although it wasn't pretty, I was still making progress.

tude