How to Know If You're Making Real Progress?

Real progress is not always obvious. Sometimes it looks like doing the same small thing without quitting.

Look at your actions, not just your results. Are you handling problems better? Do you recover faster after a bad day? Are you making fewer mistakes? Are you wasting less time on things you used to regret?

A simple test is to compare yourself with who you were 3 or 6 months ago. Not with someone on social media.

Also, progress can feel boring. If your life is becoming a little easier, calmer, and more under your control, that counts too.