One thing that really jumped out at me in the articles is labelling. I didn't realize it but yeah, I really, really do that.

Not finishing things, for instance: I immediately start branding myself mentally with words like "loser" or "pathetic" or "disappointment", as if those things are the definition of what I am.

Obviously that's illogical, and it's nice to know that now... to catch myself and go "ah-ah-ah! Stop right there!"

Thank you for saying the words "baby steps" though. I need that reminder sometimes. I'll be going over this stuff again and again over the next few weeks, seeing what else I can pull out.