Try not to say "I am not X". I find that when I start thinking: "I will get better at X", it motivates me a lot more. I think when I say "I am not X" I unconsc

Try not to say "I am not X". I find that when I start thinking: "I will get better at X", it motivates me a lot more. I think when I say "I am not X" I unconsciously blame it on my nature and see it as something that I cannot correct and have to live with. A subtle change in attitude about yourself can go a long way.