One of the big lessons I’ve received over and over again is that healing isn’t linear. Do you remember the mantra “every day, in every way, I’m getting better and better?” Well, it’s a good mantra to have, but not always what happens in reality. And it’s important to keep this in mind so that we don’t get discouraged. I’m talking about all of us - if you hit a plateau in your weight loss journey, or if your back pain is a little worse this week after getting steadily better, or if you have a few sleepless nights after your insomnia has been gone for months.