Stacy addresses the common feeling of being "behind" in horse training, offering a framework to reassess and recalibrate goals. She provides four key questions to ask yourself when feeling behind, then offers two action steps to move forward productively. Key points: • Recognize the difference between having a concrete plan and a hopeful wish • Evaluate your reasons for falling behind and practice self-compassion • Consider external factors and intentional choices that may have affected your progress • Use setbacks as learning opportunities to improve future planning and decision-making • Develop a realistic, step-by-step approach to achieve your horse training goals, rather than relying on vague aspirations This approach will help you transform feelings of being behind into constructive action.