In the early stages of change, growth feels dramatic. You notice every effort.You feel every decision.You measure every action. There’s intensity in it. A heightened awareness that something is different. That intensity can feel motivating because it reminds you that you’re trying. But over time, if progress continues, something interesting happens. Growth becomes less dramatic. The internal conversations quiet down. The decisions that once required effort start to feel routine. The behaviors that felt new begin to feel familiar. Instead of tracking every small win, you simply move forward without needing to label it. For many people, this is the stage where doubt appears. If it doesn’t feel intense, is…