So I know a lot of people say not to focus on symptoms, actually do the exact opposite. If that's helping your motivation go ahead and think about that but also visualize and affirm.
When visualizing don't just think about what your dr will look like. Think about how it smells, how it feels, how it sounds, etc. Also think about how your first day will be there when you get there and how things will go.
Try shifting on days you'll be more tired. This usually helps me think about one topic (while trying to shift) because I'm so tired.
Make sure to have a balance between your cr and dr. Focusing too much on your dr can affect your cr (vise versa).