Slow improvements over time are the ones I'd generally trust.
Using the recent past as a clue one might say, and I did with my situation, that the future would improve based upon my actions and ability to suck-it up (be patient) and consistent.
Experience is a brutal teacher, but you learn. My God, do you learn. - C.S. Lewis
Life is usually all about how you handle Plan B. - Jack3Beans
Listen without defending; Speak without offending - FaithinAK