Monday Motivation

It’s Monday! It’s time for some motivation! So let me give you the hard truth. Are you ready?

The truth is that you are the only one who stands in the way. Yes, that’s a cliche, but it’s also TRUE! That’s why we say it, right? How many times have you thought to yourself, “If only I had this, or was like this, or if my situation was different in this way…” 

Well let me tell you something!

The only common factor in those three scenarios, is YOU. YOU are the deciding factor. YOU are the obstacle at the crossroad that keeps you from moving in the right direction. Let me explain what I mean…

First, CLEARLY, this is something that I’m very PASSIONATE about, because I have had to learn this through my own experience and through seeing the mistakes of others! 

What I’ve learned is that NOT taking responsibility for things NEVER puts you in a place of control. This makes the opposite true. If I DO take responsibility for the outcome, then I’M the one in control! And just so you know, this is a MUCH better approach! 

Our patterns of responding to situations are just that, PATTERNS. We have the ability to CHANGE THEM. Sometimes, that is EXACTLY WHAT WE NEED TO DO!

Let’s start today, work on ONE thought pattern that shifts responsibility onto someone or something else. Instead of allowing your emotions to get involved and leaving the control to anything but yourself, TAKE CONTROL. In order to take control, you have to TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OUTCOME! Decide NOT to allow any surrounding variables to dictate your choices. Make the choice for yourself! Choose to take responsibility for where you are, then you’re able to take responsibility and TAKE ACTION in getting yourself to where you want to be!

Trust me, it works!