January is a time for many of starting over. Of New Years Resolutions, dreams and goals.

But it is also a month filled with unfinished goals. Unfinished goals because people’s motivation dwindles and their positive mindset falters.

Even when we’ve done the best planning possible, life can still get in the way.

And when life gets in the way the only thing that can keep us on track is our mindset.

Because let’s face it, there are going to be bumps in the road.

There are going to be setbacks.

But we can keep moving forward if we have the right attitude and can pick ourselves back up after a fall and get right back on track.

It truly is all about attitude.

And trust me…I know it’s hard.

January is one of the most stressful months for me. Right now I’m to the point of being completely and utterly overwhelmed.

Part of me wants to throw up my hands and watch chick flicks all day on the couch cuddled by Coconut eating ice cream and Reeses Pieces.

But the other part of me, the larger part of me, LOVES EVERY SECOND OF IT.

Because it is all in how I perceive things.

I can see things as overwhelming and stressful.

Or I can see it as a chance to help more people and make a huge difference.

No, 100% of the time I won’t see things in a positive light. But 70, 80, even 90% of the time I will.

And that is what it is all about – having a positive mindset. It’s about setting your mind to a goal and not letting life interfere or things get out of your control so that you don’t get frustrated and veer off course….At least not for long.

We decide how we perceive things.

Yup…It is your choice to be happy or sad regardless of the situation.

So when you are planning to achieve your goal, you’ve got to include MINDSET into your plan.

You’ve got to decide to be excited by the challenges and opportunities your new diet and exercise program have in store for you.

You’ve got to decide to not dwell on the failures and setbacks.

You’ve got to decide to give yourself a quick break when you get down and then get right back on track if slip ups do occur.

You have control over your attitude.

Stay positive and keep moving forward toward your goals!