CONTROL

..have we really come this far? Through the obstacles? Through the plateaus and unruly partners? Yes we have, and today we are going to talk about control. Right now you have control over EVERYTHING except 1 thing.  What is that one thing?...what is the thing that no matter what you do from this point you are totally powerless over?  Have you thought of it?  Its the PAST.  And the totally freeing thing is, you have 100% control over everything else there is.  Every next thought, every reaction, everything you do is really within your control. Whether you plan tonight for next week is 100% up to you. Whether you let go of any mishaps this weekend is totally up to you. Whether you have great music for your workouts and some buddies and accountability lined up and scheduled on your calendar is within YOUR control and no one else's. Whether you pack your food tonight for tomorrow and plan right down to dinner and the before bed snack strategy is up to you. Whether you bothered to read your goals and affirmations is up to you. Whether you encourage and lift others is up to you. Whether you give 100% and strive to be your best is up to you. Whether you decide to quit or keep going no matter waht is up to you. And whether you decide to be real with yourself and about what you want and whether or not you are worth doing what it takes to get it is up to you. The past is gone, its history, a memory that will fade with time.  But starting right now, you can make a choice that creates a better circumstance, sets a new pattern and sets you up for success and actually reaching a goal instead of dancing around it. Own your goal. Take responsibility for it.  Be one of those people who refuses to pass the buck. Even if its justified and people tell you its okay, that things aren't your fault.  Don't accept it. Prepare and plan for success no matter what.  You deserve it! ...here is to a another week of accepting responsibiity, making a decision and TAKING CONTROL!! Anna