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It's Monday, Don't Forget To Be Awesome by Abby Daniella

Remember, you’re in control of how you feel, so choose happiness!

Give up, give in, or give it your all?

If you can’t stop thinking about it, don’t stop working for it.

Whose court is the ball in?

YOU get to build your team, pick your players and design your plays.

What are YOU going to do about the thoughts and ideas that keep you up at night?

Are they going to still keep you up at 55 years old because you let doubt get in your way right now?

If you can think it, you can do it. You just have to figure out HOW.

YOU'RE ALREADY HALFWAY THERE!

Yeah, you're kind of stuck.

We've all been there.

I was there yesterday.

I was there with this post.

But you're reading this right now. Your turn!

You’re on your way.

All you need is a proper plan and the road map to get there.

Don't know where to start?

Here's some fuel to get you moving:

WHY are you doing all of this in the first place?

Have an answer that you've put deep thought into?

Okay, now take that answer and ask yourself WHY that is your answer.

Try this over and over and over.

Keep going until you reach the core of what is going to push you into tomorrow.

You should feel energized because you're getting to the center of what drives that idea you have.

It might even help you refine all the thoughts you have floating around in your head.

You just might get some more clarity.

Or maybe not.

But you won't know unless you try it!

Then, if that helped, let me know how you feel after doing it.

Want me to keep writing these? If I could turn these posts into a mini book or app, would you cop it to keep you on point when you're feeling low?

By Abby Daniella

Let’s bring it back to the good ol high school days: your parents are bugging you about who you’re hanging out with.  

"Nah mom, Tracy ain’t a bad friend."  (A month later you can’t stand her. And now you have a new best friend) 

You hate to admit it, but she was right. 

You're realizing that “you are who you hang out with” is such a true statement.

If you’re around people that (unknowingly) tear you down and tell you that you’re dreaming too big, you'll soon believe it.

What they're projecting on you is what's been projected on them whether they realize it or not.

This is why it’s important to surround yourself with greatness. 

Who you hang out with is a reflection of who you are.

You ever notice that your ambitious and successful friends are usually the ones encouraging you to push yourself? Think about it.

Is there anyone around you NOT doing that?  Doing the opposite?

Drop him, her, or them and start building with those that share similar qualities and interests. Go where they are and you'll stand out to THEM. 

They're looking for you too!

If you surround yourself with energy that builds you up, makes you to grow, and challenges you to be a better you, you’re going to be greater tomorrow than you are today.

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Written by: Abby Daniella               Sunday evening hits and you're laying in bed thinking "damn, tomorrow is Monday?"

Now, you're going over (in your head) everything that has to get done this week.

"@#$% whoever made up this calendar."

I've been there many times too and if you ask me, Monday's get a bad rep. But, it's a blessing in disguise. How?

Planning to start a healthy habit, but been procrastinating?

Today would be the perfect day to get the ball rolling on that.

Because it's another chance to start fresh and get it right. To at least get the wheels turning.

Let's be real: we can't escape all the struggle. So why complain?

This thought is a constant reminder. One that keeps us mature, grounded, and in-tune with reality.

You have at least 4 fresh starts a month to be in more control than you already are. Is this really THAT bad?

Too difficult? Too much to handle?

Monday is not your enemy. She can actually be your bestie.

You're not going to love everything about her all the time.

But I bet if you wake up next to her with a positive attitude, you'll have a better week than everyone who woke up today complaining, hoping that things would just "fall into place."

Carefully create your space and everything will fall where it's supposed to.

And it's always good to have a sense of directon. Let us know in the comments ONE thing you'll do differently this week to steer it towards your final destination.

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