Here we are on another Monday morning and we have a new start. That’s truly what Monday mornings mean. It’s a great chance to start everything new.

It is all about the development it took to get there and all of the hard work that has been put into it. Avoid focusing on what everyone else is doing and instead, choose to focus on yourself and where you are in life right now in the moment. When you remain focused on the journey and the progress that you are making, it will make the world of a difference when it comes to completing your goals.

Don’t expect change to happen overnight, but start taking the steps you need to take to create a brighter future today.It may be tempting to heap more tasks on your plate, just so you feel like you’re making a great deal of progress, but if you’re shortchanging yourself in the process. it’s all too easy to let things slip, to ignore the wonderful moments of precious interaction that will never again be repeated.

This happens when we allow ourselves to get so caught up in what we’re doing that we are oblivious to what’s going on around us. We miss the smile of our children as they make an important discovery or the chortle of joy from our babies as they see us and radiate love and contentment.

We also miss the moment when we’re so consumed with worry or fear or are anxious about doing all the things we’ve set out for ourselves today. It requires discipline to stop and take a deep breath, to pause and reflect on life and what’s real right here and now.

Though you may get discouraged at times, keep moving forward. Be present.