Focus, instead, on “I am…”

To make progress, you have to see and reward progress.

You have to have the courage, again and again, to even attempt progress.

So many of us focus on the ways we think we fall short of the mark.

Instead, we’re far more likely to move closer to our goals if we concentrate on “I’ll try” instead of “I can’t,” on “Thanks!” instead of a “Why me?” mode.

Just for today, focus on the ways you ARE taking the next step, showing the courage and persistence to move ahead, even in the tiniest ways.

Just for today, don’t say “I’m not…”

Instead, focus on the ways you can say, “I am…”