Hope you had a wonderful Memorial Weekend! Here is Session #7 in our series. I'm so happy and excited to be sharing this series with you!

Have you heard the saying "once you control your mind, you can conquer you body"? It is so true. How many times have you set yourself up for failure by thinking negative thoughts?

When my mind is scattered I sometimes realize I just ate something I wasn't supposed to. I don't realize I've put it in my mouth until I'm chewing! Years of emotional eating have made it a habit to eat whatever is in sight. This is why I make it my daily mission to focus on what I'm doing so that I stick to my eating plan.

Our minds try to control us constantly. But there are ways to control it. One important thing is to be mindful of advertising and social media. They are constantly trying to steal our focus and is sending us messages triggering eating or telling us to buy food we shouldn't eat. Our wandering minds are no match to them. We need to train our ability to focus on one thing at the time so that nothing can steal our attention.

We also need to determine what we want to invest our energy and attention in. Knowing what is important to you and prioritizing those will help you keep your focus. Would you rather focus on Facebook or spend time with family? Would you rather eat junk food or feel good? Invest your energy very carefully and make sure each day the majority of your attention and energy is geared toward what you want for yourself, your life and your relationships. Grab a piece of paper and pencil and write down your priorities. Place the paper where you will see it every day.

Daily rituals are also a good way of controlling your mind. Make it a habit to exercise and mediate every day. By moving your body you are also moving the energy in your body. It will improve your ability to control your mind and focus.

When you control your mind, the sky is the limit...