How familiar is the “all or nothing” mindset to you?
In the beginning, being all or nothing can be a very powerful energy. It triggers new ideas, creates a positive outlook and makes us feel epowered and driven. We should totally take advantage of these bursts that allow us to get wrapped up in excitement, inspiration and new ways of thinking, it’s great! But what happens when that initial excitement and energy begins to fade? It’s harder to stay on track and maintain the rush that came with the initial goal or commitment.
For many, the rush of the new is addictive. We start and stop things to maintain the high of the start up phase. Being all or nothing affects health choices, relationships, success and happiness. It can serve as a cleverly hidden coping mechanism to keep us feeling up and happy for a time, but can then lead to crashes and negative patterns.
Check in with yourself and try to see the pattern. Make  a productive plan that takes the all or nothing mindset out of the equation. How can you change the thought process and take a different approach before losing the goal?
Try tools to stay motivated and change the cycle

• write down the idea, goal or project
• make a plan of action / idea board / visual inspiration / schedule
• research what you hope to accomplish
• think about the steps involved to get you there
• find a middle ground that still keeps you motivated
• allow space to regroup without giving up
• take a new route that still aligns with the main goal
• connect and work with other people for inspiration and accountability
• track your success so you can see yourself moving forward

Seeing your goals and ideas through, even if you have to veer off course a bit to get there, will give you results, sometimes bigger then you could have ever expected. See the cycle, change it…and maybe you can change.
Written by Carrie – self proclaimed all or nothing person.
Thanks for reading!