Motivate Monday with Tonic Lifestyle Apparel – Keeping Focus

Motivate Mondays have become one of my favorite days of the week. When I sit down on Sunday nights or Monday mornings to share on the blog, I try to write what is on my heart. Expressing what “Motivate Monday” really means to me has been on my mind more than ever. I’m trying harder each day not to just live for the weekend or sleeplessly walk through each week, but keep my promise to make each day count and emphasize what really matters.

I used to dread the sound of my alarm clock Monday morning, the only sure sign that the weekend was over and another busy week about to begin. I would think to myself how fast can we get this day over! I truly believe that we all have the power to change our outlook, and that is exactly what I did a few months ago.

I’ve had multiple conversations with friends and family about motivation. A word that quickly gets thrown out the window with the start of a busy week. So my question to you is how can we keep our motivation a priority and make it last not just all week but 365 days of the year? I wish I had the magic answer or the formula to make that ring true for everyone. I do believe most importantly though that it starts within each of us. Try changing little thoughts, like instead of thinking,” let’s get this day over”, say, “How can I make the most of this day?” or “How can I make a difference today?”.

Motivation comes to me in the strangest forms it could be a walk outdoors, a really good song – (try blasting “Hello” by Adele when you are all alone in the car), a brainstorming session with a friend, maybe a road trip with my husband, or a weekend at the lake. Whatever it is, I walk away feeling rejuvenated and ready to tackle whatever task might be waiting for me. Focus, Focus, Focus.

Ellen and I headed out this weekend to tackle our winter series of Motivate Monday images and in the beginning my mind was in the wrong place. First off, it was the weekend and getting out of my cozy bed when my husband and doggies were snoozing didn’t seem appealing. It was also about 30 degrees with frost on the ground so motivation for this Texas transplant was at an all time low!!!

I sat in the car with the heat on full blast trying to thaw out after each outfit change going from hot to cold and then sweating. I started thinking if this post inspires just one person out there, then for me this is all worth it. My goal is to give you some sort of hope to keep going or the inspiration you need to keep focus all week. And when the weekend does arrive you can enjoy it with no regrets.

A little detail on this fun outfit, (quite possibly be one of my favorites to date from the Motivate series). Tonic really knocked it out of the park with their Holiday Lifestyle collection. Not only are the Balance Leggings like “wow” flattering but they are super comfortable and stylish. I plan on wearing these with just about everything, I am wearing them right now. Paired with the new Tonic Brea Sweatshirt (available in 2 colors see below) this sweatshirt feels super soft on the body, runs true to size, and is going to be one of my go to’s for the rest of the winter. I love the flattering neckline and soft color options. I wanted to show you how versatile both of these items could be to take you from a workout to tackle the rest of your day. I layered the Brea Sweatshirt and Balance Leggings with a nice fluffy vest, ankle booties and a black fedora.

I linked all the items I am wearing below for you except the Balance Legging which you can buy here. If you have any questions or want to share how you wear your Tonic please send me an email hello@champagnemacaroons.com. Also stay tuned as there could be a little gift giveaway with Tonic heading to the blog in December!!!

Enjoy!