You have what it takes to always find a way.

As the calendar flipped to 2025, I felt an overwhelming sense of excitement. I sat down with my journal, full of ambition and clarity, ready to set big, juicy goals for the year ahead. I was pumped, fired up, and sure that this would be MY year. Maybe you felt the same way?

But, as often happens when we commit to something big, life had other plans.

It wasn’t long before I found myself knocked down by a nasty virus that kept me in bed for an entire week. Just as I started to feel better and was gearing up to dive back into my goals, life threw me another curveball. I took a nasty fall down the stairs and injured my foot. The doctor said I needed to stay off it for several weeks. What?! But wait, there’s more—just when I was starting to recover, I managed to smash my finger so badly that my nail might fall off. 

I couldn't help but ask myself: what is going on here?

I know exactly what's going on. It's those familiar old patterns of resistance that show up whenever we're pushing ourselves to reach the next level. Sound familiar? We all face these moments—even me. And yes, I’ll admit it: part of me likely subconsciously manifested this series of unfortunate events. But the good news is, I get to own it and make a new choice.

Looking back on a similar situation, I realized that the last time I faced setbacks like this, I took my foot off the gas. I focused on taking care of myself, but I eventually lost all motivation. I found myself slipping into a rut, doing just enough to keep up with the demands of everyday life, and getting comfortable with the status quo. I got stuck in a pattern of “I’ll just do the minimum until I’m strong enough to get back to my goals.” 

Sound familiar? How many times have you set a big goal for yourself, only for “life” to get in the way and suddenly you’re off track, back in your old routines?

This time around, as I sat there icing my foot, I could’ve used that time to work on my business goals or teach my daughter a healthy recipe. Instead, I found myself binging Netflix and ordering pizza. I allowed myself to indulge in the circumstances, to take the easy route instead of shifting my mindset.

But here's the turning point: I recognized it early. I owned it. And I made the choice to shift. That doesn’t mean I wasn’t taking care of myself, but I realized I could still honor my goals while looking after my health. It wasn’t about choosing between the two—it was about getting creative and finding a way to make both work. 

Now, I want to share how I knew I could “simply shift” and why I believe you can do the same.

You’ve probably heard the saying, “How you do one thing is how you do everything.” But honestly, I don’t fully agree with that. I think we all have at least one area in life where we excel without letting circumstances get in the way. We don’t say, “I can’t”—we say, “I have to.” 

For example, if you’re a single parent battling the flu, you might still make sure your kid gets to school and has lunch packed. Or, if you’re someone with a job that demands your attention, you’ll get those emails answered, even when you're under the weather. There are moments when you just SHIFT and do what’s necessary because you’ve made it a non-negotiable.

We all have these non-negotiable moments—those areas where we push through, adapt, and make it happen, no matter how difficult the circumstances. 

So, ask yourself: What are your non-negotiables? What areas in your life do you show up for, no matter what? Write them down! Use these moments as evidence that, no matter what happens, you have the ability to get creative and make things work. You always have the choice to adjust and move towards success. 

I’d love to hear from you—what are the big (or small) goals you’re making into non-negotiables this year? When those goals are challenged by life's events, think back to how you are able to simply shift, adapt and push through in other areas and use that mindset to stay the course in achieving your goals. What shifts are you ready to make to stay on track?

Here's to the understanding that you've got this, and that the best is yet to come! Cheers to staying committed to your goals, no matter what life throws your way!