Something was different this morning when I started my day. 
Maybe it was not feeling excruciating pain when I stepped down on my left foot.
Maybe it was the clothes I put on.
Maybe it was the game plan I had for the day ahead.
Maybe it was all of these things.
I am sure they all played a part in it.
My foot, while not 100% is at least tolerable. That certainly helps.
My clothes have been an issue for a while. The pants I have been wearing fit perfectly when I was at my optimal weight,which is not where I am at this moment. My shirts have felt snug and that has made me feel uncomfortable. 
I have covered up the love handles with sweaters and sweatshirts for months now.
As I left for my morning run, I saw the results of the work I had started this weekend and knew that with a little effort,I could complete a major part of my yard work today.
As I said, all of this helped lift my spirits and shape my outlook on things.
Having had some time as I drove this morning to reflect on all of this, I realized that it was all about my attitude towards these challenges.
When I noticed that the pain in my foot was manageable, I immediately popped some Advil which I know will help.
I then went and found a pair of slacks that I knew would fit more comfortably than the jeans I had been wearing.
I had purchased a couple of loose fitting shirts as well that I knew would pair well with the slacks in my closet.
I am starting a new cycle tomorrow to shed some of the extra baggage I have added over the last few months. A properly fitting wardrobe will go a long way towards assisting me bridge the gap between where I am today and getting back into those skinnier jeans.
Completing phase one of cleaning up the yard will also be a huge boost towards inspiring me to move on to the next phase of yard work,which in turn will lead to the next and then the next and ....well you get the picture.
It's all about choosing my attitude and setting myself up for success.
The pain in my foot has made me uncomfortable for weeks. The ill fitting clothes have not served me well either. They have also made me feel uncomfortable which I am sure has carried over to my attitude.
Today, decked out in a new well fitting shirt and slacks, I found myself feeling better about myself which I know shines out to others.
Armed and bolstered with this positive attitude, it was easy for me to see a clear path to finishing my deck project. Finishing a project is always gratifying!
As I said at the top of this.....something is different today. 
That something is my attitude!