Day 31 of 2022- Last day of January

 The first month of the year is already over! Take time to be grateful for all that you have done this month. Give thanks for all that you have and all that you are becoming. Its not easy to start the new year, stick to resolutions and deal with the day to day.

Take a moment and give yourself a pat on the back. The month may have been hard, but you got through it. You keep putting one foot in front of the other and keep on doing that. Stand tall with your head up.

Take a moment to reflect on all that you achieved this month. What went well? What did you accomplish? What are you most proud of? What are some of the lessons learned?

Taking some to just reflect helps to set up for the next month. So take your time and say bye to January 2022.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 30 of 2022-Prepare for the week

 Sunday is the day for preparing for the upcoming week. Do what you can but most importantly make time to really recharge if you have had a busy weekend.

Remember that you are enough and worth it.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Day 29 of 2022- Saturday Quote

 I came across an article that quoted Gandhi saying:

"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you you were to live forever".

Live and learn friends. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 28 of 2022- If Its Fridays

 You made it through another week! Congratulate yourself for making it through another week. You worked hard, did your best and kept going. Well done my friend. Now keep on keeping on. 

Rest this weekend and take some deep breathes.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 27 of 2022- Thursday Motivation

 Here is a great quote from Havelock Ellis:

"The Promised Land always lies on the other side of a wilderness".

Work for what you want and don't give up.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 26 of 2022-Be gentle

 What do you do when you feel so frustrated with work or anything else? Be gentle with yourself. I am so frustrated with my work but when I found myself talking negatively, I stopped right away. 

Recognizing what's going on is the first step. I know that I am frustrated with the way my manager was handling things. There is not much that I can do given the situation and her personality. Remember the serenity prayer and just take a deep breathe.

Yes, we all have those days and for me its been going on for sometime. Being gentle with myself and talking to myself in a loving way is just what I need. When things seem out of control, we need the internal control. 

So I have been exercising, sleeping well and just taking lots of deep breathes. One step forward and step at a time. That's all we can do. Being gentle and loving kindness goes to ourselves first. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 25 of 2022- Quote

 Here is a great quote from Alva Myrdal:

"It is not worthy of a human being to give up".

That pretty much says it all!

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 24 of 2022- Monday mindset

 Part of setting up the week includes not only getting yourself prepared on Sunday with the things that you can control or do but also getting your mindset ready. 

I have been posting Monday strength words and that is the same thing. Here is a mindset quote to kick off the start of the week:

"You master Monday! You start winning the day! You start winning the week! Then the month! Then the year!"- Eric Thomas

Start slow, but start to master and win the day. You've got this!

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 23 of 2022- Sunday Prep

 Just a reminder to prepare, as much as, you can so that you can get ready for the week ahead. At least you can do the things that you can control. 

For me its figuring out the meals and my workout schedule. As for work, there is always so much that just comes up everyday so I really stop trying to prepare and think about it on a Sunday. I find my time and energy better used to prepare for myself and my family. 

What can you do to prepare for the week?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 22 of 2022-Busy Saturday

 Ah the first 22nd of 2022! So what are the plans for this weekend? I am tied up all day so when its a busy Saturday like today, I always try to take a few minutes during the day to allow myself to recharge and that is what I am doing right now. 

When you find yourself running around non stop during the weekend, make it a point to recharge and relax even if it is just a few minutes at a time. 

Enjoy the weekend!

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 21 of 2022-Friday Quote

 Bruce Lee said: "Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts, it is glorious even to fail".

It reminds of trying and failing is better then not trying at all. Aim high and just go for it. 

It is all about the steps and the choices you make and even if you don't get to where you want, at least you tried. That is glorious in and of itself.

Don't forget to give thanks and have a great weekend!

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 20 of 2022-Pre Friday

 There seems to be so much excitement around pre Friday at my office. I get it but its usually a bigger deal then it needs to be and I don't get that piece. We have chats, everyone wishing each other and then they do it again on Friday. But no one says yay to Monday!!!

Not sure where I am going with this but it just amazes me. So here we are on Thursday morning with a full days of work still ahead. There does not seem a moment to slow down but I find time in between work to do that. 

So no matter what day of the week it is, find moments to slow down and take deep breathes. I have a reminder on my watch to get mindful and present and its a great way to remember. 

Have a great rest of the day!

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 19 of 2022-Hump Day

 Since its Wednesday and for some hump day, here is a great quote from Christopher Morley:

"There is only one success...to be able to spend your life in your own way".

To me that is my definition of success. I love it. What is your definition of success?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 18 of 2022-Short week?

 Good Morning! Its a short week for me but not for all of you. It was definitely nice to get a 3 day weekend to recharge and relax. 

So regardless of what you have going on this week, don't forget to write your strength works or affirmations. Here are some to get you started:

• I will focus on the things that I can control
• People are who they are and I can choose my response and attitude when dealing with them
• I have power over myself and mind
• I am not going to waist my precious time focusing on things and people that are not aligned with my goals and support me
• It is another week and this week will pass to

Have a great week you all!

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 17 of 2022- Martin Luther King Day

 Its been 58 years since Martin Luther's King Jr.'s famous "I have a dream" speech. I hope you use today to remember and to be of service. Don't forget to talk to your kids about Dr. Martin Luther King, what he stood for, the impact he had and to honor his life. 

Here are some MLK's quotes that have inspired me:

“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle.”

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

“There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must take it because his conscience tells him it is right.”

“We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies.”

“Rarely do we find men who willingly engage in hard, solid thinking. There is an almost universal quest for easy answers and half-baked solutions. Nothing pains some people more than having to think.”

“A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus.”

“We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.”

Remember and not forget. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 16 of 2022-Another snow storm

 Winter is of to a really cold and snowy start here for where I am. I mean its really cold. It is even more important to take care of myself during the winter months since I do get the winter blues.

So what does take care look like for me. Well, its in all areas of my life like getting eating well, getting 8 hours of sleep, going to the gym, maintaining my friendships and just getting time for myself.

Now you may be experiencing better weather and hopefully warmer weather but its all the more reason to still take care of yourself. What does that look like for you?

Hope you are enjoying your Sunday and getting some time to relax.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita 

Day 15 of 2022- Saturday quote

 I came across this quote today and it really made me reflect. Here it is:

"The difficult is what takes a little time; the impossible is what takes a little longer".Fridtjof Nansen

Reflect on that for sometime and when something seems difficult or impossible, remember this quote.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 14 of 2022- Happy Friday

 Here is your Friday's motivation:

"Don't plan it all. Let life surprise you a little". -Julia Alvarez

You really can't control everything in your life so just let the experiences happen.

Enjoy your weekend friends. We are expecting another snow storm this weekend and it is a 3 day weekend for us. Time to sit by the fire and relax with a hot cup of chocolate.

You went through another week filled with meetings, dealing with people and a lot of other stuff. Give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done. 

Don't forget to give thanks and take some deep breathes.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 13 of 2022-Pre Friday

 Happy almost Friday friends! We are almost through another week. 

Here is a great quote from Vicki Baum:

"There are shortcuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them".

Just dance, there is no need to wait for anyone. Dance by yourself and keep moving!

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 12 of 2022- Let it go

 Today was a day where I was just about to say a lot of things to my manager but held back and I am so glad that I did. 

It was one of those meetings, you know where she just kept going on and on about something and was very negative about the situation. I tried to intervene and show her some of the ways to turn things about but I realized that she was way deep on the negative spectrum. So I let it go. 

I let her say what she wanted to say and then when she paused, I took a deep breathe said one thing and was done with the call. Sometimes, you just need to let it go when you know its not going to change. There was nothing that I could have said or done that was going to change her mind, so I let it go and it gave me my own peace of mind. 

Friends, notice yourself and give yourself that peace of mind. Don't try and change where you know that change is not possible. Its the more they try, the more they stay the same (referring to people I work with).

So its not worth it for me and I just let it go. I finished my cup of tea and am going to relax now for the rest of the afternoon. 

When you need to protect your peace, let it go. Do it for you.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 11 of 2022-Have a good night

 Rest, relax and give your thanks. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 10 of 2022-Happy Monday

 Good Morning! Here are some strength words to help you get a kick start to the week:

• I will do my best 

• Smile every time you get a chance

• Write 3 things that you are grateful for

• Know that you can and you will

• Keep showing up for yourself

Write down some positive affirmations for yourself. Read it every day. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 9 of 2022- Prep

 Good Sunday evening! Remember to try and prepare for the week ahead as much as you can. Yes, its not something you want to think about but preparing will at least give you an idea on how to start the week.

Some things that I prepare on are meals, looking ahead at the schedule of my kids and thinking about my own exercise days. Even though these seem small, it makes a huge difference for the week ahead. 

Don't forget to have a relaxed evening for the upcoming week.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 8 of 2022-Saturday morning

 Good Morning (or afternoon/evening) depending on where you are. I wish I could sleep in but its so hard when the body is used to a certain rhythm of waking up early. 

Hope you have some fun plans today and also plans to chill and relax. Its nice to find that balance on weekends where you can make time for yourself. 

How did the first week of January go for those that have set resolutions? The first week is the hard but its sticking to the resolutions that is is even more challenging. Well, I am rooting for you and hope that you are able to stick to it. You've got this.

Remember to be gentle with yourself . 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 7 of 2022- Happy Friday

 Happy first Friday of the work week. Give yourself a pat on the back for getting through the first work week of January. You got through your emails, answered calls, probably worked some long hours and had to deal with a lot. Not easy but you got through it and worked hard.

Now relax and enjoy the weekend. Here is a quote from Thích Nhất Hạnh:

"We can smile and relax. Everything we want is right here in the present moment."

Try to remember to pause and be connected to the moment. Just look up at the sky or look around nature. Don't forget to smile and relax.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 6 of 2022-Almost through the first week

 We are almost to Friday. Just wanted to remind you to slow down your busy mind. We have been so busy so plan for the nothing weekend. Meaning, just time to give yourself some space, take some deep breathes, walk in nature, play and spend time with family. 

We all need a break and now that we are almost through the first week of January, slow your mind down this weekend and chill. 

Remember, you are worthy, loved and enough.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 5 of 2022- First Hump day of January

 Happy Wednesday! Its hump day. We are half way through the first work week. Yes, it can be hard but you can do hard things. 

Anthony T. Hincks quoted:

"Wednesdays will always bring smiles for the second half of the week".

Remember to smile friends. You have done it before and this week is no different. 

Have a great day and remember you are enough.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 4 of 2022- Another snow day

 Not sure about the weather where you are, but there is another snow day here for me on the easy coast. The weather has been so cold, but its January so it is expected. 

What else has been going on? Work is really starting to pick up pace and its going to get pretty busy. Its certainly very frustrating but there is not much that one can do other than to my optimism. I feel that this is going to be a good year overall though.

One of the things that I am still contemplating is if I will be able to continue writing everyday. I am not sure that I will or if I would go to writing every other day or 2-3 times a week. Not sure what that would look like yet. 

What are you hoping for this year for yourself? Did you set new years resolutions? I did not set any and intend not to set any for the year. The resolution is to have no resolution and just go with the flow. 

So maybe, if I feel like writing everyday, I will and if not, I won't. A lot of times, the best decision is to make no decision. Hmm something to think about right. 

Well, got to get back to work but friends, have a fabulous Tuesday!!

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 3 of 2022-Snow day here

 Happy Monday! Yes it is going to be hard getting back to work but you've got this. Its the first snow day here on the east coast and kids are off from school. There is something so serene about the snow. It just looks so beautiful and I love seeing it indoors. I do not like being out and cold but I do enjoy watching it snow indoors. 

I am back to work and it has not been too bad, but that's probably because I worked through the holidays. Hope you all had a great holiday. We are back to the grind but you've got this!

So here are some Monday motivation quotes for you:

Today sets the tone for the week and your week. See yourself being strong getting through the week and you will get through it.

See it as a good day and it may end up being a good day and a good week.

Be grateful for everything that you have.

Hang in there and for those of you who have a snow day, enjoy it!! 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 2 of 2022- Getting ready for the workweek

Its the end of the holidays and many of us are returning to work tomorrow. Use the day to relax and prepare. It is always so hard to start the week especially after the holidays but you can do this. Take deep breathes and know that while the start of the week will be hard, you will get through this. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 1 of 2022- Happy New Year

 Wishing you all a very Happy New Year!! May all your wishes come true, may there be peace in your lives and joy. May you realize you are so worth it and may you never give up on your dreams. Take the lessons learned from year and use it to turnaround this year. Remember you are loved and you are enough. 

Here are some quotes that I love:

"We spend January 1st walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives...not looking for flaws, but for potential.” — Ellen Goodman

“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day.” — Edith Lovejoy Pierce

“In the new year, never forget to thank your past years because they enabled you to reach today! Without the stairs of the past, you cannot arrive at the future!” — Mehmet Murat Ildan

“How we handle what’s ahead of us will be determined by what we learned from everything that’s behind us. For if we learned nothing, what’s behind us will be the exact same thing that’s in front of us.” — Craig D. Lounsbrough

“For a change, don't add new things in your life as a New Year's resolution. Instead, do more of what's already working for you and stop doing things that are time-waste.” — Salil Jha

“What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year.” — Vern McLellan

“One resolution I have made, and try always to keep, is this: To rise above the little things.” — John Burroughs

Friends, enjoy this first day of 2022. Relax and think about what you would like to do for the year or who you would like to be for 2022. Focus more on self care and potential.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita