Happy end of May! Time has surely gone by fast. Take sometime to reflect for the month end. What did you get checked of on your goal list and what do you need to pay attention to for next month?
Take sometime to also give thanks for things and experiences that happened this month. At the end of the day or month in this case, this time will not return so take note of how things went this month.
Have a great evening!
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
Today is Memorial day to honor and remember all those who serve our country. A heartful thanks to all of you.
Take the time today to talk about Memorial day with your little ones. If you are off today, take the time to relax, enjoy and put your feet up.
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
Its a long weekend here so if you also have Monday off, may your Sunday extra special. A lot of times we are running around getting ready for Monday but for those of us who have Monday off, use today to relax and enjoy the day.
Stay with your loved ones and keep them close. Make today a family day and perhaps go to the pool, movies or a nice brunch. Enjoy your Sunday!
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
If you had a really long and tiring night like I have, take it super easy today. Pay attention to how you feel and take a afternoon nap.
Hug your kids close.
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
The news about the Texas school shootings have really got me down so I am not going to wish a happy Friday since it is not so happy. Its very sad and for those of us with kid, I know you really feel it in your heart.
Tonight, hold your loved ones close and just be with them. Give them all the hugs and kisses. Keep them close.
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
As summer comes close, it is always nice to be able to leave work early and enjoy the extra daylight. Try to think about how you can start to wind things down especially starting Thursday so you can enjoy and relax on Friday afternoons or even take sometime off.
Take off early today if you can and enjoy the daylight. Go for a walk or exercise outdoors. Enjoy the next few warm months and make the most of it.
Plan to wrap the most important things on Thursdays so you can be mostly stress free on Fridays.
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
Here is a quote from Anselm Kiefer:
"Ruins, for me, are the beginning. With the debris, you can construct new ideas".
Ruins are the beginning and everything you go through becomes something. Its all on how you choose to see it. You can rise from the ruins and reconstruct yourself.
Think about and reflect on the quote.
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
Take a break for lunch today and just relax or go for a walk. We tend to work through lunch and its not good for us. Take a real break and go eat some wholesome food. Take some deep breaths and let go of your morning.
Make it a priority to relax during your lunch time and walk away from your computer. Sit and put your feet up. Read a good book or catch up on the day's news but stop working for just the 1/2 hour or the hour.
You deserve a break!!
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
To start the week with the right mindset, its always a good idea to set some intentions. I also like thinking about positive affirmations.
What are your intentions this week? Try to list them and place them where you can see them everyday. It is always a good idea to look at them more than just once a day.
My intentions are to take care of myself and exercise every day this week, to be patient and kind towards others, to not let others steal my peace of mind.
List a few of your own either for the week or everyday.
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
I have learned to make Sundays my fun and prep day. Every Sunday, I try to find something fun to do, especially now that the weather is warmer and I also find something to prepare for the week ahead.
Today, for fun we went out shopping with the kids to buy them new clothes and for prep, I mentally made a list of dinners and school lunches for the kids. I also most of my groceries done in the morning and to mentally prepare myself, I went for yoga.
Its always nice when you can think about what am I going to do for fun and what am I going to do for the week or day ahead. If you make it all about your errands and work, then you forget that having fun is the most important thing you can do for yourself and loved ones.
The challenge is to always do something fun in the midst of the workweek that is not work related. Try to fit that in this week and notice if you feel any different.
For me, this was a really fun, productive and joyful day!
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
One of the best things about the weekend is that you can take a nap. You need to make time to take a nap but it is possible.
I took a 2.5 hours of nap and when I woke up, I felt tired, a little groggy but it was so worth it. I am feeling a lot more refreshed and ready to meet my friends for dinner.
Take a little time to lie down and just let you whole body relax. If you can nap, that would be even better.
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
Happy Friday! You made it through the week. Give yourself a pat on the back and write down all the things that you are grateful for.
You've worked hard all week so this evening and over the weekend, put your feet up and enjoy. Try to maximize the weekend by just relaxing. Yes, its been long and probably hard so now is the time to really put your feet up. How about ordering in or have someone do something special for you?
Enjoy and completely relax. No stress, no worries.
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
If the risk is fully aligned with your purpose and mission, then its worth considering". -Peter Diamandis
Its a great quote to keep in mind if you are trying to make a decision on something. Yes, it is still scary but its worth it if it leads you to your mission and goals.
What would the alternative be? That's another way to think about it.
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
Its mid week. Today I did something completely different for lunch. I was craving for some spicy Korean food so decided to take a break from work and go out. The weather was gorgeous so I went to a really good place near by and had some spicy Korean seafood soup.
Its helps to break out of your routine every now and then. If you are used to eating at your desk, try to step away and go to a restaurant to eat or try something new for lunch.
It does break up the routine and for me, I felt a lot more refreshed when I got home. So your task for this week or next is to break up your lunch routine and do something different. Note how you feel.
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
Megan Markle said " At the end of the day, you are enough exactly as you are".
Its a great quote on loving yourself. If you have had a rough day remember that you are enough. Don't beat yourself up or pay attention to those who are not on your side.
Keep reminding yourself that you are enough and feel the encouragement that follows.
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
Here we are, the start of another week. Take sometime to review and reflect on what you have going on this week. How can you prepare for this week? Are there tasks that you can delegate or get help with.
A lot of times, I do feel that we want to try to do everything since we are the ones that have always done it. It helps to get the help that you need so you are not carrying such a heavy weight.
Try writing some positive affirmations to get you through the week as well. For me, it is "Be flexible, be open and don't take things so seriously".
Wish you a great week!
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
We are half way thorough the month. Take the time to reflect all that you have done this month. Is there anything that is still on your to do list and can you find the time to do it. Write down your goals and figure out what you need to achieve them.
Month month reflection is a great way to take a pause and figure out how you would like to end the month and how is the month going so far. Its also a good time to be grateful for all that you have in yourself.
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
Take some time to reflect on what you need for yourself to relax this Saturday. You've worked hard all weekend and did not give up. You deserve to take care of yourself.
Figure out what you need to relax and take really good care of yourself. Take the time for yourself. Take a few minutes to yourself, close your eyes and ask what do I need today. Just allow your body to relax.
Enjoy the weekend friends!
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
Yay we made it to Friday. Here is a great quote:
"That's the very reason they put rubbers on the end of pencils....because people make mistakes".-Phoebe Waller-Bridge
I made a mistake with picking my current employer over a year ago and now I realize that you have to learn and move on. Its another do-over for me but I know that my next job may not be that great or even worse, but I am better skilled now. You forgive and move forward.
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
I came across this great quote from Rania Al-Abdullah:
"We are stronger when we listen, and smarter when we share".
Its always good to share and be connected. It gives you strength and you feel supported as do others.
Have a great evening!
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
Although spring officially began in March, its finally starting to really feel like spring. I came across this beautiful poem:
credit: Wishafriend.com
Today is a picture perfect day weather wise. Its so beautiful with plenty of sun and clear skies. I feel like spring is finally here. There were quite a few days where the days were still chilly for this time of the year and it did not feel like spring.
If its really nice where you are, go out and get some fresh air. There aren't too many picture perfect days so make sure you really make the most of it when it is here.
I am for sure going out for a walk later and really looking forward to enjoying the weather. Take in some fresh out and just breathe out all the stress.
Enjoy this day!
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
Good Monday Morning Friends! Its a brand new week and this week will not be the same as any other week. Today will not be the same as any other day and today, this month, day and year will not return.
Yes, what's over is over and now what we have is today. Focus on the day ahead and do your best. Its a choice to always do your best and sometimes that's hard on difficult days where you are so stressed and overwhelmed.
But remember how you would like to end the day and week so plan accordingly. Don't ignore the hard stuff and try to keep moving forward.
Keep bringing your attention to today and just be in it. Do your best and give yourself a pat on the back.
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
To my lovely, beautiful mom, Happy mother's day! I am so thankful for my mother and all that she is done. She is the glue in our family and has given us so much. I love you mom and no words can express the gratitude that I feel in my heart.
And to all the mom's, aunts, grandma's wishing you a very Happy Mothers' Day!!
As Adriana Trigiani said: "Motherhood changes everything."
Being a mom myself, I know how much it has changed me. I am blessed to be a mom and am so grateful to my two beautiful children. Love you both so much!
Enjoy this day! Hope you get to relax.
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
Its been raining non stop where I am for the last 2 days and will continue today. Its also a bit chilly for this time of the year, but its also a great day just to be indoors, relaxing and reading a book.
On a rainy day where you just don't feel like doing anything, give yourself the time to just sit still and be. Wrap yourself with a blanket and a good warm drink and just give your body the rest it needs. That's what I do on a rainy day, get a really good rest.
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
Yes, you made it through another week! Well done.
James Dean once said "The gratification comes in the doing, not in the results".
The week is done so not let it go. Don't worry about the results, you got through the week. Now enjoy the weekend.
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
Good Thursday morning! Some of us are really early risers. I know I am one for sure. I love the mornings to myself, just sitting in peace with my coffee and my thoughts.
I also noticed that sometimes when my mind starts the day which is the moment I wake up, it really does sometimes go down the path of all the negatives things that are happening. I have started to bring more awareness to it and am now working on training my mind to think of all the positive things and to relax.
The mind needs to be trained. What and how you think when you wake up impacts the rest of your day. If you wake up and feel tensed with all the things that you have to do, then you will end up being more tensed and your body will react to that tension.
So the first step is always an awareness. Know what you are thinking. Then ask yourself if what you are feeling is really real in this moment. When I am having my coffee, there is no real tension so I need to bring myself to the present and realize that at this moment, I should not be feeling tensed.
Its when we think ahead of all the days responsibilities at work or home that causes the tension. You need to train yourself to being your attention back to the present moment. Yes, you do need to tackle the day, but at this moment of having your coffee, you are just suppose to enjoy your coffee.
The tasks will get done, work is not going anywhere and you will get to it. Train your mind in the mornings to just be present with yourself and whatever else you are doing. When you need to start working, then tackle those responsibilities. Ask yourself, do I need to think about my work when I am having my morning tea or coffee. The answer for me is always a no.
So enjoy your mornings and fill your mind with just the present moment.
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
You made it through mid week! Hope the week is going well.
My kids school is having teachers appreciation week this week. Take sometime to thank not just teachers but anyone in your life. If you are at the grocery store, take the time to say to the cashier or thank you or even have a great day.
A lot of times we go through our hectic weeks just running around and don't have time to give thanks. Lets remember to always give thanks and to smile. It makes your day go better.
Have a great Wednesday!
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
RZA said "If you follow the natural intentions, you get the most success out of life".
Stay curious and true to your own heart and nature. That way you will get the success that you want. Don't follow what other people think but follow your own heart.
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
Today is the start of the week and the official workweek for May, how exciting!! There may be many things going on now but think about all the exciting things that may happen this month.
Keeping a positive mindset helps with starting the week and month. Write down a few affirmations that will help you get through the week.
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
It's May, 5 months into the year. Take sometime to reflect on how you would like this month to go. Think about your goals, what's working, what is not serving you and what you do you need to let go of. Really spend sometime to plan for your month.
Think about what you would like to write about at the end of the month and work backwards. Most importantly plan out the month so you make self care a priority and make sure to be gentle with yourself.
Have a great May!
Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!
Peace
Monita
