Day 31 of 2023- Happy Last Day of January

 The final day of January. It has gone by so fast. Give thanks and a pat on your back for getting through this month. It may have been hard but you did get through it. 

Reflect on how the month ended. What are some of the key takeaways for the month. What did you enjoy the most and what did you just disliked and why. We always learn lessons as we go therefore use this time to write down key lessons learned. 

Most importantly be gentle with yourself. Look in the mirror and thank yourself for waking up in the morning and getting through the day. Give thanks to yourself. 

Write all the things that you are thankful for. Really look at the month and note any feelings that come up and then ready to move forward to a brand new month. 

Happy end of January friends!

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 30 of 2023- Give Thanks

 Hope you all had a great Monday. The last Monday of January. Times really does go by so fast. Take a little time to list all the things that you are grateful for. I always like to do this daily but I too forget a lot of times. So here is a reminder for us. 

As you end the day, give thanks for the day. It could be as simple as just getting through the day and you certainly did. 

Have a great evening and get some rest.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 29 of 2023-Gloomy Sunday

 Its a rainy Sunday here and while its nice to be home and relaxing it also makes me not want to do anything else. 

Sunday is primarily reserved for rest and I love to just be able to sit and catch up on my reading but lately that has been hard. On a day like today, I am somewhat more motivated but the weather is just making me feel like not wanting to do anything. You know its all okay!

If you are having one of those Sundays, give yourself permission to just relax and not push yourself.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 28 of 2023-Saturday must do

 Do you have any Saturday habits that just helps start the weekend of right? Mine is to have a relaxing cup of coffee before anyone wakes up. 

For me, like many of you, the weekdays are pretty hectic and I usually rush through my cup of coffee. I like to take the time to sit and just not rush through it and most importantly to really enjoy my cup of coffee. 

On Saturdays, that is the one habit that really sets my weekend off to the right start. I love my relaxing coffee. What about you? What is the one thing that you must do on a Saturday to start the day of right or the one thing that you can think of starting that will start the weekend of right. Make it a habit and really stick to it. It makes a huge difference on your weekend.

Happy Saturday!

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 27 of 2023- Happy Friday!

 You made it through the end of the week. Take sometime to relax and give yourself a pat on the back for getting through the week.

No matter what happened through the week, remember that it is done and now do what you need to do to enjoy the weekend and to put the week behind you. Its the last Friday of January and you did a great job these last few weeks. Enjoy the weekend and now you can look forward to February.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 26 of 2023- Quote

 "One has to shut off that nagging part of the mind and go on without it with bravo and philosophy."-Sylvia Plath

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 25 of 2023-Try to be patient

 A lot of times there are people that you deal with on a daily basis at home or at work that really test your patience. I know at work, I deal with really difficult people and they are constantly testing my patience. 

I have learned that this year, I really do want to practice more patience. I know that everyone is stressed out and have their own problems so I try to be patient. I am not good at it and know that I need to get better. I try to remember to be patient as hard as it maybe in the moment. But try your best.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 24 of 2023-Do you know this

Thought it might be good to learn some new words. The word for today is Annus mirabilis: 

Annus mirabilis means “a remarkable or notable year.”

Not a common phrase but I hope that 2023 does make it one of the best years for you!

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 23 of 2023-Nature Quote

 "Everything in nature invites us constantly to be what we are."- Gretel Ehrlich

Nature is so natural and real. We need to learn to be constantly true to our natural self. Everyday ask yourself if you are being true to who you are.

If you are living in an area where the weather is nice, take the nature walks daily if you can. Even if it is cold, step outside and see nature. Even a few minutes makes a difference. Learn from nature and be like nature. What does that look like for you or mean to you?

I hope that you are having a great Monday!

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 22 of 2023-Ah I love Sundays

 I always like to wake up early on Sunday's and just relax and have my cup of coffee. There is something about waking up early on the weekends and just enjoying the time to yourself. 

Try to keep the morning time to yourself and if you are able to wake up early, then do that. Relax and have your morning cup of tea or coffee. Take a few deep breathes and just be. Enjoy your Sunday!

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 21 of 2023-To listen

 One of the things we can all learn is to try to listen more to each other and to learn. If you are meeting with friends or family this weekend just try listening a little more. We all like to interject with our opinions and advice but you learn so much from just listening. 

I for one have made it my job to listen a lot more. I would like to stay quieter and to just listen. There are so many things that you can learn from the other person and about the person. So maybe its just for today, sit and listen and reflect on what you learn.

If you are just hanging out with yourself, then spend sometime with your heart and listen to it. What is it saying to you? Take the time to reflect and write down your thoughts and enjoy the weekend!

Rest, relax and rejuvenate.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 20 of 2023-Chill tonight

 Friday is the day to just chill and do nothing. During the winter months, take the time to use one weekend day to just chill, I mean really just chill and don't do anything. 

Enjoy your chilled weekend.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 19 of 2023-Find time to play

 Sometimes we forget that we were kids. How can you fit in play during the week? It can be game night, a sports game or taking time to walk.

Find something that you can do to take your mind off things and stress that can run really high during the week. Finding the time to play will help ease your weekday tensions. Go have fun!

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 18 of 2023-Happy Hump day

 Dalai Lama once said "Our prime purpose in this life is to help others."

Try to figure out ways to be helpful to others. It can be such a life lifting experience to help others out. We need to first though help ourselves and then be able to help others. 

How can you help others this years? Think about small ways to make that impact. I think every small act to just help someone or even a hello and a simple conversation can be helpful. Look for the small to help others and then when you are able to or if you are ready now, help in bigger impactful ways. 

Try to make that a mission for 2023.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 17 of 2023-Its so cold

Its so cold here in the east coast and I find my body aching and wanting to feel the warmth. I am not a fan of winter and feel like if it is going to feel this cold, then it should just snow but it is not snowing either. 

I try to do everything to stay warm but if you are like me and just don't enjoy the cold weather, I keep thinking that spring will come soon and it will. 

Having the mindset that winter will not last forever helps with my mindset. I know this is a good time to inwards and to do what I need to do to prepare for spring.

Use this time to do work inwards and to prepare for the next 3 seasons before the next winter. What does that look like for you? Take time to reflect on your needs and goals and go one step at a time.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita 

Day 16 of 2023-Hello Monday

"So. Monday. We meet again. We will never be friends — but maybe we can move past our mutual enmity toward a more-positive partnership." – Julio Alexi Genao

For some of us, today is a holiday. If you do have the say off, enjoy it and spend the time in service and with family. 

For those that need to work, and find Monday's to be hard, try to find a more positive mindset to help set the tone so you can have a better partnership with Monday. It may be hard but think about another week to fulfill your goals and do the things that you need to do. 

Have a great Monday!

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 15 of 2023- Mid Month Reflection

 Take sometime today to write down how the first 2 weeks of the month are going. List all the things that you are grateful for in this exercise. 

Taking a few minutes to reflect on the 2 weeks can allow you to make adjustments as needed to see where you would like to end the month. 

Take things daily and live in moment. The 2 weeks reflection allows you to take a step back and to also reflect on how you have been feeling. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 14 of 2023-Weekend Motivation

 "Your path is at your feet whether you realize it or not,"-Agnes Martin

A great quote to trust your intuition. You know what you need to do so believe in yourself and know that your path is right in front of you. Stick to your goals and resolutions and don't give it. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 13 of 2023-Happy Friday everyone

 Happy Friday! You made it through the second work week. Give yourself a pat on the back. Its also Friday the 13th so take it easy today. 

List a few things that you are grateful for this week. Hope you take the time to get a much needed rest. Fully use the weekends to get more of me time rather than overdoing. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 12 of 2023-Thursday's quote

 "The struggle, like life itself, should be joyful".-Miriam Miranda

Maybe you are struggling with your goals and that would be normal. A lot of us find it hard to stick to our goals but don't let the struggle let you down. Try to find joy in the pain. You will get to your goals. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 11 of 2023-How is it going this mid week

 Hello Friends! So how is it going? How are things going for you all this mid week? I can tell you that its been a pretty rough start to the week for me and has not stopped. 

Its been really frustrating and seems like the work has been non stop and just getting worst. But I do check in with myself to see how I really feel. 

Take a step back and just ask yourself, Self how are you doing? Write it down or just express it either to yourself or someone you know. A lot of times there is nothing we can do about it but to just keep going even if it is frustrating and since you really can't control much, just control on how you want to react to the situation. So really know how you are doing.

So today's exercise, check in with you.

Have a great evening.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 10 of 2023-Quote for your Tuesday

 "You will either step forward into growth, or you will step backward into safety"-Abraham Maslow

As you move through this first month of the year, think about moving towards growth. Yes, it can hard as you work towards your goals and especially if you have weight loss goals but keep in mind that you can move forward and that is the only way. 

Don't give up!

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 9 of 2023-Monday Motivation

  “This is your Monday morning reminder that you can handle whatever this week throws at you.” —Unknown

Hopefully things will feel a little easier on this second week of January. I hope that you are back into the flow of things with work and home. Remember you can handle anything that comes your way one step at a time. 

Have a great day and week!

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 8 of 2023-Dont give up yet

 Happy Sunday! A lot of us have new year's resolutions and focus on loosing weight and getting healthier. Since this is the first week of January, check in with yourself and see how you are doing? Reflect on your goals but go easy on yourself. 

It is a little to early to see any changes yet and I am sure the first week was hard. Its hard to wake up, go to the gym and keep yourself motivated but don't give up. The first few weeks are the hardest and its usually after the first few week that you want to give up but don't. 

Stick through with your goals. Find the support you need to keep going to the gym even if it means getting a coach or a trainer. It will be hard and may feel hard for sometime but then it will get to a point where it won't be as hard. 

Be proud of yourself of getting through the first week of your goals. You've got it! Find the strength to stick with it.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 7 of 2023-First Saturday of 2023

 "I'm an idealist. I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way"-Carl Sandburg

You are well on your way on this January 2023. You may not know yet what is left to unfold for the year but all of us are part of it. We are all part of the whole world and we are all on our way.

Enjoy your weekend and really take it easy.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 6 of 2023- Happy Friday

 You made it through the first week. High five yourself and give yourself a big hug! It was tough but you did it. Now give your thanks and take a deep breathe. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 5 of 2023- Thursday Quote

 "The best way out is always through".-Robert Frost

That's right my friends. You will get through this first work week of January and month and year. Hang in there and have a great evening.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 4 of 2023-Take it slow and easy

 First week of the year so make your motto slow and easy. No need to rush and stress especially with work. You may feel like jumping in and rushing through everything but don't get stressed out the first week itself. 

Slow and easy does it my friends! Maybe make that your motto for the year.

Have a great evening or morning depending on where you are.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 3 of 2023-Back to the grind

 How was your first day back to the grind? A lot of you maybe feeling overwhelmed with being back, catching up on emails, getting kids to school, getting dinner and other stuff ready and on time. 

Tonight before you go to bed, take a moment to write down some things that you are grateful for and thank yourself for getting through the day. It must not have been easy but you did get through it and don't forget to have a restful night.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 2 of 2023-First Monday of the New Year

Most of you hopefully have the day off today given that new years fell on a Sunday. If you do, hopefully you are getting ready for the week ahead, relaxing or just getting back from your holiday travels.

No matter what you are doing, take the time to sit and set your intention for the day tomorrow. It will be the first day back from the holiday so go easy on yourself and be patient and kind towards others. Its so hard to return to work from the holidays so easy does it. 

Try not to stress for the week ahead and remember to take some deep breaths. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita 

Day 1 of 2023-Happy New Year

 "I want to make a New Year's prayer, not a resolution. I'm praying for courage".- Susan Sontag

Wishing you all a great new year and a prayer to have the courage, vulnerability and strength to face the unknown. 

None of us know that lies ahead for this year so just do your best as you did last year. You made it through last year and that was not easy. Have faith that no matter what comes up this year, you will make it. One step forward and then another and another. I believe in you and hope that you believe in yourself to.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita