Day 164 of 2026- Something To Think About This Friday

 Hi Friends,

“I would rather have 30 minutes of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special.”— Robert Harling

Yesterday, I wrote about turnover, patterns, and what it means when several people leave an organization within a short period of time.

Today, this quote made me think about the choices people make when something no longer feels right.

Most of us want stability and certainty. We want to know that the next step will work out before we take it. But sometimes staying in a role, relationship, or environment simply because it is familiar can slowly take more from us than we realize.

My decision to move to another internal position was not about chasing something perfect. It was about recognizing that the role I was in was not the right fit and being willing to choose a different direction.

“Wonderful” does not have to mean exciting or dramatic. Sometimes it simply means feeling aligned, valued, challenged, or more like yourself.

A long time in the wrong place does not automatically make it meaningful. And a shorter experience can still teach us something important about what we want, what we value, and what we are no longer willing to accept.

Something to think about this Friday:

Are you staying because something is meaningful, or simply because it feels safer than making a change?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 163 of 2026- People Leaving

 Hi Friends,

Isn’t it alarming when two senior people, one junior person, and one manager all leave within less than eight months? What would you think if that happened in your organization?

That recently happened in mine. I am actually one of the people moving to an internal position in less than a year. My reason for leaving is simple: the role was not the right fit for me, and it was not what I thought it would be.

But when several people leave in a short period of time, it does make you pause.

Sometimes turnover is just timing. People grow and move and find better alignment elsewhere.

But sometimes, turnover is also information. It can reveal gaps in communication, leadership, expectations, culture, or decision-making.

For me, this experience has been a reminder that people do not only leave jobs. Sometimes they leave confusion, misalignment and leave environments where the decisions being made no longer make sense to them.

And when that happens repeatedly, it may be worth asking a deeper question:

Is this a people problem, or is this a pattern?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 162 of 2026- Indecision

 Hi Friends,

Today at work, I watched leaders struggle to make a decision even though the information was already there. The data had been gathered, the options were clear, and the decision had been sitting for almost a month.

I understand the need to be informed. Good decisions should be thoughtful, and leaders should not move forward blindly. But there is a point where needing more information becomes hiding behind information.

Indecision has a cost. It slows people down, creates confusion, and leaves teams waiting for direction. At some point, leadership requires more than analysis.

A delayed decision is still a decision. And sometimes, waiting too long does more damage than making the imperfect choice.

Have you witnessed that at work? What are your thoughts?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 161 of 2026- Taking It Slow

 Hi Friends,

Yesterday, I wrote about taking Monday slowly. Not dragging the day out, but easing into it with intention. Catching up on the small things that did not get done over the weekend. Giving yourself a little space before jumping straight into work mode. 

But maybe that idea does not have to end on Monday. If work allows, maybe some of that slower momentum can carry into the rest of the week. Not every day has to begin with urgency. Not every task needs to be rushed. Sometimes moving with a little more patience helps us think more clearly, make better decisions, and feel less pulled in every direction. Slow does not mean unproductive. Sometimes slow is what keeps us steady enough to keep going.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 160 of 2026- Go Slow

 Hi Friends,

Monday's here, and before you jump straight into work mode, give yourself permission to ease in. If you didn't finish your personal stuff over the weekend, that's okay. Spend an hour yes, actually an hour catching up on emails, doing laundry, hitting the grocery store, or tackling whatever's been bugging you. Your brain will work way better once you actually sit down to work.

Working from home? Take advantage of it. Grab your coffee, chill for a bit, and ease into the day. Heading to the office? Use your commute. Get that coffee, sit in your car for a few extra minutes, and take some deep breaths before walking in. You're not being lazy, you're being smart. Start your week right, and the rest will follow.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 159 of 2026- Go Out By Yourself

 Hi Friends,

Sometimes we wait for others to invite us to go out to eat or do something fun. How about you take yourself out to eat? It may seem weird, and you might be thinking, "What if people look at me strangely?" But honestly, some of the best outings you can have are truly with yourself. You don't have to worry about where to go, you go where you want. You take as much time as you need. You can chill in your comfy clothes and not worry about dressing up. You can just be you and enjoy the company of you.

Plus, let's be real: nobody's watching. And even if they were, they're probably too focused on their own meals to judge you. Solo dining is having a moment, and you deserve to be the main character of your own story. So this weekend, treat yourself like the amazing human you are. Your future self will thank you, and you might just discover a new favorite restaurant in the process.

Now go forth and enjoy your own company. You're better at it than you think.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 158 of 2026- Summer Plans

 Hi Friends,

Yesterday, I wrote about planning for the summer season ahead.

As schools close and schedules begin to shift, summer can easily become something we move through without much thought. Vacations, family time, rest, solo time, projects, routines, and open weekends can all blend together quickly.

Here are a few questions to help you get started:

What do I want this summer to feel like?

What do I want more of?

What do I want less of?

Where do I need rest?

Who do I want to spend intentional time with?

What would make this summer feel meaningful, not just busy?

Planning does not mean every day needs to be scheduled. It simply means pausing long enough to decide what matters before the season passes by.

Summer will come either way. The question is whether you want to drift through it or move through it with intention.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita