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Thoughtful musings on journaling, self-care, and the art of being you.


Journaling for Stress Relief: Finding Calm in Chaos
Discover how journaling can help you relieve stress and find inner calm. Learn simple journaling techniques and prompts to release worry, restore balance, and build resilience in everyday life.
Monique
Sep 213 min read


Growth Demands Change: How to Embrace Transformation with Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
Growth is one of the most beautiful—and at times, most uncomfortable—parts of life. We all want to evolve, to become better versions of ourselves, to chase after dreams and live with purpose. But here’s the truth we often resist: growth demands change. Change asks us to release old patterns, step into unfamiliar territory, and sometimes let go of what feels safe. It isn’t easy, but it’s necessary. Just as a seed must break open before it can become a flower, we, too, must all
Monique
Sep 112 min read


7 Calming Affirmations for When Anxiety Is Kicking Your Butt
Hey beautiful! Let's talk about anxiety (I sang that sentence in my Salt-n-Pepa voice from the "Let's Talk About Sex" song -- IYKYK!). ok, back to my thoughts....Anxiety. It shows up in so many ways - occasional stress that pops up, overwhelming feelings that come out of nowhere, or anxiety triggered by hormonal changes (hello, perimenopause!). However it shows up for you, it's real, and omg, it's exhausting. Maybe it's that 3am wake-up with your heart racing for no reason.
Monique
Apr 287 min read


Sunday Night Rituals: Reset, Recharge, and Realign for the Week Ahead
The quiet hum of Sunday night carries a certain magic—it’s a bridge between rest and action, offering a moment to hit the reset button before the chaos of Monday creeps in. But....most of us feel a wee sense of dread looking at the week ahead "where did the weekend go? It was Friday, I blinked my eyes and here comes Monday". We've all felt that feeling - Goodbye weekend, you were SO good to me! So, creating meaningful rituals can help bring a sense of balance...and snuff
Monique
Oct 13, 20243 min read

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