Day 261 of 2026- I Said No

 Hi Friends,

Leading yourself means recognizing that you are the author of your own story, with the unique ability to make the choices that shape your life's direction.

Recently, I experienced this. After a phone interview, I received a text message inviting me to the next round. On paper, this should have felt like progress, a step closer to a new opportunity. But something didn't sit right. The interview had left me with an uneasy feeling that I couldn't quite shake.

I spent time reflecting on that gut instinct. What was it trying to tell me? Sometimes the most important conversations we have are the ones we have with ourselves. After careful consideration, I made a decision that surprised even me: I declined to move forward.

This wasn't about being ungrateful or impulsive. It was about honoring what I knew to be true for myself in that moment.

Here's what I've learned: while it's valuable to consult with trusted friends and weigh the pros and cons of any decision, ultimately, you are the only one who can decide when, how, and in which direction to move forward. Others can offer perspectives, but they can't live your choices for you.

Sometimes the most courageous thing you can do is say no to what doesn't align with your path, creating space for what truly does.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 260 of 2025- Choosing

 Hi Friends,

After realizing that our time is the most valuable thing we can trade, the next step is remembering that we always have a choice in how we spend it.

We may not control every circumstance at work, roles shift, leaders change, companies restructure—but we still choose how we respond. We choose where to direct our energy, what values guide us, and whether we keep following a path that no longer serves us.

Even in the smallest decisions, saying yes to one project, saying no to another, carving out space for yourself, you are shaping your life. Those choices add up, and over time, they create the story you’ll tell about how you worked and how you lived.

Leading yourself is about making those choices consciously. It’s trusting yourself enough to decide what matters most and aligning your life with it. Because in the end, the company doesn’t define your story—you do.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 259 of 2025- Work Time

 Hi Friends,

In thinking about security, another truth becomes clear: every job is also a trade of time. We give hours of our lives in exchange for a paycheck, believing that exchange will provide safety, comfort, or stability.

Some days that trade feels worth it, and other days it feels costly. The question we rarely ask is—how much of our time are we willing to sell, and for what return? If the return is only money, the trade can feel empty. But if the work also brings purpose, growth, or joy, the exchange becomes more valuable.

Spending time with yourself helps you see if the trade you’re making is the one you actually want. Leading yourself means choosing intentionally deciding not just how much time you’ll give away, but what kind of life you’ll create with the time you keep. Because time is the most expensive currency you’ll ever spend and when you lead yourself, you make sure it’s invested wisely.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 258 of 2025-The Illusion Of Security

 Hi Friends,

Yesterday I wrote about how someone I knew gave 35 years to a company and was let go with only three days’ notice. It reminded me how fragile the idea of “job security” really is.

We spend so much of our lives working because we believe it gives us stability. But in reality, that security can disappear overnight. A company can restructure, a role can become irrelevant, or leadership can change and suddenly everything feels uncertain.

That doesn’t mean work is meaningless. It means we shouldn’t confuse it with identity or security. True security comes from within our skills, our relationships, and our resilience.

The more time we spend with ourselves, the more we discover what truly matters. When you lead yourself first, external shifts don’t shake you as deeply. You begin to trust that no matter what changes, you’ll know how to stand, adapt, and move forward.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 257 of 2025- Disposable

 Hi Friends,

So, I found out that someone I know at my job was terminated. She had been with the company for 35 years. That’s a long time and she was only given three days’ notice.

It’s sad to think that after dedicating so much of her professional life to one place, she was let go just like that. But that is life, it can change at any given moment. I’ve always heard, and I’ve come to believe, that everyone is replaceable on the job. It doesn’t matter how much time, effort, or service you’ve given to a company. The truth is, any one of us can be replaced at any time.

So why not relax a little? Why not follow your heart, lead yourself, and truly go after what you want?

Think about it. You may be working 10–12 hours a day, and before you know it, those days turn into years and one day, you’ll look back and realize it’s been 35 years. If you’re giving so much of your time, make sure what you’re doing brings you joy.

At the end of the day, jobs will come and go, but the time and energy you give can never be returned. So spend it wisely, doing work, and living a life that actually matters to you.

Have a great weekend!

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 256 of 2025- End Of Week, Higher Bar

 Hi Friends,

The end of the week isn’t a time to coast, it’s a test. Did I raise the bar higher than where I started on Monday? Or did I let it slip back into comfort and routine?

Leadership means I don’t settle for just “getting through” the week. My moral responsibility is to finish stronger than I began. That means holding myself to the same high standard on Friday evening that I set on Monday morning.

The bar doesn’t drop because the weekend is near. If anything, it climbs higher. Because every week is another chance to prove, to myself, that I’m leading, not following.

Reflective Question: Where does your bar stand at the end of this week—and what will you do to raise it even higher next week?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 255 of 2025-No Excuses

 Hi Friends,

Moral responsibility doesn’t wait for a “better time.” It starts today. Right now. Every excuse I make lowers the bar, and every action I take—no matter how small—raises it.

The truth is, nobody else can do this work for me. Nobody else can set my standard or walk my path. That weight belongs to me, and so does the reward.

So today, I strip away the excuses. I do the work. I raise the bar. And in doing so, I lead myself where I need to go.

Reflective Question: What excuse do you need to let go of today so you can raise your bar?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita