Day 334 of 2024- Happy Last Month Of The Year

 Hi Friends,

Happy December!
We made it to the final month of the year. December is special every time it arrives, but this one, December 2025 is one we will never see again. That alone makes me pause. How does it make you feel knowing this moment, these next 30 days, won’t come back?

As I look back on the year, I feel a deep sense of gratitude. This year stretched me, humbled me, surprised me. It wasn’t always easy, far from it, but it opened my eyes in ways I didn’t expect. And even though I’m ready for a fresh start and a clean calendar page, I’m also aware that there are still 30 days left. Thirty days isn’t a throwaway. It’s a window. It’s an invitation. And I want to walk through it intentionally.

For me, these last 30 days are about ending strong. The strongest month of the year. I have a few goals I want to meet real, challenging ones and I know they’re within reach. It will take effort, discipline, and honesty with myself, but I also know what I’m capable of. There’s something powerful about proving to yourself that you can finish well, even when you’re tired or tempted to coast.

As you step into these final 30 days, I want to ask you:
What does finishing strong look like for you?
When you reach December 30th and you look back, what do you hope makes you smile?

Ask yourself some harder questions too the ones we usually avoid:

• Is there a conversation you’ve been putting off because it feels uncomfortable or vulnerable?

• What truth have you been refusing to acknowledge, even though you know it’s been trying to get your attention?

• What habit or mindset do you need to let go of before the year ends so you don’t drag it into the new one?

• What would your December look like if you showed up every day with intention instead of autopilot?

• What would it look like to give yourself permission to end the year proud truly proud of how you carried yourself?

We can’t rewrite the past 11 months, but we absolutely can shape these next 30 days. And maybe that’s enough. Maybe that’s exactly what this December is offering us: a final chance to realign, reconnect, release, rebuild, or rest—whatever our lives are asking for.

So here’s to December.
Here’s to finishing strong.
Here’s to stepping into the new year already becoming the person we want to be.

You still have 30 days.
What will you do with them?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 333 of 2025- Last Day Of November

 Hi Friends,

It’s the last day of November. I have to say, the last few days felt great almost like “going off the clock.” With the long holiday weekend, schedules get pushed around. Wake-up times vary, eating times change, and there’s (hopefully) a lot more down time.

As we end this month, I’m feeling super grateful. As I think back on November, here are some questions that came up for me, and I hope you’ll use them to reflect as well:

• When were the moments I stayed grounded? In other words, with everything happening around me, how did I manage to stay true to myself?

• How did I make someone’s day better?

• Did I spend enough time with my loved ones?

• Did I take care of myself, like going to the gym or doing something that supports my well-being?

• Did I learn anything new about myself?

• What was my biggest challenge this month, and how did I face it?

I hope these questions help you reflect on the month. The goal is to look back, close things out with intention, and carry forward only what you truly need.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 332 of 2025-Its What You Do With It

 Hi Friends,

A small thought came to mind today. The words were simple but powerful: “It is what you do with it, Monita.” I was reflecting on a few things, letting my mind wander, and then that sentence rose to the surface with surprising clarity.

The more I sat with it, the more I realized how true it is for almost everything in life. Every experience we go through, every moment that lifts us up or challenges us, every relationship that grows or fades, and every choice we make, big or small. There is rarely a single right answer or one perfect path. Life is far more fluid than that. What really shapes us is how we choose to respond, how we interpret our experiences, and what meaning we decide to give them.

We often spend a lot of time wondering if we are doing things the correct way or if we are making the best decision. But when you think about it, the power has always been in how you decide to use what life hands you. You get to choose what you learn from a painful moment. You get to choose how deeply you appreciate a joyful one. You decide whether a difficult conversation becomes a wall or a bridge. You decide whether a challenge becomes a setback or a stepping stone.

This is what it truly means to be the Chief Self Officer of your own life. You guide yourself, you set the tone, you interpret the moments, and you lead with intention. Being your own CSO is not about perfection. It is about awareness. It is about reminding yourself that you are at the center of your choices, and you get to decide how your story moves forward.

So the next time something unexpected comes your way, pause and ask yourself what you want to do with it. Not what you should do or what you are supposed to do, but what aligns with who you are becoming. That small shift can change everything.

Because in the end, it really is what you do with it.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 331 of 2025- Day After Thanksgiving

 Hi Friends,

The day after Thanksgiving always feels a little quieter. The big meal is over, the rush has settled, and life starts easing back into its normal rhythm. But before everything speeds up again, take a moment to sit with what yesterday brought you.

Maybe it was laughter around a crowded table, or maybe it was something simpler, a peaceful moment, a warm conversation, or even the relief of getting through a tough day. Whatever it looked like, there was something in it worth noticing.

Today is a good day to reflect on the small things that often get overlooked: the people who check in, the routines that keep you grounded, the tiny victories that don’t always make the highlight reel. Gratitude isn’t meant to last just one day; it’s something we can carry with us, quietly, into the days that follow.

So as you move through today whether you’re resting, shopping, cleaning up, or just catching your breath hold onto one thing you’re thankful for. Let it soften your thoughts and guide your energy.

The holiday may be over, but the gratitude doesn’t have to be.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 330 of 2025- Thanksgiving

 Hi Friends,

Today is Thanksgiving, and I want to take a moment to simply give thanks. I’m not sure who is reading this or if anyone is but wherever you are and whatever you’re doing, thank you.

I see you. I may not know you personally, but I know you’re here, showing up for your life in whatever way you can. Thank you for trying, for caring, for growing, and for making it through the hard days as well as the good ones.

On a day centered around gratitude, I want to acknowledge you. Your presence matters, your effort matters, and you matter.

Thank you for being here.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 329 of 2025- The Day Before Thanksgiving

 Hi Friends,

The day before Thanksgiving can feel like a whirlwind. You might be rushing through last-minute shopping, prepping dishes, welcoming family, and juggling a dozen other tasks.

But in the middle of all that chaos, take a moment to pause. Notice the patterns around you, the people, the conversations, the thoughts that drift into your mind, and the things you truly want in your life. You might hear something that makes you reconsider how you’re living, or you might be drawn toward a person or conversation that sparks your curiosity.

Either way, use this moment to practice improving your relationships whether that means strengthening connections or setting healthy boundaries.

Enjoy this small break, breathe deeply, and let yourself be present.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 328 of 2025- The Tiny Moments

 Hi Friends,

Today was one of those nonstop days, emails, back-to-back meetings, and barely a moment to breathe. By the time the afternoon rolled around, I felt glued to my desk. But stepping outside for a short walk changed everything. It was simple, just a few quiet minutes with myself (and my furry little sidekick), but somehow it made the whole day feel lighter.

It reminded me that sometimes the smallest moments matter more than the busy hours that surround them. That short walk did more for my mind and mood than the entire morning of productivity.

As we wandered, my thoughts drifted back to the Christmas tree still waiting in its box at home, and how even before it’s set up the season is already beginning to shift the energy around me. Yesterday on my drive, I saw so many houses glowing with lights, Christmas trees already shining through windows. Everything feels like it’s slowly, gently transforming.

And maybe that’s the magic of this time of year. Not just the big celebrations ahead, but these little pauses the tiny breaths of joy, calm, and anticipation tucked into an ordinary Tuesday.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita