Day 208 of 2025-Another Day Of No Events

 Hi Friends,

Woke up this Sunday to another “no events scheduled for today” email.
And just like yesterday, it brought a quiet kind of joy.

Two slow days in a row feels like a gift especially when I’ve been running on low energy. The jet lag hasn’t fully worn off, but rest like this helps.

I spent the morning making breakfast for myself and for the kids, sipping coffee without checking the clock, and letting the day unfold on its own. No rush, no pressure.

I’m realizing how much I need this kind of time not just once in a while, but regularly. Time that isn’t filled, but full. Full of small things that actually matter.

Here’s to slow Sundays and empty calendars. May we protect more of them.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 207 of 2025-No Events Weekend

 Hi Friends,

This morning, I got an email that said, “You have no events scheduled for today.”
It made me feel so happy and honestly, relieved.

I love weekends like this. No plans, no obligations. Just space to rest, reset, and recover especially after jet lag that’s really worn me out. Sunday looks the same, and I’m grateful for that.

Waking up today knowing I didn’t have to be anywhere felt like a small win. All I had to do was grab some groceries and cook for my kids two things I genuinely enjoy.

I know the rest of this year will call for more of these “no event” weekends time to recharge, protect my energy, and be present with myself and my family.

So here’s to a quiet weekend. I hope you get one too.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 206 of 2025- Recovery Weekend

 Hi Friends,

This is my recovery weekend.

After getting back from vacation, the jet lag hit hard. Between catching up on work, unpacking, and tackling home errands, it’s been a full and exhausting few days.

That said, the trip was amazing. I’m grateful for the time away and just as grateful to be home.

Recovery for me means resetting my sleep, eating better, and slowing down enough to actually enjoy being back.

Wishing you a restful weekend too.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 205 of 2025- Jet Lag Energy

 Hi Friends,

The feeling of jet lag is hitting really hard from this trip, but as I learn to manage it, I am also learning about how to manage my energy and time during this jet lag phase.

Instead of pushing through or trying to get everything done at once, I’m listening to my body. I’m giving myself permission to rest when needed, and focusing on small, important tasks when I have the energy. I'm learning to pace myself, plan ahead, and be more intentional with how I spend my time.

Jet lag is temporary, but these lessons in self-awareness and self-management are lasting. Sometimes the best way to move forward is taking care of yourself first.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 204 of 2025- Leaving Laptop Behind

 Hi Friends,

In my recent vacation reflection post, I talked about the value of taking time away. But today, I want to go a little deeper into that idea.

For years, I believed in taking time for myself and my family but my actions didn’t always reflect that belief. Every trip, I packed my work laptop. Just in case. I told myself I wouldn’t use it much. But it was always there, pulling my attention back to work.

This time, I made a different choice. I left the laptop behind.

And the vacation felt different. Better. More present.

The focus shifted—fully—to my family and what we wanted to do. We explored new places, tried new foods, and followed no schedule. There was consistency in how we approached each day with curiosity and openness. And there was discipline, too—not in doing more, but in doing less.

Discipline isn’t always about pushing harder. Sometimes, it’s about knowing when to pause.
Sometimes, rest is the work.

This trip reminded me that boundaries create freedom. Saying no to the laptop meant saying yes to deeper connection, better rest, and real joy. And now, I don’t just believe in taking time off I live it.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 203 of 2025- Back Home

 Hi Friends,

Just returned home from a much-needed vacation, feeling rested, recharged, and reconnected. Time away has a way of showing you what really matters. With distance, you gain perspective not just on your work or routines, but on yourself, the people you care about, and the kind of life you want to lead.

Each day brought its own small adventure: laughter that echoed down unfamiliar streets, the satisfying ache of long walks, conversations that lingered, and moments of quiet awe. I wouldn't change a thing. The experience unfolded exactly as it needed to, unscripted, and deeply fulfilling.

I come back with more than just memories. I return with clarity. Gratitude. A little sun on my face and a lot of calm in my mind.

Now it’s time to reset the clock, unpack both bags and thoughts, and ease back into my routine with fresh energy and a deeper sense of direction. Jet lag will pass. But what I’ve gained from this time away will stay with me.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 202 of 2025- Leading Myself, Loving Us

 Hi Friends,

This vacation feels like a gentle reminder that self-leadership doesn’t have to be a solo thing — it’s something I carry with me into family time, too.

Being away with the people I love most has shown me how much intention it takes to really be here not just physically, but fully. It’s so easy to drift into autopilot, even on vacation: rushing through the sights, feeling responsible for everyone’s fun, forgetting to pause and actually taste what’s in front of me.

But this time, I’m noticing the little moments — the ones that fill me up the most.
The slow breakfasts that turn into second cups of coffee, laughter echoing across the table.
The unplanned afternoons wandering local markets, sampling snacks.
The dinners that stretch on for hours, everyone leaning back in their chairs, one more bite.

Leading myself here means being present enough to enjoy what’s happening right now, instead of trying to make every moment perfect. It’s remembering that my needs matter, too that it’s okay to step away for a walk alone when I need a breath, and then come back to the group refreshed and ready for more connection.

It’s saying yes to another scoop of ice cream just because. It’s staying up late to watch the stars with the kids, even if we’re all tired the next morning. It’s giving myself permission to drop the expectations about how vacation “should” go, and trust that we’re doing it right just by being together.

I’m learning that self-leadership on vacation isn’t about controlling everything it’s about choosing how I show up: with more presence, more patience, more space for joy. It’s about noticing when I want to lean in closer and when I need a little room. It’s about savoring the food, the laughter, the memories we’re making all of it.

At the end of the day, these moments with my family are what I’ll carry home: the taste of a dish we all loved, the sound of our voices layered together, the feeling of being both true to myself and deeply connected to them.

This is why we go away not to lose ourselves, but to remember what matters most. And maybe, to find an even better way to lead ourselves and love each other, one memory at a time.

Peace

Monita