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My blog is all about helping you understand your brain so you can create a life that feels amazing. Through insights from neuroscience, mindset shifts, and practical strategies, I’ll help you break through limiting beliefs, boost your well-being, and live with more confidence and clarity. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, build better habits, or just feel more aligned with who you truly are, you'll find tools here to support you on your journey.

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When was the last time you truly let loose and had fun—not for a goal, not to check something off a list, but simply for the joy of it? In our fast-paced world, many of us have forgotten how to play. Responsibilities pile up, schedules get packed, and the idea of having fun often takes […]

July 13, 2025

joy

Reclaiming Joy: How to Rediscover Play and Fun in a Busy Life

Have you ever found yourself with a rare free day—no meetings, no errands, no must-dos—and then… total blank? You sit there scrolling or pacing, wondering, What do I even want to do with this time? That feeling, of having space but zero clue what actually excites you, is more common than you think. Maybe you […]

July 12, 2025

Coaching, improving your life

Uncovering Your Passion: Steps to Find What Truly Lights You Up

Why Boundaries Create Space for What Matters I used to confuse being kind with being endlessly available. I’d say yes when I was already stretched thin, agree to things I didn’t want to do, and then spend hours stewing in frustration—at them, but mostly at myself. Learning to say no didn’t come from some huge […]

July 11, 2025

boundaries, relationships

The Science of Saying No

Reclaiming Your Worth in a World Full of Noise We weren’t born measuring ourselves against everyone around us. But somewhere along the way—between gold stars, social media scrolls, and quiet cultural cues, we started keeping score. We got stuck in the comparison trap. (Want to know more about how harmful this is? Click here.) It’s […]

July 10, 2025

improving your life

Escaping the Comparison Trap:

Have you ever set a big goal—like exercising daily, eating healthier, or meditating—but found it hard to actually stick with it? You’re not alone. Changing habits is tough because it often feels like you have to overhaul your entire routine overnight. But what if the key to lasting change isn’t about massive effort, but about […]

July 9, 2025

habits, improving your life

Habit Stacking: The Simple Secret to Building Lasting Change

Ever felt totally overwhelmed by the idea of making big changes? Like you want to improve your health, your relationships, or your daily habits—but the whole thing feels so huge you don’t even know where to start? I get it. The good news is, transformation doesn’t have to come from giant leaps. It actually starts […]

July 8, 2025

improving your life

How Small Shifts Can Transform Your Life

We all carry stories—quiet beliefs we picked up somewhere along the way.“I’m too much.”“I’m not enough.”“I missed my chance.” They often sound like truth because we’ve repeated them so many times, or because someone else (a parent, a teacher, a faith tradition) said them first. But most of the time, they’re not truth—they’re just patterns. […]

July 7, 2025

mindset

How to Rewrite the Stories Holding You Back

For a long time, I wrestled with a question that felt impossible to answer: Who am I without the rules? Without the roles I was taught to play? Without the expectations that shaped every part of my identity? Growing up, I never had the space to ask this question or explore the answer. My identity […]

July 6, 2025

Faith Journey

Finding Power and Femininity in My Own Space

When was the last time you felt truly present? For many of us, it’s been a while. We get stuck in survival mode—going through the motions, checking off to-do lists, meeting deadlines, and putting out fires. While survival mode can help us power through tough times, it’s not meant to be a permanent state. Over […]

July 5, 2025

Nervous System

Stuck in Survival Mode? Here’s How to Start Thriving

Hi, I’m Monica. Life-purpose coach, podcast host, neuroscience-trained mindset guide—and currently a grad student earning my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a focus on trauma and crisis. But more than anything, I’m someone who knows what it feels like to live a life that looks fine on paper… but feels anything but fulfilling. […]

July 4, 2025

Coaching

Meet Monica: From Burnout to Purpose

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