Monique's Articles


My articles page is dedicated to exploring the practices and insights that will help you find real, sustainable happiness.

Enter In our journey towards happiness and connection, an often overlooked aspect is our ability to genuinely celebrate the successes and joys of others. While many of us are adept

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In the art of living well, the simple act of giving thanks holds transformative power. Gratitude, more than a fleeting feeling of thankfulness, is a profound practice that can reshape

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Contrary to the common belief that happiness is a distant goal, achievable only through significant changes in our external circumstances, true happiness often resides in the familiar and immediate aspects

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In the face of demanding tasks, the story we tell ourselves can shape not just our performance but our enjoyment. Shifting focus from the difficulties to the enjoyable aspects—the 'fun

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Life is unpredictable. We make decisions every day without knowing exactly what will happen next. When faced with big choices like taking a new job or moving to a new

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In a world brimming with endless tasks and possibilities, feeling overwhelmed seems inevitable. A student recently shared their feelings of being submerged under daunting responsibilities, a sentiment many of us

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This week, let's explore how our inner thoughts or "self-talk" shape the way we see and experience the world. We often take what happens around us and change it in

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​Every individual sees the world through a unique lens, shaped by countless factors such as personal experiences, emotions, upbringing, cultural beliefs, and personal narratives. Just as tinted glasses colour your

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Instead of pushing your emotions away, if you can notice them and understand them without any rush to judge or react to them, you will find that you are starting

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Our minds are often compared to restless monkeys in Eastern traditions, always on the move from one thought to another, much like monkeys leaping from tree to tree. This constant mental chatter,

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