Imperfection with Intention

Today, I'm talking about how easy it is to get into a rut when you prioritize other people's expectations over your own and look for outside validation. (I'm raising my hand on this one!!) I'm also talking about the first two steps that I took to get out of the rut I felt myself fall into with my marriage, creativity, life... everything. Let's connect on Instagram I'm @MonicaChats the podcast is @NotANiceGirlPodcast This week's Show Notes monicafrederick.com/pulling-yourself-out-of-a-rut/

The goal of this episode is to help you not chalk tough topics up as "politics" and letting yourself off the hook for growth. This one is a bit different than normal episodes and was inspired by a recent conversation on a Facebook Group thread. We'll talk more in-depth about living as your higher self and how to make difficult decisions as her, how living through your core values is the key to finding yourself, and more! Check out today's journal prompts over on Instagram @NotANiceGirlPodcast

If you've tried vision boards, manifesting, gratitude journaling, affirmations or even new systems/routines and you feel like nothing is working, there's one reason why. Join me on the podcast as I talk about how it's not that you don't *believe* enough, but simply that you don't think of what you're trying to create as a fact. Check out the pod on Instagram @NotANiceGirlPodcast to grab the journal prompts that go along with today's episode! If you're ready to take what we talk about on the podcast and apply it permanently, then book a consultation call with me here.

In this episode, I'll discuss the two reasons that learning how to ask for help has been challenging and what action steps you can take to overcome them. LINKS This week's episode Show Notes With each episode published, additional free journal prompts will be added that takes you through the six steps and the episode topic. Grab the prompts on Instagram @NotANiceGirlPodcast. Work with Me

With a new year comes a few changes and this podcast is one of them! Welcome to the newest version of the podcast, NOT A NICE GIRL. In it, we're talking all about dropping labels and self-doubt that keeps you stuck and living authentically. In this episode, I'm chatting with you about how I used to pride myself on being a nice girl and what I sacrificed in order to do so. I'm also talking about what the word means and how it's been holding you back from living with kindness and dreaming big. LINKS: This week's shownotes Instagram (@MonicaChats) Book a free discovery call

Today, I'm talking about the ONLY New Years Resolution you need to set and keep for yourself: only doing things that are true to who you really are (not who you think you should be or what you're expected to be). Essentially, we're talking about how having "live authentically" is the only goal you need to set because it will help you take the necessary actions to improve your life in all the ways you truly want. LINKS: Today's Show Notes Core Value Journal Book a Free Call Instagram

You have a natural compass that guides you to make actions that help you grow, and to keep you from burnout. We all have it, except, a lot of us ignore it or try to bury it with binging tv (I'm guilty of that!), drinking excessively, overeating or emotional shopping. Today on the podcast, we're talking about how to interpret your emotions (no matter if they're positive or negative) and use them to better tune into what you need. LINKS MENTIONED: Today's Shownotes Consultation Call with me Instagram

When you think about reaching your goal, what is your motivation to get there? Is it the excitement from the future possibilities? Or is it fear of not making it? In this episode, we’re talking about the different types of motivation you can use to compel yourself to take action on your goals and how you're probably using Anti-Inspiration Motivation. Check out more resources that go along with the episode on today's shownotes. If you're ready to stop DIY-ing your better life and want to make an action plan and STICK to it, book a free call with me.

Are you buying yourself love or avoiding working on your relationship with yourself by binging TV, eating extra comfort food, shopping, or some other vice? If this sounds familiar, this episode of the Monica Chats podcast is for you! Links Mentioned: TODAY'S SHOWNOTES BOOK A FREE CALL CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM

Today, we’re talking about scale moments and how they are EVERYTHING when it comes to changing your life. Excuse the audio on this, as it is VERY off the cuff. Links mentioned: Instagram: https://Instagram.com/MonicaChats — Book a call: https://monicafrederick.com/book

If you hate your job, then it's probably affecting every area of your life, right? Today on the podcast, we're talking about what you need to know when you hate your job, and what you can do NOW to help you create happiness and change the way you feel. Check out today's shownotes at MonicaFrederick.com/ep68 Ready to finally figure out what’s stopping you from living the life you love? Schedule a free 1-on-1 video call with me. We’ll define what you *truly* want, pinpoint what’s getting in your way, and map out a simple step by step plan for you to get it. Just head to MonicaFrederick.com/Book and pick a time that works for you! Recommended Resources to help you take this work deeper How to Define Your Core Values -- Episode 32 of the Monica Chats podcast Core Values Journal How to Stop Being Miserable in Your Day Job -- Episode 49 of the Monica Chats podcast The 5 Steps to Figure Out Your Passion and Find Fulfilling Work guide How to Start Living Your Purpose TODAY -- Episode 62 of the Monica Chats podcast Trying to find meaningful work? Look for this instead -- Episode 39 of the Monica Chats podcast.

If you're putting a ton of pressure on yourself to find your life's purpose and start living it RIGHT NOW, then this episode is for you. There are a few major differences between your life purpose and goals, and knowing the difference will help you stop putting that pressure on yourself. LINKS MENTIONED This week's show notes Core Values Journal How to Create a Vision for Your Life

I used to always judge myself when I was feeling bad emotions. I'd tell myself to "stop being so angry" .. sensitive.. anxious, etc. But it NEVER helped. There's a few reasons why this was, and I'm going over them in today's podcast! When you stop labeling your emotions as "good" or "bad" then you'll learn how to deal with negative emotions in a way that keeps you from wasting time trying to avoid "bad" ones. Dive into this week's episode to see how. And if you want to revisit what we talk about this week, make sure to check out the detailed shownotes at Monicafrederick.com/ep66

When I first started thinking about improving the quality of my life, I tried to make my husband just as excited about personal development as I was. I'd beg him to listen to the same inspiring podcasts and books that I was into and hoped he would push me along on my self-improvement journey when I felt my motivation drag. But after a while of that NOT working, I figured out it was because I was really pushing him to do all this because I didn't believe in myself enough to push me along. So, we're talking about that and more in today's podcast episode. In this episode you’ll hear: Why hoping your partner will be your accountability buddy isn't going to work. What to do if you're scared of out-growing your partner or you're scared they'll want to leave you. Questions you NEED to ask yourself about to get deeper into your personal development journey. Check out the detailed show notes for this week’s episode at MonicaFrederick.com/ep65 If you've decided that your self-improvement is worth the effort and investment of your time and you want to radically improve the way you see your career and your life, then I want to invite you to work with me one-on-one. We'd work together for six months to get you from feeling powerless and unfulfilled in your job and life and get to the real heart of what's actually in your way. By working together, you'll have a fool-proof strategy for making the life you daydream about to happen. Schedule a free strategy call with me to see how to make it happen for yourself. Did you know we have a free Facebook Accountability Group? Head to The Action Takers Lounge on Facebook to join us!

Have you ever had an awesome idea, but you didn't tell anyone about it or take action because you were afraid of failing? You're not alone. I've been there too, but I'm changing my relationship with failure every day.  This didn't happen for me overnight. It took me years to figure this out on my own, and it's still something I work on consistently. But it's not just me, the bulk of the time I spend with my coaching clients is spent dismantling the fear of failure and redefining it. Since it is such a significant roadblock for many women I work with, I wanted to make an episode dedicated to it. After you dive into this episode, you'll know how to turn any failure into fuel so that you can bounce back quickly and not stay stuck in disappointment! If you're using it as fuel, then your fear of failure will start to evaporate. Hell, you may even start to think about failure and mistakes as a good thing. Check out the detailed show notes for this week’s episode at MonicaFrederick.com/ep64 Ready to finally figure out what’s stopping you from living the life you love? Schedule a free 1-on-1 video call with me. We’ll define what you *truly* want, pinpoint what’s getting in your way, and map out a simple step by step plan for you to get it. Just head to MonicaFrederick.com/Book and pick a time that works for you! Did you know we have a free Facebook Accountability Group? Head to The Action Takers Lounge on Facebook to join us!

Tune into this week's episode of the podcast where Life and Yoga coach Rachel Friedman where we talked about the lies we tell ourselves our abilities and lives. Check out Rachel's info at MonicaFrederick.com/tuesday-talks

If you're the type who feels like she should be satisfied settling for a nice life with a nice job and with a nice partner, but a little part of you cringes when you say that, this is for you. This episode will help you stop feeling lost because you'll learn how to define and connect to your higher self and tap into her when you need it. This is how you can start to design your days and life instead of living them by default. Check out the detailed show notes for this week’s episode at MonicaFrederick.com/ep63 Ready to finally figure out what’s stopping you from living the life you love? Schedule a free 1-on-1 video call with me. We’ll define what you *truly* want, pinpoint what’s getting in your way, and map out a simple step by step plan for you to get it. Just head to MonicaFrederick.com/Book and pick a time that works for you! Did you know we have a free Facebook Accountability Group? Head to The Action Takers Lounge on Facebook to join us!

Join me as I welcome Business Mindset Coach, Sue Maisano onto the podcast. We chat about the four levels of awareness, what taking responsibility for your emotions and reactions look like, and how to not let your circumstances stop you. Check out her info and links mentioned on the Tuesday Talks page.

Let’s talk about a really sucky emotion: insignificance. You probably hear yourself talking about how there's no point in even trying to work on what's fulfilling. Maybe it's because of a lack of time or other circumstances, but I promise it's something deeper than that, which we'll get into today on the podcast. This episode will help you feel valuable and confident in yourself because you'll see how to start living your purpose TODAY, even if you're feeling insignificant. In this episode you’ll hear: How to get out of the “Why Bother?” mentality. Why avoiding feeling unfulfilled isn’t working. The person you should turn to to tell you what to do today that’s in alignment with your purpose. Check out the detailed show notes for this week’s episode at MonicaFrederick.com/ep62 Ready to finally figure out what’s stopping you from living the life you love? Schedule a free 1-on-1 call with me. We’ll talk about where you’re playing it safe, and how to tap into daily courage to come up with a strategy for the glass-ceiling-breaking life you want to live. Head to MonicaFrederick.com/book and pick a time that works for you! Did you know we have a Facebook Accountability Group? Head to The Action Takers Lounge on to join us!

Join me on the podcast today for another Tuesday Talks episode featuring Kristen Reed. She is a National Board Certified Holistic Nurse and Health Coach and the brains behind Nursing Your Way to Wellness. In the episode, we talk about making self-care something that works for you. Social media may have made it look like all face rollers and bubble baths, but Kristen gives you permission to make it mean something even as simple as clearing out your desk drawer. Self Care is more about IG worthy moments, but the act of actually taking care of yourself and your needs, so that you can live the life you want. I am thrilled to have her on the show! LINKS MENTIONED: Kristen's website Kristen on IG Kristen on Facebook Kristen on LinkedIn

This quick bonus episode is a Facebook LIVE I did earlier this week inside of the Action Takers Facebook Group! If you haven't joined us over in the group, feel free to do so here. July 2nd is the official halfway point of 2020. Do you know what I love about halfway points? It's a way to reflect on the last half, evaluate, retweak your plan, and come into the second half stronger and better than ever. 2020 has thrown a TON of curveballs at all of us, and it's going to be REAL easy to lose yourself in all the things you can't control. But I'm challenging you today to look back on the past few months with objectivity and take this as an opportunity to re-motivate yourself on the goals you set. ...As another to realign yourself with the person, you want to be. So, in this Facebook Live, I'm sharing with you the 3 questions I use to evaluate where I am and keep focused on where I'm going. ➡︎ Leaving out all the self-doubt and judgments.

If the way you feel about yourself fluctuates as much as the stock market does, this episode is for you. Today we’ll talk about how your self-respect doesn’t need to come up or down when the account balance in your bank account does. In this episode you’ll hear: How to tell if you’re putting your self worth in the Lowest Common Denominator. No matter the size of your bank account, it doesn’t have to mean anything about you. How to focus on building your self worth with something that’s more valuable than money. Why the goal isn’t chasing money OR scoffing at it. Check out the detailed show notes for this week’s episode at MonicaFrederick.com/ep61 Ready to finally figure out what’s stopping you from living the life you love? Schedule a free 1-on-1 video call with me. We’ll define what you *truly* want, pinpoint what’s getting in your way, and map out a simple step by step plan for you to get it. Just head to MonicaFrederick.com/Book and pick a time that works for you! Did you know we have a free Facebook Accountability Group? Head to The Action Takers Lounge on Facebook to join us!

I used to think self-empowerment was just pretty inspirational quotes on Instagram, but other than that, totally out of my reach. It wasn’t until I started learning how to manage my mindset that I realized that self-empowerment could be a state of being. If there’s one thing that totally changed my life and showed me that I had what it takes to live a life of my design, it was learning how to step into self-empowerment whenever I want. Join me in this episode where I explain the 6 step process that I use for myself and my clients to build self-empowerment. Learn to use these same steps so you can start building your self-empowerment today. In this episode you’ll hear: How to let go of self-limiting beliefs that don’t serve you. How to actually BELIEVE all the affirmations you wish you could. How to take action from a mindset that will actually GET you to your desired result. Not enough free time to listen in? No prob! Check out the detailed show notes for this week’s episode at monicafrederick.com/ep60 Ready to finally figure out what’s stopping you from living the life you love? Schedule a free 1-on-1 video call with me. We’ll define what you *truly* want, pinpoint what’s getting in your way, and map out a simple step by step plan for you to get it. Just head to to this link and pick a time that works for you! Did you know we have a free Facebook Accountability Group? Head to The Action Takers Lounge on Facebook to join us!

If you've been anywhere on social media lately, you've probably seen fights erupt over topics like Black Lives Matter, Police Brutality and Racism. If it hasn't been clear before, then it's clear now: Racism exists. I know you're someone that wants to make a difference, and one of the most impactful ways we can start to eradicate racism is by having conversations with racist people. So we can do this in just about two ways: -A screaming match, or a calm conversation that gets them to question their beliefs. In this episode, we're going for option #2. In this episode, we're talking about how to get to the real root of why they believe what they do, what to do if voices get raised, and ideas to get them to start questioning themselves. Check out the show notes for more on this: MonicaFrederick.com/ep59

Last month, another Black person was killed because of police brutality sparking a lot of conversation around Anti-Racism, White Privilege, and systematic racism as a whole. If you are white like I am, or a Person of Color who is not Black, it's on us to call out racism when we see it and to have difficult conversations with people in and out of our own social circles about race. In this episode, I'm talking about how to do the thought work you need to do now before you have this conversation. There are lots of examples of how these conversations become volatile when emotions aren't worked though (just take a look at social media), and my hope with this episode is to help you call out someone when they're acting racist. Links Mentioned: Today's Shownotes White Right: Meeting the Enemy (you can also find this on Netflix)

If you find yourself always wishing you could change the decisions you made in the past and fear making mistakes in the future then you probably know the feeling: the "What if/Should" Whiplash. Today, I'm chatting about how this emotional time travel has NOT been helping you and how to look at both the past AND the future in a way that will actually help you live as your highest self. Check out today's show notes at MonicaFrederick.com/ep57 Ready to finally figure out what’s stopping you from living the life you love? Schedule a free 1-on-1 video call with me. We’ll define what you *truly* want, pinpoint what’s getting in your way, and map out a simple step by step plan for you to get it. Just head to bit.ly/MonicaChats and pick a time that works for you! Did you know we have a free Facebook Accountability Group? Head to The Action Takers Lounge on Facebook to join us!

Has looking for inspiration or motivation ever felt like wandering the desert looking for water? Yup, it happens to all of us at one point or another. But I don’t think it has to be like that. In this episode you’ll hear: What the inspiration desert is, and how to thrive in it instead of desperately trying to find motivation. The one person you should ask for advice from FIRST before you turn anywhere else. The three questions that will layout your step by step plan for your goals. Not enough free time to listen in? No prob! Check out the detailed show notes for this week’s episode at MonicaFrederick.com/ep56 Ready to finally figure out what’s stopping you from living the life you love? Schedule a free 1-on-1 video call with me. We’ll define what you *truly* want, pinpoint what’s getting in your way, and map out a simple step by step plan for you to get it. Just head to bit.ly/MonicaChats and pick a time that works for you! Did you know we have a free Facebook Accountability Group? Head to The Action Takers Lounge on Facebook to join us!

Are you struggling to stick to your goals while you're stuck at home? COVID-19 is affecting all of us in different ways, but if it's affecting you achieving your goals, then let's chat about it. In this episode you’ll hear: How it's not the virus that's keeping you stuck (even if it feels like it is). What questions you should ask yourself to find the real reason you're feeling stuck or unmotivated to bring your goals to life. Not enough free time to listen in? No prob! Check out the detailed show notes for this week’s episode at MonicaFrederick.com/ep55 Ready to finally figure out what’s stopping you from living the life you love? Schedule a free 1-on-1 video call with me. We’ll define what you *truly* want, pinpoint what’s getting in your way, and map out a simple step by step plan for you to get it. Just head to bit.ly/MonicaChats and pick a time that works for you! Did you know we have a free Facebook Accountability Group? Head to The Action Takers Lounge on Facebook to join us!

Let's chat about the questions you should NOT ask yourself if you’re trying to find your passion. If you’re in the midst of leaving your corporate job to find meaningful work or even trying to start a new passion project, then chances are you've seen the standard and unhelp list of journal prompts to “help” you uncover the real you. In this episode you’ll hear: The three most common unhelpful questions I see on Google and what questions you should ask yourself instead. How being neutral is the opposite of passion and how “No Bad Vibes” isn’t something you actually want to go after. How to ask yourself questions that fuel and propel you forward instead of focusing on the past or things outside of your control. Make sure to check out the free guide mentioned in the episode Not enough free time to listen in? No prob! Check out the detailed show notes for this week’s episode at MonicaFrederick.com/ep54 Ready to finally figure out what’s stopping you from living the life you love? Schedule a free 1-on-1 video call with me. We’ll define what you *truly* want, pinpoint what’s getting in your way, and map out a simple step by step plan for you to get it. Just head to bit.ly/MonicaChats and pick a time that works for you! Did you know we have a free Facebook Accountability Group? Head to The Action Takers Lounge on Facebook to join us!

I spent SO many years of my life letting the fact that I grew up in poverty be the reason why I didn’t go after what I REALLY wanted in life. I stayed small and stuck with a “reasonable” job and life because I was convinced that because of my lack of time, money, connections, and education, that I didn’t get to live a life on MY terms. If this sounds familiar to you and you want to stop letting your circumstances dictate your life, then this episode is for you! In this episode you’ll hear: What Radical Responsibility is. Why being afraid of disappointment is failing ahead of time. What to do if you’re stuck in the “F*ck It” mindset Check out the detailed show notes for this week’s episode at MonicaFrederick.com/ep53 Ready to finally figure out what’s stopping you from living the life you love? Schedule a free 1-on-1 video call with me. We’ll define what you *truly* want, pinpoint what’s getting in your way, and map out a simple step by step plan for you to get it. Just head to bit.ly/MonicaChats and pick a time that works for you! Did you know we have a free Facebook Accountability Group? Head to The Action Takers Lounge on Facebook to join us!

Since you’re probably social distancing at home, then you’ve got LOTS of time with being with your emotions… and your thoughts. If you don’t like being alone with your thoughts (or you just don’t like yourself) then it’s stemming from what’s happening inside your head. In this episode, I’ll show you how to change your thoughts about yourself with a concept I created called “BFF Thoughts”. Here's what you'll learn in this episode: The reason why you don't like being alone with your thoughts and if you don't like yourself, where that's coming from. What BFF thoughts and Frenemy thoughts are and how one of these is sabotaging you. How respecting the most important relationship you'll ever have is the KEY to getting the results you want in your life. Make sure to check out today's show notes over at MonicaFrederick.com/ep52 to for the blog post, links mentioned and the transcript. If you just listened in, I’d love to know what resonated with you the most! Let me know on IG @MonicaChats. Or, let me know in our free private Facebook group where you can share what you thought, ask for advice and be in a community. Want in? All you have to do head to the Action Takers Lounge and answer “What does living with intention mean to you?” to join! And if you're ready to take REAL action on improving your life right now and stop letting excuses and circumstances get in your way, then schedule a free virtual consultation with me. We'll talk about what you TRULY want, what's stopping you from getting it and the steps you need to take to overcome it.

If thoughts about scarcity and fear of money are dominating your thoughts then you NEED to listen to this episode with Karin Nelson. Especially with what's happening currently in our world with the Coronavirus, there's a lot of panic about money, stock markets falling and just not having enough in general. Here's a sneak peek at what you'll hear in this episode: How to start identifying your current money beliefs. How urgency is creating your money blocks. How to take action towards your money goals. How to take baby steps in creating new money beliefs and what "bridging thoughts" are and why you need them. For additional show notes, links mentioned and the transcript to today's episode, you can check them out on the show notes at MonicaFrederick.com/karin-nelson If you just listened in, I’d love to know what resonated with you the most! Let me know on IG @MonicaChats. Or, let me know in our free private Facebook group where you can share what you thought, ask for advice and be in a community. Want in? All you have to do head to the Action Takers Lounge and answer “What does living with intention mean to you?” to join!

Have you ever looked back on your day and wondered what happened? Like, you felt so busy and did SO many things, but all those tasks didn't add up? Or have you ever wondered why you've spent years working on a goal, wondering why you haven't made as much promise as you'd hope? Then this is the episode for you! Here's what you'll learn: The difference between short-term and long-term motivation How to recognize busy work and the limiting beliefs that cause you to get stuck in it. What the "instant-gratificationer" is and why you've got to overpower it and the only time management process you need. Check out this week's show notes at MonicaFrederick.com/ep51 Wanna work 1-on-1 with me? Let's chat! Did you know I have a free Facebook Accountability Group? Join the Action Takers Lounge today!

If you’ve been self-identifying as your job, what material goods you own, your status in the family or anything else that is outside of you, this episode is for you. Today on Monica Chats I’m going into the 4 ways to reinvent yourself. So if you’re ready to quit your career you’ve been pouring your blood, sweat, and tears into, but you don’t know who you’d be without it, this one’s for you. Or maybe you need your friends’ and families’ validation to feel good about yourself, then this episode is for you. In this episode you’ll hear: Why you GOT to let go of gauging your future by what you’ve accomplished in the past The one thing inside of you that you have to unearth if you want to uncover who you are at the core. How to take steps for self-discovery And what to do with all that new-found self-discovery and how to create goals based in who you reinvent yourself as (a.k.a. Who you TRULY are) LINKS MENTIONED: THIS WEEK'S SHOW NOTES Grab your free self-identity guide here. Podcast/blog about Core Values Get a personalized, tailored 1-on-1 coaching experience to help you get out of your own way. monicafrederick.com/coaching If you just listened in, I’d love to know what resonated with you the most! You can find me on IG @MonicaChats. Did you know that I have a free Facebook Accountability Group? Join the Action Takers Lounge here.

What's the *real* reason you don't have enough energy to work on your dream? This week, I'm talking about how to NOT be miserable in your day job. And you KNOW I'm talkin' about how not to let your feelings about your job affect the action you take on your dreams! What you'll hear in this episode: The difference between "High-Grade Questions" and "Low-Grade Questions" and why asking High-Grade Questions is essential to get out of a funk. The quote I use to get my a** back into gear if I'm feeling miserable for too long. and how to redirect your negative thoughts and self-talk into thoughts that help you. Not enough free time to listen in? No prob! Check out the show notes for this week’s episode at MonicaFrederick.com/ep49 If you just listened in, I’d love to know what resonated with you the most! You can find me on IG @MonicaChats.

Have you ever looked at some of your coworkers and wondered how they can seem so confident while wondering why you can't? Don't worry, friend, You don't need a special talent to build confidence at work! What you'll hear in this episode: How to change statements that begin in "I can't" into something empowering. Why Mistakes = Lessons NOT Failures The one voice hack to use TODAY to sound confident Check out this week's show notes for a deeper dive at MonicaFrederick.com/ep48 OTHER LINKS How to Sound Confident, Even When You're Nervous Join the free Facebook Accountability group, The Action Takers Lounge

You know that sinking feeling of disappointment when a goal falls through? Man, I know I do. It feels like your stomach drops through the floor, and a pile of bricks gets dumped on you. All-in-all, it ain't great. What's worse, though, is being stuck in the feeling that you won't be able to accomplish ANY goal. Or -- even worse -- having no clue what your next step is. I get it! So when a member of my Facebook group reached out and said this happened with her, I KNEW I wanted to address it. So I did! Wanna hint? -- You WILL move on past this setback! LINKS: This week's show notes: monicafrederick.com/dreams-get-crushed Join the free Action Takers Lounge Facebook accountability group!

Ever tried starting a gratitude journal, only to give up a week later? Yup. Me too. In this episode of Monica Chats, I'm talking about what you're probably doing wrong in your current gratitude journal and the two steps to make a gratitude journal that actually works. LINKS MENTIONED: Shownotes with research and FREE Gratitude Journal Template: https://monicafrederick.com/start-a-g... -- Want more tips about planning, action taking, self-discovery and finding fulfillment? Head on over to monicafrederick.com/blog Looking to hang out with other women bringing their goals to life and to be part of an accountability group? Join the free Action Takers Lounge Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/actio... Let's get social! Facebook: https://facebook.com/monicaschats Instagram: https://instagram.com/monicachats

USE THESE 9 STEPS TO PLAN FOR 2020 AND ACTUALLY ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOALS! // This is the audio from my very first YouTube video! It's the 9 steps to be able to plan the year that you'll actually STICK to! If you'd rather watch the video instead, you can do that here: https://monicafrederick.com/plan-2020/ HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE: 00:56: Step 1: Create Your Ultimate Vision 02:45: Step 2: Reflect on Your Previous Year 03:59: Step 3: Brainstorm Needle Moving Actions 04:55: Step 4: Declare Your Non-Negotiables 07:50: Step 5: Create a Road Map 10:00: Step 6: Craft Who You Need to Become to Get There 13:19: Step 7: Design Your Days 16:00: Step 8: Create a Plan to Overcome excuses 19:48: Step 9: Figure out How You'll Measure Your Efforts as you go through 2020 --- Grab the free "How to Plan Your Year" guide right here: https://monicafrederick.com/new-year-... There's a reason why New Year's resolutions are getting some bad press lately! They don't work for a lot of people. But if you want to start 2020 with a detailed step-by-step plan to achieve your goals AND you want to actually stick with it throughout 2020, then this video is for you! In this video, you'll learn the 9 steps to take to not only plan for 2020 but how to make it to where you'll stick to it! Check out the pinned comment to jump to a certain step! -- Want more tips about planning, action taking, self-discovery and finding fulfillment? Head on over to monicafrederick.com/blog Looking to hang out with other women bringing their goals to life and to be part of an accountability group? Join the free Action Takers Lounge Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/actio... -- Let's get social! Facebook: https://facebook.com/monicaschats Instagram: https://instagram.com/monicachats

So this one's a little different. It's unedited and raw. Like... so raw that it's me sitting in my car recording. I'm chatting about where my headspace is at. LINK TO FREE 2020 PLANNING SESSION

Life lessons are always pretty hard to learn and these lessons were NO different for me! In this lesson I'm chatting about the 3 lessons I learned when I was attempting to find a meaningful career and what you can do with these lessons. Check out the in-depth show notes at monicafrederick.com/ep44. I'd love to know what you think about today's episode! Let me know over on Instagram (I'm @MonicaChats) Did you know I have a free Facebook accountability group? If you've got a dream you want to bring to life and want to be around other women doing the same then join us in the Action Takers Lounge! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This one's pretty personal for me. I've struggled with uncovering my true self for most of my life. So, it's been a labor of love to figure out how to define who I am and I'm talking about 4 ways you can find your true self. In this episode you’ll hear: Why getting real about being fake is key If you're too busy looking at other people, you can't find your true self How life ain't like the movies (but you already knew that!) and more! Not enough free time to listen in? No prob! Check out the detailed show notes for this week’s episode at MonicaFrederick.com/ep43 If you just listened in, I’d love to know what resonated with you the most! You can find me on IG @MonicaChats. Did you know I have a free Facebook accountability group? If you've got a dream you want to bring to life and want to be around other women doing the same then join us in the Action Takers Lounge!

Today on the show I have Caroline Hughes who is a project manager and social media strategist serving women business owners with organic and authentic digital marketing. We chat all about how to have a dream that feels big and how to bring that dream to life with a plan. She shares her story about how she turned her side hustle into her career all while taking care of a new baby and working her full-time job. Not enough free time to listen in? No prob! Check out the detailed show notes for this week’s episode at MonicaFrederick.com/caroline-hughes If you just listened in, I’d love to know what resonated with you the most! You can find me on IG @MonicaChats. Did you know I have a free Facebook accountability group? If you've got a dream you want to bring to life and want to be around other women doing the same then join us in the Action Takers Lounge!

In this episode you’ll hear: How asking these three questions will help you not only discover your dream job but also help you with self-discovery, too. Without clarity, I reverted back to fear-based questions (and how you probably will, too) One question that can help you in any area of your life. Not enough free time to listen? No prob! Check out the detailed show notes for this week’s episode at MonicaFrederick.com/ep42 If you just listened in, I’d love to know what resonated with you the most! You can find me on IG @MonicaChats. LINKS: This Week's Show notes How to Find Purpose Driven Work Did you know I have a free Facebook accountability group? If you've got a dream you want to bring to life and want to be around other women doing the same then join us in the Action Takers Lounge!

Today I'm chatting with Shanna Alonge about embracing fear! Check out the show notes at MonicaFrederick.com/Shanna-Alonge Did you know I have a free Facebook accountability group? If you've got a dream you want to bring to life and want to be around other women doing the same then join us in the Action Takers Lounge!

Are you a millennial that's been feeling lost? I'm talkin' to you, my friend! If you've ever gotten to a point where you don't know who you are, what's important to you, or what you want the next part of your life to look like, then this episode is for you. When I knew I wanted to leave my dreaded soul-sucking career, I felt lost. I let that title become my identity. My work consumed me, and I felt directionless without it. After *lots* of trial and error, I realized there were seven main things that I did to re-discover who I was. In this episode, I'll walk you through each of the seven steps, and I'm doing something a little different in this episode, I'm giving you action items to do after each step. I wanted to make sure this episode was something you could start taking action on right away, so I'll give you the step you need to take to make that self-discovery step come to life for you. LINKS MENTIONED: This week's Show Notes Core Values Episode Did you know I have a free Facebook accountability group? If you've got a dream you want to bring to life and want to be around other women doing the same then join us in the Action Takers Lounge! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is a different type of episode. No step-by-step or how-to today. Just some honesty about what waiting for life to be wrapped up into a perfect bow *really* looks like. I'm talking about why you should be the driver of your own life and how it's going to get messy. If you're bringing your own dream to life, then I'm cheering you on. I hope today's episode will give you some inspiration. Did you know I have a free Facebook accountability group? If you've got a dream you want to bring to life and want to be around other women doing the same then join us in the Action Takers Lounge!

If you've heard yourself say, "Ugh... I need a vacation, but I can't right now!!" then this episode is for you, friend! In this episode, I talk about the secret thing you can do TODAY to start recovering from burnout. It doesn't require any money, energy or a ton of time. What is the secret? *White-Space* I know that sounds a little weird, but I'll get into exactly WHAT "white-space" is, and how incorporating even 5 minutes of it into your day will help you take full advantage of your relaxation time. Check out the detailed show notes at >> MonicaFrederick.com/ep40

You know that pesky jerk that pops up when you want to do something scary like start a passion project or a new business? Perfectionism. Or really, the fear of sucking at something. Yup. I know that feeling and so does my guest today, Courage Molina. But she’ll make a case as to why it’s actually a good thing to “suck” or “fail” at your attempts! She drops some GOLD when it comes to finding your purpose, following your intuition and shares her inspiring journey into entrepreneurship. Not enough free time to listen in? No prob! Check out the detailed show notes for this week’s episode at >>MonicaFrederick.com/courage-molina

Have you ever got caught up in the idea of wanting to "find meaningful work"? Yup. Me too. I had the best intentions, though. I wanted to do something with the 40 hours a week I spent at work helping the world (at least in some small way!). But I realized there was something I should have thought instead that would have helped me narrow down EXACTLY what I wanted to do. And I'm sharing all that in today's episode. Today you'll hear: How being clear with precisely what you want in your work will help you in the long run How to implement this idea into either starting your own business OR a new career change. LINKS: Today's Shownotes: MonicaFrederick.com/ep39 Core Values Journal: MonicaFrederick.com/core-values-journal Did you know I have a free Facebook accountability group? If you've got a dream you want to bring to life and want to be around other women doing the same then join us in the Action Takers Lounge! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the re-birth episode! -- Ok, a bit dramatic... but not too far off! I've recently had an incredible and life-changing call with a coach and I've gotten crystal clear about who I am, what I do, who I help and how I show up in this world. And it all has to do with helping you find YOUR purpose. In this episode, we're chatting about: Why I was crying all the time in the shower What made me FINALLY quit my career I hated My business journey so far How I help other women find their purpose and what the future of this show looks like. In this episode, I use more curse words than normal. So if you need to, grab your headphones. I'm getting real and honest about my struggles up until now. If this resonates with you, then you'll love my brand new and totally FREE resource called 5 Steps to Figure Out Your Purpose and Find Fulling Work. In this guide, you'll get clarity around what's actually important to you, how that affects your choice in career, and how to decide what to do after that. You can find it at MonicaFrederick.com/guide Did you know I have a free Facebook accountability group? If you've got a dream you want to bring to life and want to be around other women doing the same then join us in the Action Takers Lounge!