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Monica Jordan

How to Approach Personal Disagreements

November 8, 2024 Leave a Comment


This article was published last week in Brainz Magazine under the title 6 Tips To Approach Personal Disagreements.
All of us will encounter challenging conversations at some point in our lives. In a time where there is such a variety of views regarding politics, social norms, climate, religion, wellness and even nutrition, opportunities for discrepancies abound.

Having successful relationships make a big difference in the quality of our experience. In order to do that, […]

Filed Under: Challenges, Disagreements, Mindfulness, Relationships

Ten Must – Read Books –

September 21, 2024 Leave a Comment

These 10 Must-Read Books will Change
your Perspective on Life Complexities


Certain publications have been extraordinary signposts on my journey toward wellbeing and those of my clients.
Though we’re all aware of fundamental good health practices like diet, exercise, sleep, and handling pressure, putting them into action can be tough.
Here are 10 books that guide us on how we can create our best lives. The knowledge gained from them can help us tackle challenges and be amazing motivations to become the best version of ourselves. […]

Filed Under: Books, Challenges, Miscellaneous

How to Navigate Life’s Turbulent Waters

September 11, 2024 Leave a Comment

No matter how calm the seas may seem at times, life will always bring its share of storms. Some come as rip currents, pulling us under for a moment before we find our footing again.
Others roll in as full-fledged hurricanes, threatening to upend everything in their path. But with the right skills and mindset, we can weather any storm that comes our way.
How we weather these storms and emerge from them, determines not just our short-term wellbeing, […]

Filed Under: Acceptance, Anxiety, Challenges, Health, Meditation, Mindfulness, Pausing, Personal Growth, Personal Transformation, Presence, Resistance, Stress, The Power of Thoughts

How to Use Prosody for Effective Conversations

August 17, 2024 Leave a Comment

The Swedish “Brainz Magazine” published this piece I wrote on how to use prosody for effective conversations.
All of us will encounter challenging conversations at some point in our lives. In a time where there is such a variety of views regarding politics, social norms, climate, religion, wellness and even nutrition, opportunities for discrepancies abound.
Having successful relationships makes a big difference in the quality of our experience. In order to do that, […]

Filed Under: Miscellaneous

How To Work With Anxiety & Grief

July 8, 2024 Leave a Comment

Brainz Magazine just published one of my articles. Check it out!!
Anxiety and grief may be flowing through our system now. Our hearts may feel tender and raw for the suffering we see around us these days. Some of us may be experiencing unspeakable personal challenges as well, and when we add the unprecedented conflicts that have shattered the world as we knew it, we may find ourselves irritated and impatient, […]

Filed Under: Anxiety, Busy Mind, Fear, Grief, Mindfulness, Relationships, Self-reflection, Thoughts

How to Challenge Negative Thoughts

May 19, 2024 4 Comments

Did you know most humans have between 60,000 to 90,000 thoughts a day?!!
Thoughts could be a wonderful source of creativity. Our brain has been designed to protect us, and alert us of possible threats. That is why our thinking energy goes to  repetitive and mostly negative thoughts about future speculations or resolve past events.
On top of that, our built-in mechanism to counterbalance these negative thoughts – the frontal lobe -can be easily overridden by fear, […]

Filed Under: Self Love, Self-Compassion, Self-reflection, Thoughts

Ten Must-Read Books for Living your Best Life & Becoming the Best Version of Yourself

March 21, 2024 Leave a Comment

 
As I promised, here is an initial list of a few books that have been a wonderful guide in my path to wellness and those of my clients. Living a healthy lifestyle that prioritizes wellness can significantly improve quality of life and even extend lifespan.
While the basic pillars of good health like diet, exercise, sleep and stress management are well known, implementing them can be challenging.
Here’s where these books can offer practical and wise advice on topics like mindset, […]

Filed Under: Books, Miscellaneous, Personal Transformation

Holding Space for Someone

February 15, 2024 Leave a Comment

What is to hold space for someone?

Holding space for someone simply means being present for them without judgment. It means allowing someone the time and freedom to feel, process and work through their emotions and experiences in their own way so they can heal.
When you hold space for someone, you listen openly and actively, offer empathy and understanding. You provide a safe container for them to be vulnerable.
You give them the freedom to feel, […]

Filed Under: Compassion, Embodied Experience, Listening, Love, Mindfulness, Relationships

Self-Care Rituals to Show us Self-Love

February 10, 2024 6 Comments

The most important relationship you will ever have is the relationships with yourself. That relationship will set the foundation for the rest of the relationships you will build in your life.
I invite you to embrace who you are with flaws and all, and if you have not already, to consider falling in love with yourself.
Unfortunately, many of us have been taught to put ourselves last, that thinking of ourselves is selfish, but nothing is further from the truth. […]

Filed Under: Acceptance, Relationships, Self Love, Self-Compassion, Self-reflection, Setting an Intention

Honing our Communication Skills with S.E.W.

February 8, 2024 Leave a Comment

There is no question that communication skills is one of the most important abilities we can possess. The ability to effectively exchange information, ideas and feelings with others is key to building strong relationships, connection and understanding both at a personal and professional level.
By sharing information and viewpoints, we learn from others and help them learn from us. Effective communication fosters an environment of openness where people feel comfortable sharing ideas, feelings  and knowledge, […]

Filed Under: Communication, Pausing, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-reflection, Setting an Intention

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