Monica Marie Jones
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Monica Marie Jones
- May 9
- 3 min
One Day is Today
Last week I registered for the Black Leaders Detroit Ride for Equity. It’s a bike ride organized to bring awareness to the lack of access...
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Monica Marie Jones
- May 2
- 2 min
Accessible Joy
When life gets overwhelming it feels like drowning. Your arms get tired of treading water. The things you try to use as life rafts (i.e.,...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Apr 25
- 4 min
Matrix Mapping
I’ve observed that one of the little loved ones in my life, like many of us, has a learning style that is out of alignment with...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Apr 18
- 2 min
The Gathering
High winds and harsh winter weather left thousands of fallen twigs and branches in their wake across our property. The enormity of the...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Apr 11
- 3 min
Return to Self
One of my clients inspired the creation of an activity I call, “Me, Not Me.” When we want to do great work and spark joy in others, we...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Apr 4
- 2 min
Celebration of Self
When was the last time you celebrated yourself? Last week I facilitated a successful healing retreat and finished a major project that I...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Mar 28
- 3 min
Distraction Deconstruction
This week I am facing the deadline for a major project that I’ve been working on for months. At the onset of the project, I dove right...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Mar 21
- 3 min
Music and Movement
For almost twenty years I spent most of my days facilitating workshops for youth development professionals across the United States. Even...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Mar 14
- 2 min
Elevation Etiquette
This weekend I went on a relaxing adventure to Santa Fe, New Mexico. On the journey from the airport our driver educated us on the...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Mar 7
- 3 min
Draft and Pass
When I’m writing these messages or designing content for courses and workshops, I grant myself grace by allowing myself to write a...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Feb 28
- 3 min
Ease and Flow
Over the years I’ve had a complicated relationship with accomplishment. For instance, I had this strange obsession with crossing things...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Feb 21
- 3 min
Inner Wisdom
Last night I was watching one of my favorite shows and during the episode one of the characters was faced with an opportunity to change...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Feb 14
- 2 min
Urgent Self-Care
Over the weekend I didn’t feel well. While it sucked to be sick, I couldn’t help but notice how delightful it felt to be exempt from...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Feb 7
- 3 min
Activate Accountability
Think about an area where you are feeling challenged and in need of growth. Common areas that I hear from clients are related to finances...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Jan 31
- 3 min
The Behavior of Becoming
Last week I facilitated a group coaching session in my community called Design Your Year. As we neared the end of the session, I led an...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Jan 24
- 3 min
Mindful Mathematics
I used to believe that I wasn’t good at math. I even perpetuated the common narrative inspired by the question, “How will I ever use this...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Jan 17
- 4 min
Deep Soul Dive
Throughout the course of my life and career I’ve been able to identify ripe opportunities for growth that simultaneously meet the needs...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Jan 10
- 3 min
Revisit the Recipe
This year I decided to reignite my relationship with my first love, reading. My earliest childhood memories include a deep love affair...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Jan 3
- 3 min
Enhance Your Enjoyment
Lean is the line between the things we love to do and the burden of obligation. Activities that started off as stress relievers can...
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