MON: Monday Over Negativity

Ever been in a funk where nothing is necessarily wrong… but you just don’t feel like yourself? This week on MON — Monday Over Negativity , we’re talking about what happens when little frustrations, unanswered questions, work, relationships, and other people’s energy start piling up and suddenly, everything feels heavier than it should. Sometimes you genuinely need to rest. Take the nap. Stay home....

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, MON family! This week, we’re talking about the stories behind our culture...the family traditions, music, food, faith, sacrifices, and little things we grew up with that we didn’t realize were part of our heritage until we got older. I’m sharing some of my own experience growing up Dominican, from Saturday cleaning with bachata and merengue blasting to Hispanic paren...

When did caring become cringe? When did trying too hard become more embarrassing than never trying at all? This week on Monday Over Negativity™, we’re talking about the fear of looking stupid and how it might be keeping you from actually living your life. From starting a business with 300 followers, posting the video that gets 40 views, dancing before anyone else hits the floor, or simply being ex...

What if the dream you’re chasing was never actually yours? We’re constantly being told to dream bigger, quit the job, start the business, make more money, build the brand, and turn every passion into a paycheck. But somewhere along the way… did we stop asking ourselves what we actually want? This week on MON, we’re talking about the difference between settling and being genuinely satisfied, how so...

MON is officially ONE! 52 Mondays. 52 episodes. One full year of showing up, even through doubt, heartbreak, burnout, low numbers, comparison, and the moments when quitting felt easier. In this anniversary episode, I’m getting real about what building MON has actually taught me: consistency, entrepreneurship, faith, trusting the process, and learning how to keep going when the results don’t match...

There’s something about a “first day” that never really leaves us. The nerves. The uncertainty. The pressure to have everything figured out. And the truth is, we keep experiencing first days long after we leave the classroom. A new school. A new job. A new relationship. A new city. Starting over after a difficult season. Walking into something you prayed for while still wondering, Am I ready for t...

Why does it feel so hard to focus anymore? You sit down to get something done, check one notification, open another app, and suddenly you’ve mentally clocked out 14 times. 😭 In this episode of MON — Monday Over Negativity , we’re talking about our disappearing attention spans, phone distractions, procrastination, multitasking, and why we’ve become so uncomfortable with simply being bored. But may...

Are you actually happy… or have you just gotten comfortable? Sometimes we don’t stay because something is right for us. We stay because it’s familiar. We settle in relationships, careers, friendships, our dreams, and even in the way we see ourselves. This week on MON , we’re talking about the difference between being grateful and simply accepting less. Why do we settle? Fear. Exhaustion. Comfort....

If you could go back five years and change one decision... would you? Regret has a way of convincing us that we should've known better. It keeps us replaying old conversations, missed opportunities, relationships that ended, and choices we'd never make today. But what if regret isn't meant to keep you trapped? What if it's meant to teach you? In this episode of MON Podcast , we&#39...

Not every season of your life needs an audience. In this episode of Monday Over Negativity , we’re talking about the power of disappearing—not running away from your life, but stepping away from the noise long enough to actually build one. We live in a world where every accomplishment, relationship, goal, and next move feels like it needs to be announced. But sometimes the best thing you can do fo...

As I prepare to turn 28, I found myself reflecting on everything I thought my life would look like... and everything it actually became. At 18, I thought I'd be married, have kids, own a beautiful home, and have everything figured out. Instead, life gave me unexpected detours, heartbreak, career changes, unanswered prayers, personal growth, and some of the biggest life lessons I never expected...

What if getting older isn't the problem, but the way we're living is? In this week's episode of MON (Monday Over Negativity) , we're talking about something every single one of us experiences: aging. But this isn't about wrinkles or birthdays. It's about the everyday habits that quietly shape the future version of you. We dive into the difference between chronological age a...

The bar has gotten way too low. Somewhere along the way, we've started celebrating people for doing the bare minimum, and calling basic human decency exceptional. In this episode of Monday Over Negativity , we're talking about why standards matter. From the way you treat others and keep your word to the habits you practice when no one is watching, your daily standards quietly shape your ch...

In this episode of MON, we're talking about one of the most freeing truths you'll ever learn: You don't have to be liked by everyone to be worthy. We'll explore why chasing approval often leads to losing yourself, how to stop people-pleasing without feeling guilty, and why protecting your peace isn't selfish, it's necessary. In this episode, we discuss: ✨ How to stop peopl...

We spend a lot of time calling people lucky. But what if luck isn't what we think it is? In this episode of MON: Monday Over Negativity, we're talking about the truth behind luck, opportunity, preparation, faith, and why the people we call "lucky" are often the people who kept showing up when everyone else stopped. We'll discuss: • Why luck has a surface area • The difference between luck and prep...

Have you ever spent 20 minutes deciding what to order for dinner… only to get the same thing you always do? 😂 Life is full of decisions, some small, some life-changing, and some that have us staring at the ceiling at 2 AM wondering, did I make the right choice? In this episode of MON (Monday Over Negativity), we're talking about the power of decisions. From relationships and careers to money,...

Some days feel heavier than others. One minute you're celebrating, and the next you're praying for answers, waiting for a breakthrough, or simply trying to make it through the day. In this week's episode of MON: Monday Over Negativity, we're talking about hard days, difficult seasons, and the moments in life that leave us asking, "Why is this happening?" Together, we'...

Found yourself counting down the minutes until you could go home, even when you were having a good time? You're not alone. In this episode of MON, we're diving into how the pandemic may have quietly rewired our nervous systems and why so many of us feel more mentally, emotionally, and socially drained than ever before. From overstimulation and social exhaustion to the impact of social medi...

Happy Memorial Day! Life is supposed to feel like memories, laughter, beach days, cookouts, confidence, and presence… but especially during the summer, so many people spend their time criticizing their bodies instead. In this episode of Monday Over Negativity, we’re talking about body image, comparison culture, social media pressure, confidence, aging, self-worth, and learning how to stop missing...

Happy Monday, MON family 🤍 Why do people constantly feel the need to restart their lives? In this episode, we talk about the psychology behind constantly chasing “new beginnings” and why so many people struggle once life becomes calm, stable, and ordinary. Because maybe the issue isn’t your life… maybe it’s the maintenance phase nobody talks about. We get into: emotional burnout & survival mo...

In this episode of MON, Idelys talks about how self-awareness can completely change your relationships, mindset, communication, and everyday life. Sometimes we say: “That’s just how I am.” But real growth starts when we stop using personality as an excuse and start paying attention to how we show up around others. In this episode, we discuss: emotional intelligence reading the room accountability...

Happy Monday, MON family 🤍 The scariest mental health state isn’t breaking down…it’s functioning like nothing’s wrong. In this episode, we’re talking about the quiet side of mental health, the kind where you’re still showing up, still doing everything you need to do…but you don’t feel like yourself. If you’ve been feeling mentally drained, disconnected, or overwhelmed while still keeping it toget...

Not everyone around you is rooting for you—even if they smile in your face. In this episode of MON (Monday Over Negativity) , we’re talking about fake friends, fake family, and the quiet ways people compete, project, and move around you without good intentions. This isn’t about becoming cold or cutting everyone off—it’s about becoming wiser. We break down the psychology behind projection, comparis...

Happy Monday MON family 💙 You’re not losing time… you’re giving it away. In this episode, we’re talking about the truth about time, how you can go through your days without actually living them, and why life feels like it’s moving so fast. This is your reminder to slow down, be present, and stop missing the moments that actually matter. Inspired by Psalm 90: “Teach us to number our days, that we...

Happy Monday MON family 🤍 In this episode, we’re talking about pride, not the loud, obvious kind, but the quiet version that shows up in everyday moments. The kind that keeps you from apologizing first, asking for help, or having the conversations you know you need to have. Sometimes, pride doesn’t protect you. In this episode, we break down: What pride really looks like in real life The differen...