That's a Monday Me Problem ☕ [July 7th]
Your weekly dose of Monday magic ✨
Welcome back to another edition of That's a Monday Me Problem ☕. Your weekly dose of thoughts, tips & tricks, motivation, coffee, and a few things in between to tackle the week ahead
Happy Monday, friends!
When Dreams Meet Reality
I've been thinking about timing lately – specifically, the lies we tell ourselves about being "too late" to start something new.
I didn't seriously start creating content until I was 35. The voice in my head was relentless: too old, wrong look, missed the window. Sound familiar? Here's what I wish I'd known then: someone out there needs exactly what you bring to the table. Your authenticity will always outweigh perfect aesthetics.
For the longest time, I thought, "I should have started this back in 2020" or "I should have made YouTube videos back in the day instead of just consuming." Even worse: "Girl, you work in corporate and have a good job. You're climbing the ladder after being stagnant for so long. Why are you doing this? It's so silly."
Unbeknownst to me, half a million people were waiting to hear my words, ready to embrace my story.
I discussed this in my Instagram post from this past weekend, and it resonated with many.
Monday Reminder: The dream doesn't work unless you believe it can happen for you.
What dream are you telling yourself you're too late to chase?
☕ Coffee Chat
This should not be a hot take
When a colleague leaves, whether they were laid off or found something new, that connection doesn't have to disappear with their company email address. In fact, you should actively work to maintain it.
Making genuine friendships gets harder as we age, and some of my most meaningful relationships were built over shared coffee runs and late-night project pushes. I know that might sound like I need to "go outside and touch grass," but stay with me here.
Here's what I believe: if a workplace friendship is built on mutual respect and genuine connection, it can absolutely evolve into something that lasts well beyond your shared employment. Don't let a job change kill a good thing.
And here's the part that really gets me. When someone gets laid off, they didn't cease to exist. They're still the same person you grabbed lunch with last week. Be human about it. Reach out. Offer support. Show up for them the way you'd want someone to show up for you.
Your former colleagues are still your people. Treat them that way.
🧠 Monday Motivation
Nothing beats a meaningful quote to kick off Monday
🎧 Monday Playlist
Little mix I made to get through my email backlog
💌 Before we dive Into our day
Remember, progress isn't always visible. Sometimes it's the boundary you didn't cross, the patience you found when everything felt chaotic, or the grace you gave yourself when things didn't go as planned. Those invisible victories count just as much as the ones everyone can see. This one will be on repeat all week.
Now, lets do this.
That's a Monday Me Problem is sent every Monday because the best way to tackle the week is with intention, caffeine, and a little bit of humor. See you next Monday at 8 AM EST sharp!
Best,
Roxy
This was a great read! Like you I have always made excuses for not sharing my experiences and I think that came from the fear of being judged, or simply perceived. Thanks for the reminder that someone somewhere out there can relate and there’s a whole world on the other side of our doubts.