Monique McCloud-Manley
In the last 5 years, what new belief, behavior or habit has improved your life?
The belief that you aren't required to keep people in your life out of a sense of obligation, especially if they aren't bringing you joy/happiness/positive energy.
What purchase of $100 or less has most positively impacted your life in the last 6 months or in recent memory?
There were a couple of products that I fit the bill, but they didn't fit into the price range. There's a free app called Podcast on my iPhone. I love listening to it in the car/in transit because I get to learn from people and hear ideas that I normally wouldn't have had an opportunity to experience.
In the last 5 years, what have you become better at saying 'no' to?
Negative people and random children’s birthday parties.
When you feel overwhelmed or unfocused, what do you do?
First, I make a list. For quick results and an immediate dopamine fix, take on a small organization/cleaning project. This allows me to re-focus and start over feeling a sense of accomplishment.
What are the bad recommendations you hear in your profession or expertise?
"Just focus on doing a good job. The rewards/recognition will come."
(No it won’t. Not if people don’t know what you’re doing!)
What is one of the best or worthwhile investments you have ever made?
- Time to vacation with my spouse (without the kids!)
- Private school for my kids
- My car- I enjoy driving her.
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