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06/10/2026

By 11am every Sunday, I was already in a full anxiety spiral.

I tried everything: better boundaries, planning ahead, protecting my time. I still dreaded them.

What actually helped was getting specific — not about Sundays in general, but about my specific pattern.

Turns out I’m a Prover. The bar I set for myself has always been impossibly high, and it moves every time I get close. Once I understood that, I had somewhere real to look instead of just throwing more habits at the problem.

That’s exactly what the Sunday Scaries Quiz does. Three minutes to find your pattern, and you’ll get a free reset kit built around what’s actually driving yours.

If you want Sundays to start feeling like a weekend day again, click the link in bio or comment QUIZ ⬇️ and I’ll send it straight to your inbox.

06/09/2026

If you’re a woman at work, you’re already doing this math. Part 2.

This one’s for the moment someone repeats your idea and gets the response you didn’t.

What to say:
→ “”I’m glad that’s resonating — that’s exactly what I was getting to earlier. Let me build on that for a moment.””

You’re just bringing it back around without a blowup or accusation.

And sometimes you do all the math and the answer is: it’s not worth it right now. Trust what you’re seeing and read the room.

You are not the problem. You have never been the problem. The problem is that you’re expected to do advanced calculus while also just trying to do your job.

Save this. Practice it until it’s automatic.

What’s the hardest version of this math you’ve had to do?

Content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, HR, or mental health advice. Coaching services are not therapy or mental health treatment.

06/08/2026

If you’re a woman at work, I’d bet you’re doing this mental math every single day. Part 1.

You might not even realize it’s happening, but there is a constant, exhausting calculation running in the background every time you speak up, push back, or take up space.

It’s not just will this land well. It’s will this land well coming FROM ME. And that is a completely different equation.

And if you hold marginalized identities? The math gets even more complicated. We’re not talking basic arithmetic anymore. We’re talking next-level calculus just to get through a single meeting.

Here are two things you can start practicing. Edit to match your voice and context.

When you want to push back:
“”I see this differently. I’d love to share where I’m coming from and hear where you’re coming from.””

When you want to own your work:
“”It was such a privilege to lead that project. Here’s what it took to get there.””

Small steps, many times.

Stay tuned for Part 2 — because we’re just getting started.

Have you caught yourself doing this mental math at work? Tell us in the comments.

Content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, HR, or mental health advice. Coaching services are not therapy or mental health treatment.

06/05/2026

Ridiculous emails women have to deal with at work. Volume 1.

We’re just going to leave these here.

📧 Credit Grabbing. Translation: I took your idea, put my name on it, and I’m offering you a seat at your own table.

📧 Mansplaining. Translation: I don’t think you understand your own report. Let me fix that for you.

📧 Undermining. Translation: I went around you, managed your team, and CC’d Mark to make sure everyone knows it.

This is Volume 1, because because there are way too many to fit in one post.

Drop the most unhinged work email you’ve ever received in the comments. We’re reading every single one. 👇

And follow along...next week we’re breaking down exactly how to respond to each of these.

06/02/2026

“If you’ve been called “too emotional” at work, let’s talk about what’s actually happening.

Someone got uncomfortable. And they made it your problem.

“Emotional” is code for: you had a reaction I didn’t like, and now I need you to be smaller.

It’s a redirect away from what you actually said, straight to how you said it. And suddenly, we’ve lost the point entirely.

Here are 3 clap-backs that bring it back to the real issue:

1. In a meeting:
“Can we get back to what I said - what specifically did you disagree with?”

2. In a 1-on-1:
“When you say emotional, can you be specific about what you mean? After reflecting, my perspective is that I was being clear, so I want to make sure we talk this through together.”

3. When it’s a pattern:
“I’ve noticed this comes up often. Can you help me understand what the concern is?”

Calling women “emotional”is a tool to shut you down. But you get to choose your response and redirect it back to the root.
Send this to someone who’s been on the receiving end. And drop a comment: what else are you navigating at work? I want to know.

05/17/2026

It’s Sunday afternoon. If you’re already feeling that low-grade dread creeping in, this is for you.
We just launched a quiz that tells you your Sunday Scaries archetype what’s actually behind it, and what to do about it.

Comment QUIZ below and I’ll send you the link directly. And once you get your result, drop your archetype in the comments. We’re so curious which show up most in this community. 👇

04/29/2026

Clap backs for when a colleague can’t stay in their lane.

If you’ve got someone stepping into your work and offering input on things they don’t own… this is for you.

1️⃣ Clarify ownership out loud.
“”Just to align - I’m leading this, correct? I’ll reach out if I need input.””

2️⃣ Redirect without escalating.
“”Let’s loop in [manager] so we’re all on the same page.””
or “”What’s the outcome you’re hoping for here?””

3️⃣ Reclaim authority and keep it moving.
“”I appreciate the feedback. I’ve thought it through and I’m moving forward with this plan.””

4️⃣ Document everything.
Ownership. Roles. Decisions. Next steps. Not to be petty, but to be protected. If it keeps happening, you’ll have the receipts.

You’re not escalating. You’re creating clarity.

Save this for the next time someone steps into your lane.

Content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, HR, or mental health advice. Coaching services are not therapy or mental health treatment.

04/24/2026

This is so me at work by Friday.

Can we just make Fridays part of the weekend already?! Like who do we need to talk to? Do we start a petition?

4 day work week. Who’s signing? 👇

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