Hey girl, can we talk?

Have you ever felt like you're just going along for the ride?

I was sitting in a coffee shop recently, watching the world spin around me, and it hit me - we're letting life happen to us instead of happening for us. The days are flying by, notifications are buzzing, everyone wants a piece of our attention, and suddenly we realize we've become nothing more than puppets, with everyone else pulling our strings.

Not anymore.

The Mental Clutter Trap

Between social media, work demands, family expectations, and endless advertising, we're drowning in mental noise. I used to feel constantly overwhelmed, pulled in a thousand directions, my energy scattered like leaves in the wind.

Sound familiar?

Your Monthly Reset Button

Here's my not-so-secret weapon: intentional living. And no, this doesn't require a complete life overhaul. It starts with something as simple as a notebook and the courage to get real with yourself.

The Brain Dump Method

• Grab a notebook (mine's from the dollar store - no fancy tools required)

• Write EVERYTHING down

• Clear out that mental clutter

• Create space to breathe

Community is Your Superpower

Here's a truth bomb: Your life's quality is directly connected to the people you surround yourself with. Every significant opportunity in my life - from speaking stages to book deals - emerged through relationships I built by doing one terrifying thing: stepping out of my comfort zone.

Networking sounds scary? I get it.

But networking isn't about awkward small talk. It's about genuine connection. It might mean:

• Joining a hobby group

• Attending a workshop

• Finding an online community that gets you

Pro tip for my fellow introverts: I'm teaching a "Networking for Introverts" class this month in our Hey Girl You Can community. We've got you covered.

Your Life, Your Design

This month, I challenge you to be the architect of your own life.

Sit down and actively plan what you want your month to look like. Your week won't look exactly like your plan - and that's okay. The power is in the intention, in recognizing that you have the ability to choose your direction.

Small Shifts, Profound Changes

• Color code your calendar

• Schedule joy

• Create space for connection

• Listen more than you speak

• Be intentional about your energy

A Personal Invitation

Are you ready to cut those puppet strings? To step into a life that doesn't just happen to you, but happens because of you?

Join our Hey Girl You Can community. We're here to support, challenge, and cheer you on.

Your life is waiting. And girl, it's going to be beautiful.

Let's do this.