Working on Things: My 10 Goals for 2026 || from More Personal

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In this candid "Working on Things" episode, Monica shares her 10 personal goals for 2026 as she approaches her 40th birthday. 

You'll hear about her complicated relationship with goal-setting, ways she makes goals doable but motivating,  and how she's learning to celebrate milestones instead of bouncing right over them.

Monica also gets real about the challenges: feeling like two ships passing in the night with her husband, struggling with tech boundaries while running a business, the endless cycle of high-conflict children, and the weight of launching a book on a shoestring budget. But she also shares what's lighting her up—her hobby year (including returning to ballet!), plans for adventures, and her word of the year: reclamation.

Listen if you:

• Want to hear an honest take on goal-setting that isn't about hustle culture
• Are navigating the chaos of responsibilities and trying to feel like your life is your own
• Need permission to do goals differently—broader, more flexible, more human
• Are approaching a milestone birthday and want to make it meaningful
• Appreciate messy, real conversations about personal growth

This isn't a polished how-to. It's a real-time look at someone figuring it out.

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