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• 268: Is It Time to Quit or Keep Going? How to Tell If You’re Still on the Right Path

  Have you ever hit a point where you’ve been pouring your heart into something—a project, a dream, your calling—and now you find yourself wondering… Is this still worth it? Am I even on the right path anymore? Hitting this wall is almost like a rite of passage in the pursuit of what matters to your heart. Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love, wrote consistenly for 20 years before she “made it” with the famous book. In her book, Big Magic, she she talks about eating “shit sandwiches” as her measure for whether or not she wanted to keep devoting herself to writing. This episode is your gut check for those moments of doubt and fear, especially when the road feels long and the results aren’t showing up as quickly as you hoped. To be clear, this is not about cheerleading you to keep going, because that’s not always the most aligned path! I’ll share two clear questions you can ask yourself whenever you feel stuck between quitting and continuing. These questions will help you get honest with yourself, reconnect to your “why,” and see whether it’s time to keep going, change directions, or let something go with peace. Whether you’re chasing a big dream, nurturing a creative project, or simply trying to stay aligned with what lights you up, this conversation will help you cut through the overthinking and find clarity on your next step. Let’s figure out if what you’re working on is truly right for you—or if it’s time to shift your energy toward something new. See you in the episode 🎧✨ Stay connected: Have you signed up for the Curious Monki Newsletter yet? It's where I'll keep you updated on new episodes and share extra nuggets of inspiration to keep on going toward what lights you up! ➡️ Sign up for the newsletter here If this episode sparked something for you, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more people find this message! Website: www.veronicathai.com

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• 267: The Wisdom of Savasana - How Rest Reveals the Next Step

  You know those moments where you’ve tried everything—looked at the situation from every angle, asked for advice, journaled your heart out—and still... no clarity? It’s frustrating! And maybe even feels a little bit helpless. If you’re feeling stuck—whether in a creative block, a life decision, or a habit you just can’t seem to shift—this episode is your invitation to stop pushing and soften your grip. We’ll explore the wisdom of Savasana, the final resting pose in yoga, and how clarity arises not through effort, but through rest. In the thick of things, it’s hard not to ruminate and try to figure it all out; but that’s not how our brains work! I tell you about this in the episode. ✨ And at the end, I’ll guide you through a 10-minute Savasana meditation to help you drop into stillness and reconnect with the clarity that’s been waiting for you all along. Hit play and let’s start making progress toward your dreams! 💫🎧 Stay connected: Have you signed up for the Curious Monki Newsletter yet? It's where I'll keep you updated on new episodes and share extra nuggets of inspiration to keep on going toward what lights you up! ➡️ Sign up for the newsletter here If this episode sparked something for you, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more people find this message! Website: www.veronicathai.com Resources: 10-minute Savasana meditation on Insight Timer Access more meditations here

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• 266: Stop Shrinking Yourself - A Pep Talk for Your Potential

  Feeling stuck or afraid to show up fully? In this short, powerful episode, we talk about what it really means to stay small —and why we do it even though it sabotages us. If you're tired of holding yourself back from your creative dreams, your truth, or your heart’s calling, you’re not alone. Instead of staying stuck because of fear, perfectionism, or the desire to please others, this episode will help you reconnect to your truth and take your next brave step. 🌿 This is your reminder that dimming your light does not make others shine brighter - it only leaves the world a little dimmer. Hit play and let’s start making progress toward your dreams! 💫🎧 Stay connected: Have you signed up for the Curious Monki Newsletter yet? It's where I'll keep you updated on new episodes and share extra nuggets of inspiration to keep on going toward what lights you up! ➡️ Sign up for the newsletter here If this episode sparked something for you, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more people find this message! Website: www.veronicathai.com

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• 265: Evaluating What Works – What to Do When Your Big Plan Flops

  So you thought you had the perfect plan—except it didn’t pan out the way you thought it would. As frustrating as it is, a failed plan is not the end of the road. In fact, the “fail” is an opportunity to step back, evaluate and realign. This process of failing and realigning is what leads to success. In this episode, I’ll show you how to get back on track after a failed plan without losing momentum, and without self-judgement or drama. You’ll discover a simple way to evaluate what worked and what didn’t, so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. If you’re tired of letting your inner critic run the show and want a more productive way to move forward, hit play and let’s get going! Stay connected: Have you signed up for the Curious Monki Newsletter yet? It's where I'll keep you updated on new episodes and share extra nuggets of inspiration to keep on going toward what lights you up! ➡️ Sign up for the newsletter here If this episode sparked something for you, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more people find this message! Website: www.veronicathai.com

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• 264: How to Show Up and Share Your Work (Even When You Feel Like a Fraud)

  Have you ever sat down to create something only to find yourself frozen, wondering if you have anything valuable to say at all? Maybe imposter syndrome sneaks in, whispering that you don’t know enough, that you’re not ready, that you should wait until you have more experience, more knowledge, more something before you put yourself out there. Try out this one question that I share with you and let it inspire you to create even when there's doubt. You don’t need all the answers to move through creative block—you just need to trust that what you have to say is worth sharing! Doing the work that matters to your heart means that you need to show up. Show up and share your work out into the world. Show up and make the difference in the world that you know you're meant to make. Show up even when it feels easier to hide. Show up because every time you do, you step closer to the person you’re meant to be. “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” - Anais Nin 🎧 Hit play and let’s get going! The world needs what you’re about to create ❤️ Stay connected: I’d love to hear what you’re working on! Send me a note at [email protected] , or connect with me on Instagram @CuriousMonki. The best way to stay connected is through the Curious Monki Newsletter—it's where I'll keep you updated on new episodes and share extra nuggets of inspiration to keep on going toward what lights you up! ➡️ Click here to sign up for the newsletter If this episode sparked something for you, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more people find this message! Website: www.veronicathai.com

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