Monday with Meryl

Notes on letting go, clarity, and what comes next

Short essays for women in transition. Written the way I coach: plainly, without hurry, and with room for the season you're actually in.

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When Overwhelm Shows Up in Good Seasons

I have had one of the happiest and most meaningful summers I can remember. I traveled. I spent time with friends and family. I finished writing my book, worked through the edits, and began choosing the cover. These were moments I had looked forward to for a long time. And yet, almost every morning, the […]
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What the Pile on Your Table Is Telling You.

What the Pile on Your Table Is Telling You.The dining room table in my house has not been ...
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Tired Is Not the Same as Stuck.

Photo by Quentin Rogeret on UnsplashTired Is Not the Same as StuckWhat it really means to start before ...
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The Day the Lights Came Back On What You Get Back When You Finally Create Space

Photo by Andrew Neel on UnsplashWhat an Empty Room Can Teach YouThink about the last time you walked ...
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I Am Not the Organization Lady

Photo by Joyce Hankins on UnsplashHappy Monday, my friends. I need to set the record straight about something.I ...
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The Wall Is Not Where You Stop. It Is Where You Start.

Photo by Donnie Rosie on UnsplashHave you ever heard the expression “I’ve hit a wall”?We use it at ...
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There Are Three Spaces Running Your Life Right Now.

Photo by Alexander Grey on UnsplashI need to tell you something that might change how you’ve been thinking ...
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You Don’t Need a Better Calendar.

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Everyone Made the List. You Didn’t.

We are not closing out a month. We are stepping into a season.And that feels different to me. ...
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Eight Years. Here’s What Actually Made Me Consistent.

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