The Awaken Life Project

In this episode I am sharing my thoughts about being apart from my daughter as a working Mother while on assignment in Shanghai; this is a huge topic and if you are a working Mum than you know that mother guilt no matter what you do is real; you basically wear it as a second skin no matter how old are your children; in this episode I also share how you can deal with that guilt feeling , so that you find an inner peace; Support the showwww.monikamateja.comwww.instagram.com/[email protected]://www.buzzsprout.com/1751983/support

Join me for another episode of my adventures in China. From the first weeks trying to settle down to visiting three cities outside Shanghai already , I have plenty of stories to tell ; From picking tea leaves in Hangzhou, to catamaran cruise and walking in the rain with thousands umbrellas , I am redefining the meaning of being alone.Connect with me over on instagram to check out beautiful pictures from China.Support the showwww.monikamateja.comwww.instagram.com/[email protected]://www.buzzsprout.com/1751983/support

In today’s episode I am talking about my experience with Healthcare in China. From the moment I arrived and needed health assessment for work permit , to standard Women’s care for perimenopause symptoms. Needless to say I had the best experience I ever had with the healthcare.I  mentioned in this episode:1. French Concession - popular place for old Shanghai vibes, little cafes and shops , famous Wukang building and Anfu road; try Tokyo Matcha - delicious ice creams and match drink with guava Apoli bakery 2. Jiahui International Hospital - private healthcare can be covered by insurance such as CIGNA or out of your own pocket ; I strongly recommend to have breast ultrasound to check if everything is ok before any hormonal treatments; Let me know your thoughts ; drop me an email!Support the showwww.monikamateja.comwww.instagram.com/[email protected]://www.buzzsprout.com/1751983/support

I came here for work. It was a big decision. I’m a mother, and my family is back in the UK. I knew this assignment would stretch me professionally—but I didn’t realize how much it would stretch me emotionally too. The silence teaches me who I am without others aroundThe city teaches me to let go of control. Distance teaches me what home really means.Work teaches me purpose—but so does stillness.Maybe you’ve made a hard choice too. Maybe you’re in a city where you don’t fully belong—or a job that’s stretching you thin. I just want to say: you’re not alone. There’s meaning in the in-between. There’s growth in discomfort.Support the showwww.monikamateja.comwww.instagram.com/[email protected]://www.buzzsprout.com/1751983/support

After a while I started recording again! Very happy! So welcome back , what’s new and what on earth I am doing in Shanghai!! Support the showwww.monikamateja.comwww.instagram.com/[email protected]://www.buzzsprout.com/1751983/support

As a Mum of teenage daughter I am sharing a few reflections on parenting from Catholic and Christian Perspective; Parenting is a hardwork and those who have teenage children are striving to be the best parent they can with the tools you have. Well done to you all.If you have any questions or you are interested in 1:1 coaching do email me [email protected] mentioned Michelle Lazurek in my podcastwww.michellelazurek.comSupport the showwww.monikamateja.comwww.instagram.com/[email protected]://www.buzzsprout.com/1751983/support

Welcome back and here is the episode on faith and why you might be losing it. What is the secret to not giving up and keep exploring and deepeingn your spiritual life. Check this out!Support the showwww.monikamateja.comwww.instagram.com/[email protected]://www.buzzsprout.com/1751983/support

It is fair to say that emotions are ruling our lives  Emotions/feelings are caused by the way we feel about something. What if you could practice an emotion to overcome some fears which often are unreasonable? Choosing an emotion on purpose and practicing it will increase your awareness and emotional intelligence too. Listen to how I dealt with some challenging thoughts and emotions this week.Support the showwww.monikamateja.comwww.instagram.com/[email protected]://www.buzzsprout.com/1751983/support

Lent and East come early this year and this week we have a Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday on the same day. Ash Wednesday is a holy day of obligation especially for Catholics who celebrate the 40-day Lent period in preparation for Easter and Resurrection. If you are looking for meaningful ways to grow in your faith this Lent  I hope you will find a few inspirations in my podcast:This Lent I signed up for Lent everyday prayer on Hallow app, and I will be reading the Bible through the Ascension app;Find also below the link to inspirational Fr Mike who shares with you a few concepts for the Lent - https://media.ascensionpress.com/2023/02/20/the-ultimate-guide-to-lent-from-fr-mike-schmitz/?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sundays&_kx=Ltaok9I4XOyWIDh5F1m-vyqyD9VfYtnUpM3SSLSCO_o.TcpZhH Support the showwww.monikamateja.comwww.instagram.com/[email protected]://www.buzzsprout.com/1751983/support

I love the concept of the power of one which changed my life. We may have many thoughts and different emotions on a given day but choosing one that you constantly practice on purpose has been a game changer for me. It takes more mental effort but once you do it often enough it becomes your second nature. I hope to inspire you to continue with your goals for this years by working on your thoughts and emotions.Support the showwww.monikamateja.comwww.instagram.com/[email protected]://www.buzzsprout.com/1751983/support