188: Take Inspired Action and Use Boundaries to Create More Freedom with Petra Monaco

Petra Monaco is an author, entrepreneur, and coach who helps women build confidence, take action, and create the life they want. She is known for her book about dreaming, believing, and taking action, and she also runs a blog at PetraMonaco.com where she shares advice on mindset, boundaries, and self-care. Petra has experience as a single parent and has overcome personal challenges, which she now uses to guide others through coaching and online courses.

Petra Monaco from PetraMonaco.com wants to give you more confidence and a bigger vision, so you can push yourself further. She also provides coaching for authors to deal with mindset, accountability, and excuses. She sells a course about how to start an Etsy e-commerce store selling handmade goods.

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“Boundaries are a form of self-care, not something that's going to constrict you or make you rigid.” – Petra Monaco

“If something is draining you, ask yourself: Is this really something I need to be doing, should be doing, or even want to be doing?” – Petra Monaco

“You can't change a habit or adapt to a new routine in just a week. It often takes two to three weeks to fully implement.” – Petra Monaco

Takeaways:

01:11 Everyone struggles with confidence and motivation, and it’s normal to have ups and downs.

03:08 Focusing on what you can do in the next 90 days helps keep goals realistic and manageable.

07:43 Building new routines takes time and commitment, and it’s important to decide what matters most.

09:37 Setting boundaries in your schedule is a form of self-care and helps prevent burnout.

20:00 Journaling about your fears can help you understand and challenge what’s holding you back.

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