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Moxie on Monday: Meet the Universal Waiter. What’s On Your Order?

How to tackle Monday — and every day — with passion and purpose

By Catherine Grace O’Connell November 25, 2024

A person sitting on a trail next to a fluffy white dog in a mountainous landscape with evergreen trees and a snow-capped peak in the background, exuding moxie on Monday as they savor the serene view.
Photo courtesy of Catherine Grace O’Connell

Imagine sitting at the world’s most magical restaurant. There’s no menu, just one question: What do you desire most? The waiter — your “Universal Waiter” — is ready to take your order. The catch? You’re the chef too, and the secret ingredient is one word: Moxie.

Moxie is that bold, unshakable determination that fuels your week, even on a Monday. Mondays aren’t the villain in your story — they’re the ultimate reset, a blank slate waiting for you to paint your masterpiece. What’s on your menu this week? Is it courage? Joy? A sprinkle of adventure? The Universal Waiter is listening, and it loves an inspired, detailed order.

Let’s dive right in. Say you’ve been dreaming of a trip to Paris with your best friend. Don’t just wish for it — start designing it. Begin by grabbing a journal and writing as though it’s already happened. “The Eiffel Tower sparkled just for us. We toasted with champagne at a tiny café in Montmartre.” Feel the joy of the experience as you write it. Next, whip up a vision board filled with images of Paris: the Seine, cozy bistros, and, of course, your dream outfits. When you channel your energy into your dreams like this, you’re not just daydreaming — you’re actually placing your order.

Why do I believe in this so fiercely? Because I’ve seen it work. Just last month, I found myself in London and Paris, celebrating my best friend Sophie’s birthday, exactly as I had imagined it. Every detail I dreamed up, right down to the chocolate croissant at sunrise, became my reality. The secret wasn’t magic. It was Moxie in action.

Moxie is fierce. Moxie is a courageous spirit. Moxie is perseverance and desire. Moxie is you!

Mondays are the perfect time to embrace this mindset. Instead of resisting the start of the week, embrace it and flip the script. Reframe Monday as the day you step into your power as a creator. It’s a chance to ask yourself: What do I really want? What’s the most powerful dream in my heart? Then, with a dash of determination and a heaping spoonful of radical positivity, start cooking up a week you can’t wait to begin!

And remember, the Universal Waiter is always on standby, ready to deliver. Just be sure to ask boldly, clearly, and with plenty of passion and intent. Dreams aren’t meant to stay tucked away. They’re meant to be savored, shared, and lived.

So, Beauties, what’s on your order this week? Whatever it is, make it big, make it bold, and don’t forget to throw in a side of fries. Mondays with Moxie are officially on the menu.

About Moxie on Monday

Catherine Grace O’Connell is chief executive cat-alyst of her female-focused digital media agency MODLife Media and an expert on becoming ageless in mind, body, and spirit. She has more than 30 years of study and experience in natural wellness, mindfulness, meditation and fitness. She is also the founder of Ageless In Seattle, a heart-centered community for women of all ages. You can follow her on her website CatherineGraceO, Instagram @catherinegraceo, and Tiktok @catherinegraceo

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