Monday Madness
- Tavia Robinson
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read

Madness Reimagined — Through the Lens of a PCC
In these times of emotional complexity and political noise, it’s more critical than ever for leaders, coaches, and forward-thinking professionals across industries to pause, reflect, and lead intentionally. Let’s reframe this Monday with a bold infusion of mindset mastery and professional coaching language.
“Your disposition will be suitable to that which you most frequently think upon; for the soul is tinged with the color and complexion of its own thoughts.” — Marcus Aurelius
As a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), I invite you to explore this through the lens of self-awareness, intentionality, and cognitive reframing.
Pause + Presence Practice Take a beat. Breathe deeply and ground yourself in the moment. Let your breath clear space for awareness.
Ask yourself:
What narrative am I choosing to live into today?
Which automatic thoughts have I allowed to take the wheel—and what would happen if I challenged them?
How might my mindset be influencing my leadership, team morale, and strategic choices?
Mindset Matters The science backs it. The ancients knew it. Your thoughts direct your emotional state, your leadership effectiveness, and even your physical health.
According to the Mayo Clinic and Healthline, positive thinking can support:
Benefit | Impact |
Longer life span | More resilience, less burnout |
Lower rates of depression | Healthier interpersonal dynamics |
Better physical well-being | Improved cardiovascular outcomes |
Stronger coping skills | Increased leadership agility |
Positive Thinking – Mayo Clinic Benefits of Positive Thinking – Healthline
Coach’s Corner Challenge Let’s bring this into your week and your work:
Reflect: Who do I want to be—especially when the stakes are high?
Journal: What intentional thoughts support the version of me that leads with clarity, care, and courage?
Share: Invite your team into this exercise. What shifts when positivity is a team value—not just a personal one?
“It’s only a thought… and a thought can be changed.” — Louise Hay
Let that be your doorway to transformation.
Micro-Practices for Positive Thought Integration
Try these bite-sized coaching moves throughout your day:
Name one thing you’re grateful for.
Reframe a limiting belief (“I’m not good at this”) into a growth lens (“I’m learning to lead this with support”).
Invite humor into moments of tension—it humanizes and heals.
Commit to mental fitness the way you would physical fitness: consistently, compassionately, and with intention.
Curate community: Who uplifts your energy, sharpens your thinking, and fuels your courage?
One Final Inquiry for This Monday Madness What intentional thought will you choose to shape your day, your leadership, and your legacy?
Recommended Reads:
You Can Heal Your Life – Louise Hay
A Year of Living Consciously – Gay Hendricks
Let’s connect in the comments. Tag a colleague. Start the conversation. Coaching isn't just for session time—it's for how we show up.
One thought can shift a day. One mindset can shape a movement. One leader can ignite change.
Stay brave and heart-led,
You got this!
Coach Tavia, PCC, MSEd, MAT
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