25-Year Vision Thinking for Working Mothers: Identity, Priorities, and 1% Daily Shifts, with Monique Tenszen, P.Eng.

The episode introduces host Kinia Romanowska and guest Monique Tenszen, a principal engineer and mother of three, as they shift from a previous emotional discussion into a more mindset-focused conversation. Monique shares her background, including her engineering career, homeschooling family life, and her journey into identity and somatic healing work after reaching a personal crossroads. She describes how practices like somatic work and yoga nidra helped her process past challenges and gain clarity.

25-Year Vision Exercise

A major focus is her experience with a 25-year vision exercise, which pushed her to reflect deeply on her future relationships, career, finances, and how she wants to be perceived by her children and others. Although initially resistant, the exercise helped her identify core values and priorities, especially around motherhood and legacy. She explains how breaking that long-term vision into small, consistent daily actions allows for gradual but meaningful change.

Takeaway

The conversation emphasizes that starting is the hardest step, and progress comes from manageable, consistent efforts rather than perfection. Monique highlighted the importance of accountability, self-compassion, and removing barriers to action, while also noting that women who engage in this work tend to prioritize themselves, leading to improved relationships and overall life outcomes.

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