"A rest area isn't a place to stop — it's a place to reroute. That's often where guidance begins."

190. Mini Monday: Direction (Over Perfection)

Welcome back to Mini Monday on the Superlatively Yes podcast.
I'm Tanya, and I'm really glad you're here.

Today we're talking about direction — not perfection, not hustle, not starting over… just choosing where you're headed next.

If you've found yourself paused, distracted, or pulled into a mental rest area lately, this episode is your reminder: rest areas aren't meant to be permanent stops — they're places to reroute. And sometimes, that's exactly where guidance begins.

This Mini Monday is about small course corrections, tender progress, and choosing one irreversible step that leaves evidence your life moved forward today. Growth doesn't usually happen on a big stage — it happens quietly, in hallways, in ordinary moments, and yes… sometimes while being locked out of your own hotel room.

If January didn't go how you planned, or if you feel behind before the week even starts, this episode will gently help you reset your direction with grace, humor, and clarity.

You don't need a perfect plan.
You just need a next right step.

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"You don't need more motivation. You need traction."

Welcome back to Mini Monday. I'm Tanya, and I'm really glad you're here.

In this episode, I wanted to gently remind you of something January has a habit of making us forget: it is not too late. If you didn't start the year perfectly on January 1st, you haven't failed. That's not how real life works, and it's definitely not how growth works.

This Mini Monday is about traction, not pressure. I've been challenging us this month to focus on one irreversible task a day. Just one small, completed action that can't be undone. Something that leaves evidence your life moved forward today. It might be sending an email you've been avoiding, hanging a picture that's been leaning against the wall, or finally scheduling the appointment you keep putting off. Quietly starting still counts as progress, and progress is pleasing to the brain. Finished things build confidence.

When we stop chasing motivation and start building traction, something shifts. Practicing the habit of finishing strengthens our confidence and helps us master our time. And time management isn't about pressure or hustle—it's how we begin to recapture our lives. This is preparation, not punishment.

I also invite you to take an honest look at your life without shame or comparison. What's working? What's draining you? What have you outgrown but keep carrying anyway? You are allowed to make a change before things fall apart. You can reset without a crisis forcing it. Sometimes growth simply looks like stopping and choosing to do things differently.

I shared a sweet moment from a recent family game night that reminded me how often life deals us into seasons we don't fully understand. Just like learning a new game, we watch, listen, and learn as we go. Learning still counts as progress. You belong in the season you're in, even if you don't know all the rules yet.

We also talk about visualizing your future self—not in a vague or "woo woo" way, but clearly. How does that version of you move through mornings? What does she tolerate? What does she no longer put up with? That future version isn't imaginary. It's potential. And you don't become that person all at once. You become her one irreversible task at a time.

I speak directly to self-esteem in this episode, because I see so many capable, thoughtful, qualified people holding themselves back from spaces where they absolutely belong. Confidence isn't loud. Confidence is giving yourself permission to show up, to take your place, and to be seen without apology. You don't always feel ready—but when you step forward, readiness follows.

Before we wrap up, I offer a small bonus challenge for the week: delete one thing that steals your time and attention but doesn't serve you. Replace it intentionally with something that builds you. Replacement matters. It keeps your mind moving forward instead of feeling deprived. When you choose loops that actually close—loops that leave evidence—you begin to feel capable again.

If you've been feeling behind, uncertain, or hesitant to step into the next version of your life, I want you to hear this clearly: you are not late, you are not behind, and you are not done.

Take a deep breath with me. You still have time, and you are allowed to use it well.

I'm so glad you're here, friends. Spending Mondays with you is my favorite part of the week.

Hi friends,
It's Tanya and Jen, and we had so much fun recording this first episode of 2026 with you.

This one started the way most of our best conversations do over chips and salsa… and somehow turned into a full-blown heart-to-heart about quitting, trying again, common sense, and how we're all accidentally wasting our talents on our phones.

We talk about National Quitters Day (the second Friday in January — yes, we Googled it 😂) and why so many of us give up on our goals so quickly. Not because we're lazy… but because we set the bar so high and rely on motivation instead of grace.

In this episode, we laugh, ramble, and tell the truth about:

• Why motivation never stays

• How "all-or-nothing" thinking makes us quit

• The Trim Healthy Mama rule that changed how we see mistakes (you get a reset in three hours!)

• Why tiny choices beat big, dramatic overhauls

• Learning to cook ten meals instead of becoming a gourmet overnight

• Reading more books and scrolling less

• And giving ourselves permission to start again tomorrow

We also went full-soapbox about society in 2026 — because apparently we had some feelings 😅 — including:

• Traffic etiquette (LET ONE CAR IN, PEOPLE)

• Chick-fil-A drive-thru behavior

• Airport pajamas, bare feet, and barbecue on planes

• Bathroom manners (yes, we said boob-water)

• And why using a turn signal is not optional

And then we got serious in the best way:
We talked about trading TikTok for our talents — playing piano, cooking, reading, learning, creating, living — instead of scrolling away our lives.

Jen shared her goal to read more in 2026 after going from 50 books to 12, and Tanya committed (on record!) to learning how to cook real meals instead of surviving on crockpot chaos and restaurant food.

We ended with a simple invitation:
What's one thing you could quit this year?
And what's one thing you should make more room for?

You don't have to be perfect.
You don't have to do it every day.
You just have to keep coming back.

Thank you for being here with us, laughing with us, growing with us, and doing life alongside us. We love you so much, and we can't wait to see what 2026 holds for all of us. 💛

Tanya & Jen

In this Mini Monday episode of Superlatively Yes, Tanya invites you to slow down, reset, and gently begin your week, and your year, with purpose instead of pressure.

We're living in a noisy, distracted world where most of us wake up already feeling behind. In this episode, Tanya talks about how easy it is to spend our days reacting, scrolling, and carrying too much in our minds and why a small reset can change everything.

You'll hear:

• Why modern life leaves us overstimulated and exhausted

• The power of pausing instead of constantly pushing

• How writing things down helps the brain feel lighter and more in control

• Why simple lists, prayers, or honest conversations can bring clarity

• How small, finished tasks build a meaningful life over time

Tanya also shares a heartfelt reflection on the journey of Superlatively Yes from its beginnings in early 2022 with Jasa, to Jennifer becoming a co-host, and how the podcast continues to grow and evolve alongside its listeners. This episode is a reminder that this show was never about being polished; it's about being present and walking through life together.

As we step into 2026, this Mini Monday is a gentle invitation to live on purpose to notice, to choose, and to build a life you're proud of, one small moment at a time.

To close, Tanya gives one simple challenge:
Do one irreversible task today.
One small thing that leaves evidence that today mattered — a walk, a prayer, a phone call, a page written, or a surface cleaned.

Because we don't change our lives with giant leaps.
We change them with small, finished steps.

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My sweet friends 🤍
If you're feeling a little foggy after the holidays, distracted, behind, or like everything is slightly "off," this episode is for you. Today isn't about restarting your whole life. It's a reset. A soft landing into 2026 with some simple systems that help your brain breathe again.

What this episode is really about:

Resetting, not reinventing.

Getting the noise out of your head and into one place (because progress is pleasing to the brain).

Creating evidence that the day moved forward.

Recapturing our time, attention, and talent (instead of handing it to doom scrolling).

Key takeaways (quick + clear):
✅ Progress calms the brain. Open loops create mental noise.
✅ A brain dump is a reset button. The goal isn't to do it all—the goal is to see it.
✅ Saving something to your phone isn't an action step. (Ask me how I know 😂)
✅ One irreversible task a day builds momentum and self-trust.
✅ When nothing in your environment reminds you what matters, you lose focus. That's why boards work.

January Challenge: One Irreversible Task a Day
An irreversible task is something that leaves evidence and can't be easily undone:

A workout

A journal page

Reading a chapter

Hanging a picture

Styling a shelf

Completing one project step

3 Board Ideas from the episode (choose ONE to start):

Prayer Board – names, requests, scriptures, gratitude

Vision Board – not "manifesting," just setting direction

Life Board – current projects + punch lists + what matters right now
(Simple supplies. No perfection. Just visible reminders.)

📎 Your Printable Download (Patreon Exclusive):
✨ 12 Irreversible Tasks Challenge — fridge-friendly + cute + motivating
Use it exactly as-is, or let it inspire your own list. The magic is getting it out of your head and into the real world.

12 Irreversible Task Ideas (from the episode):

Read a chapter or two

Clean out one messy drawer

Write in your journal

Style an outdated/unfinished shelf

Clean out your tote bag/diaper bag/back seat

Go to sleep early

Create a project you saved on your phone

Create a January playlist

Stretch on the floor for 20 minutes

Put a meal in the crockpot early

Do a 20-minute workout/walk/jog

Take a pet for a walk (yours or somebody else's 😄)

We're not trying to be busier in 2026. We're trying to be more intentional, more present, more skilled, and more engaged with our real lives.
Pick one thing today that can't be undone… and let that be enough. 🤍

Let's Talk About the Rest We Really Need (And Probably Aren't Getting)
In this episode, Tanya and Jen take a much-needed breather and invite you to do the same. We're not just talking about getting more sleep (although yes, please)—we're diving into the whole wild world of rest: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and even the kind you need after too much small talk. 😅

From personal confessions about burnout to laugh-out-loud moments about introvert crashes and DMV despair, we're sharing how we try to rest and why it's okay, essential, even, to stop and exhale.

You'll walk away with real-life tips, a few giggles, and permission to put your phone on Do Not Disturb.
So grab a cozy blanket (or hide in your car for 45 minutes—we don't judge), and press play.

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In this episode of the Superlatively Yes podcast, Tanya and Jen share their quirky moments, discuss their recent Easter celebrations, and reflect on Mariah's beautiful baby shower. They dive into their favorite books and TV shows, share their thoughts on reality TV, and recount a delightful road trip filled with food and laughter. The conversation also touches on home improvements and the humorous challenges of aging. Tanya and Jen explore the quirks and idiosyncrasies that make them who they are, while sharing humorous anecdotes about their lives, reflecting on family connections, self-awareness, and embracing authenticity. The discussion also delves into the significance of reframing our inner dialogue from critical to curious, encouraging listeners to understand their behaviors and thoughts more compassionately. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the joy of connection and the beauty of being true to oneself.

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00:00 Introduction and Quirky Moments

02:58 Easter Celebrations and Family Gatherings

06:05 Baby Shower Joy and Anticipation

09:02 Books, Shows, and Recommendations

12:02 Reality TV and Personal Preferences

14:59 Road Trip Adventures and Food Delights

17:55 Home Improvements and Family Projects

20:57 Garage Lighting and Aging Humor

24:39 The Joy of Family Connections

25:55 Roasting Ourselves: A Fun Exploration

27:32 Self-Reflection and Quirks

30:21 The Need for Control and Preparedness

33:15 The Humor in Everyday Life

36:04 Understanding Our Quirks

42:20 The Importance of Self-Awareness

44:11 Reframing Our Inner Dialogue

51:34 Embracing Authenticity and Connection