Community and persistence helped me emerge from a pretty tough 2025, feeling strong, energised and ready to go.
 
It wasn’t dogged, white-knuckling persistence (which I’ve definitely done in the past) - it was reflective, considered and purposeful persistence.
 
And I didn’t do it alone. 
 
Community was EVERYTHING. 
 

 
These are some of the ways I accessed community in 2025:
 
I began weekly accountability sessions with a dear friend who is also self-employed. We share our priorities for the week, gently keep each other accountable and offer a space to release the burden of running your own business in a company of one.
 
I started a book club with beautiful women in my local area, all of whom are busy juggling work, family and the stresses of the world; and all of whom are open-minded, supportive and ready to be vulnerable.
 
I joined a local gym and began to prioritise group classes over solo exercise. Being in rooms of people doing something together is useful when you're an extrovert who works alone.
 
I became a Professional Member of the EMCC and started regularly attending their members events. I also re-engaged with my coaching school, Animas Centre for Coaching, attending more of their alumni events.
 
And finally, I started The Rewriters Community my membership for people who want to create sustainable, long-lasting career (and lifestyle) change. I have convened the most gorgeous group of women who are already supporting one another and exchanging their ideas, ambitions and wisdom.
 
 
Membership is always open and you are always welcome to join us
 
Join now and come along to our next Accountability Session on Thursday 5th February at 10am (GMT)
 
 

 
Finding it hard to get started this year? Maybe you're a perfectionist…
 
The latest episode of The Rewriters Pod is out now - How to Stop the Perfectionism-Procrastination Cycle. Breaking free from this loop is a great intention for 2026 and I share lots of research and resources to help you get there. 
 
 

 
I hope you've had a hopeful start to the new year and are finding ways to access or create your own communities - we need connection, compassion and belonging more than ever.
 
That’s all for now Rewriter, wishing you an inspiring and fulfilling week ahead. 
 
Monique xx
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