Monika Vijaykumar

A Note From Me

I didn’t set out to build a brand.

This journey began with a feeling — the feeling of being “on” all the time, and quietly wondering when it was okay to rest.

When do I get to pause?

Like many women, I moved through my days carrying responsibilities, emotions, and expectations without ever truly stopping.

I wasn’t falling apart. I was functioning. And I was tired — not just physically, but emotionally.

Permission Was the Beginning

I didn’t need another routine. I didn’t need more discipline. I didn’t need to be fixed.

I needed permission — to pause without guilt, to rest without explaining, to care for myself inside the life I was already living.

What I Believe Now

Most women aren’t broken. They’re just carrying a lot.

You don’t need an hour to reset. Sometimes, you just need a moment.

From Me to You

If you’ve found your way here, chances are you’ve been holding things together quietly too.

You don’t have to do more to deserve rest.
You’re allowed to pause.

— Monika