Truly Present
Rediscover Being Human through True Presence
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Attention is one of the most valuable gifts you can offer—to your work, your relationships, and to God.
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​Sound familiar?
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You check your screen time and feel that familiar wave of guilt—how did I spend hours on my phone again? But by now, it barely fazes you.
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You keep saying you "don't have time" to pray, yet entire days slip by.
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You want to cut back on social media... but somehow, you just can’t.
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You're constantly battling FOMO—always afraid you're missing out.
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Silence feels overwhelming because your thoughts get loud.
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You can’t go long without checking your phone, and the idea of being without it makes you anxious.
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Deep down, you know it’s a problem—but you brush it off because everyone struggles with this, right?​
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WHAT IF it didn't HAVE to be this way?
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You have freedom—and more choice than you think.
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You can step away from that little screen and confidently use social media in a healthy, intentional way.
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God receives the beautiful, undivided gift of your attention.
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The noise of the world fades, and clarity returns.
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You choose to be on social media—but you’re no longer ruled by it.
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Technology becomes a tool—not a trap—serving a greater purpose: meaningful, soul-deep relationships.
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And slowly, with God’s grace, you begin to rebuild the village your heart has always longed for.
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My Story
After graduating college in December 2022, the excitement of earning my degree, celebrating the holidays, and attending the SEEK23 Catholic Conference faded quickly. Reality hit hard. Entering the professional world while navigating a painful breakup left me overwhelmed—and I found myself turning to social media and other apps to numb the discomfort and escape the pain. Although I had struggled with overusing my smartphone for nearly a decade, it wasn’t until early 2023 that I truly realized how deeply I was enslaved to it. That’s when I made a bold decision: for Lent, I chose to fast from social media, music, and podcasts.​
What happened next?
An incredible, indescribable transformation with the Lord.
This transformation led me to permanently delete my personal Instagram and Facebook accounts—and even give up my smartphone altogether during the Easter season. I haven’t looked back since. Through this journey, I’ve discovered how to encounter God in the small, sacred details of daily life:
In the quiet
In unhurried, face-to-face relationships
In the beauty of being fully present
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Today, I’m passionate about sharing the joy and freedom that comes from breaking free from hyper-connectivity—for the sake of deeper communion with Christ and a life of holiness.
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What People Have Said...
"Being coached by Monica was really helpful! I received a lot of insights through her coaching and was left feeling more empowered and eager to take what we discussed and bring it to Jesus, who is truly present to me always".
"I felt seen and heard and challenged. It's amazing what can come to the surface just from answering a few questions"
"If anybody thinks he/she want to overcome any bad habit or overthinking, or addiction to phones/gadgets/social media, I highly recommend Monica".
I am so glad you are here!
Hi, I’m Monica—a Catholic first, digital minimalist second, and proud Texan third. I’m a cradle Catholic, but my personal relationship with Jesus truly began just before I started college at Texas A&M. During my time there, my love for the faith deepened, and I became passionate about sharing it with others. After graduating, I entered a season of growth and discovery. That’s when I took the leap into digital minimalism—deleting my Instagram and Facebook accounts and letting go of my iPhone. Without the option to hide behind a screen, I was confronted with real, raw life—and it was beautiful. In the space that opened up, I found deeper peace, greater creativity, more meaningful connection with God, and a new level of intentionality in how I live. It was in prayer, in the midst of all these changes, that the inspiration for starting Truly Present came clearly to me. Today, my mission is simple: to share the joy and freedom that comes from living unplugged, undistracted, and fully alive in Christ.
The Mission of Truly Present
The mission of Truly Present is to empower individuals to reclaim control over their technology—one of the most subtle and powerful distractions from our vocation, work, and spiritual life. I am here to encourage and inspire you in your pursuit of holiness and sainthood. Just as every person’s calling is unique, so too are the tools and rhythms that support it. But the goal remains the same for all of us: deeper union with God and the journey toward sanctification.
Social media, smartphones, and most forms of modern tech are optional—but too often, we live by default rather than with intention. The invitation is to live by design, not distraction.
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