Author: Maria Connolly

Nip the Tall Poppy Syndrome in the Bud & Build Your Self-Esteem

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Positive Mindset, Self-Leadership Skills.

Australians have a term — the Tall Poppy Syndrome. Have you heard of it? It’s the idea that poppies should all grow at the same height and speed. If one becomes taller than the others, it should be cut down to size, to maintain the uniformity of the crop. Do you recall a time when you were feeling on top of the world because you accomplished something wonderful; then someone threw a wet blanket on your joy, cutting you down to size? You’ve experienced the Tall Poppy Syndrome.

You deserve to be proud of yourself, so let’s examine how you can more fully build your self-esteem to withstand this pervasive attitude!

Doing It All? Ditch the Superwoman Syndrome And Make Real Progress

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Dream Big - Start Small, Women in Leadership.

The Superwoman Syndrome — where a modern woman strives to achieve perfection in all spheres of her life at the cost of neglecting herself.

Society glorifies women who are “doing it all.” You wake up early to pack lunches, answer emails, and remind your partner about a bill. At work, you notice the empty coffee pot, pick up the slack on a project, and remember birthdays. Your to-do list never ends. Sound familiar?

Stop Being a People Pleaser — Celebrate the Unique Person You Are!

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Dream Big - Start Small, Fearless Mindset, Life Skills.

It’s normal to want to be loved, to fit in, and to be accepted. We care what other’s think. That’s why we all do the dance of give and take – we’re trying to find our place in our family, the workplace, our community and the world. And if you start from a grounded, well-balanced sense of self and others, it isn’t so difficult to stand up for yourself, celebrate the unique person you are, and be your own woman. However, many women have learned that being a people pleaser is safer.

3 Top Limiting Life Patterns That Keep Women From Reaching Full Potential

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Dream Big - Start Small, Fearless Mindset, Positive Mindset, Women in Leadership.

Remember your first steps? Before doubt crept in, before you learned about falling, you were fearless. You pulled yourself up, wobbled forward, and tried until you made it. No inner critic, no fear of looking foolish, just pure determination and joy in the discovery of what your body could do. Somewhere along the way, many of us learned to second-guess that natural confidence. We picked up subtle (and not-so-subtle) messages about how we “should” behave, which turned into life patterns that hold us back today.

Breaking Through: Overcome Obstacles in Your Path to Professional Excellence

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Dream Big - Start Small, Leadership Skills, Self-Leadership Skills, Women in Leadership.

As ambitious women with big dreams, we’ve all hit that point where we’re ready to go further, but something seems to hold us back. How can we work through these roadblocks? The answer will be found, not in working harder, but in working smarter and understanding ourselves on a deeper level. Let’s dive into how breaking through personal barriers will help you reach your full potential.

Author: Maria Connolly

Nip the Tall Poppy Syndrome in the Bud & Build Your Self-Esteem

Doing It All? Ditch the Superwoman Syndrome And Make Real Progress

Stop Being a People Pleaser — Celebrate the Unique Person You Are!

3 Top Limiting Life Patterns That Keep Women From Reaching Full Potential

Breaking Through: Overcome Obstacles in Your Path to Professional Excellence

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