Author: Maria Connolly

Experiencing Emotions Fully & Safely Through Journaling – Find the Style that Works for You

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Emotional Intelligence, Self-Leadership Skills.

“I don’t want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them.” ~ Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray

Emotions – we love them when they make us feel good. But when we’re experiencing emotions that make us feel uncomfortable we want to control our emotions, turn our emotions off, hide our emotions, manage our emotions, or numb our emotions. We can even hate ourselves for the way we feel.

It’s easy to label emotions as good or bad, but your feelings are simply messages from your body and mind informing you that you have a situation needing your attention; and you’re going to learn something from it!

5 Easy, Effective Healing Practices When It’s Smoky Outside

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Health and Wellness.

Inhaling fresh air is something we take for granted until we’re surrounded by smoke-filled skies. Then we just want relief! Here in the Pacific Northwest, summer wildfires are becoming all too common. The smoky haze is overwhelming, as days turn into weeks. It wears down not only our physical health but also our mental and emotional well-being. And it can worsen respiratory issues or other health conditions.

Whether it’s due to wildfires, pollution, or other environmental factors, we need to know how to prepare and cope when it’s smoky outside. It’s always important to be gentle with yourself and prioritize self-care, but this is especially true when smoke is in the air.

Engage a Receiving Mindset. It’s The Power Skill That Makes Life Changes Last!

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Change Your Life, Fearless Mindset, Somatic Coaching.

Often, we think that changing a behavior means that we stop doing, or give up, something. For example, If I want to stop gaining weight, I need to stop eating sugar or carbs. However, a more positive and productive way to think about it is to engage a receiving mindset.

What does a receiving mindset look like? You’re going to be adventurous and experiment with different vegetables and fruits and ways of preparing them. As a result, you’ll be gaining a wider variety of food that’s better for you so you feel like you want to feel. You’ll actually be eating more of the good stuff.

Surprising Ways that Overextending Yourself In the Past Stays in Your Body

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Healthy Relationships, Somatic Coaching, Somatic Embodiment.

Sometimes, we want something to work so badly we end up overextending ourselves almost to the point of breaking. Some people call it bending over backward for someone. You’ve been there, right? At the time, the situation seems to demand that you keep giving just to maintain a semblance of peace.

How to Build a Strong Social Support Network for Women in Leadership

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Great Circle Community, Healthy Relationships.

Part of being human is going through different phases of life. As children, we’re dependent on our parents. Then in the adolescent years, we push for a more autonomous position. Then finally as adults, we learn to become interdependent.

However, whether by nature or nurture, a person may not fully evolve as he or she has the potential to do. Because our society values independence to a fault, often individuals aren’t taught or don’t learn skills to develop interdependent relationships.

Author: Maria Connolly

Experiencing Emotions Fully & Safely Through Journaling – Find the Style that Works for You

5 Easy, Effective Healing Practices When It’s Smoky Outside

Engage a Receiving Mindset. It’s The Power Skill That Makes Life Changes Last!

Surprising Ways that Overextending Yourself In the Past Stays in Your Body

How to Build a Strong Social Support Network for Women in Leadership

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