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The Antidote to Panic — Mindfully Reducing Fight or Flight Response

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Controlling Stress.

If you’re hiking in the woods in Oregon and you see the glowing eyes of a cougar, will your heart start racing? Of course it will! The fight or flight stress response kicks in with a vengeance and panic makes you want to run! However, your life depends on getting a grip on your panic and courageously standing your ground, maintaining eye contact, and raising your arms to make yourself appear bigger and noisier to scare the big cat off.

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Curiosity

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Positive Mindset.

Do you sometimes feel like you’re not what other people think you are, that you’ve got them fooled, that they’re not seeing how limited you are? When insecurities and self-doubt trigger these thoughts, it’s a phenomenon known as imposter syndrome and many highly successful people have experienced it. The good news is overcoming imposter syndrome takes an attitude of curiosity. Really, could it be so simple?

Excellence is a Habit that Prevents Self-Defeating Beliefs and Behavior

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Life Skills, Self-Leadership Skills, Stepping Forward.

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Will Durant

Habit is one of the strongest forces in our lives. And that’s a good thing because if you had to stop and make a brand new decision about every little thing in life, you’d never make it out of bed, let alone get to work. While most habits are behaviors that save you a great deal of time, not all habits are helpful. Some actually get in your way of making progress toward desired goals. However, if mindfully striving for excellence becomes your overriding habit — your preferred way of being — then your other habits will be beneficial. Yes, the quest for excellence is a habit that feeds success!

75 Powerful Reflection Prompts that Unlock Missing, Hidden Wisdom Every Person Needs

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

“Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful.” ~ Margaret J. Wheatley

Imagine that everything you’ve ever experienced has been wiped from your memory. How lost would you feel? On the other hand, what if your brain was constantly flooded by every sensation you’ve experienced? It would be an unbearable overload! So we can be thankful that the brain does daily sorting, filing, and clearing. Understanding that this happens gives us an edge, if we use it mindfully! We can influence the brain by telling it what to keep and what to discard through a practice of reflection. But reflection takes time and effort and it doesn’t come easily to everyone, so I’d like to share some reflection prompts that will get you started.

Low Motivation – 5 Powerful Ways to Harmonize Action and Fear

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Fearless Mindset, Self-Leadership Skills, Stepping Forward.

Is your closet full of unfinished projects? Are your shelves covered with training courses you started, but never completed? Do you have relationships that are unfulfilling and stagnant? How often do you feel really excited and motivated to try something new, but as you begin, fear creeps in and stops you from taking the next step necessary to moving forward? If you suffer from low motivation learn to bravely take action by creating harmony within yourself when you feel fear.

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The Antidote to Panic — Mindfully Reducing Fight or Flight Response

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Curiosity

Excellence is a Habit that Prevents Self-Defeating Beliefs and Behavior

75 Powerful Reflection Prompts that Unlock Missing, Hidden Wisdom Every Person Needs

Low Motivation – 5 Powerful Ways to Harmonize Action and Fear

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