Category: EMERGE Method

5 Sensitive Things We Outgrow. Make Yourself Fit In or Move On?

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Dream Big - Start Small, EMERGE Method, Self-Leadership Skills, Stepping Forward.

There are obvious things we outgrow. Clothes. Jobs. Homes. Trends that once felt exciting but now feel like a different lifetime and no longer reflect who we are. Those shifts are expected and easy to explain.

But there are deeper layers of outgrowing that people feel too uncomfortable to talk about. Beliefs that used to protect us. Friendships that once felt like home. Roles we played so long that we forgot they were optional. Versions of ourselves that once made perfect sense but no longer fit.

These are the inner shifts that happen quietly. The ones that change how you see yourself, what you tolerate, and what you’re willing to carry. These are the outgrown parts of life that don’t come with instructions, yet shedding them is essential for your next chapter.

It’s Vital to Stop Asking for Permission: Surprising Ways We Can Regain Power

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

At first glance, permission seems harmless. It’s simply the courtesy we extend to others and expect in return, right? Actually, for many women, permission has become a quiet habit that restrains us. Before acting, we check in, explain, and wait for someone else to nod. That conditioning runs deep, and it often undermines our confidence. But now, in this next season of life, we can stop asking for permission. But first, it’s important to recognize how and when we seek permission.

Hiding Behind a Mask? How To Gain Confidence to Be Your Authentic Self

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Dream Big - Start Small, EMERGE Method, Somatic Embodiment.

People love to dress up and try on new identities. From masquerade balls and Halloween parties to cosplay events and Carnival celebrations, masks invite mystery, excitement, and transformation. They let us explore sides of ourselves that might otherwise stay hidden. But once the festivities end and the masks come off, many of us are still hiding behind a mask, the invisible one we wear every day.

These masks don’t come with glitter, feathers, silk, or sequins. They’re that polished smile, confident stride, or “calm” voice that says, “I don’t need help, I’ve got this, Nothing rattles me,” even when inside we’re unraveling. We put on professional personas that make us feel safe in high-pressure environments. All the while, they drain our energy and separate us from our true selves.

Defining Moments in Life: What Your Younger Self Would Be Proud Of

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Dream Big - Start Small, EMERGE Method, Somatic Embodiment.

She didn’t set out to make a list, yet one quiet afternoon she found herself tracing the arc of her life, remembering the defining moments in life that had quietly changed everything. The day she said no when she once would have said yes. The time she started over when it would have been easier to stay. The conversation that mended a long silence. They weren’t headline milestones, but each one marked a turning point. Each one reshaped the direction of her life.

From Transition to Transformation: Embody Your New Self. It’s How Change Sticks!

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Dream Big - Start Small, EMERGE Method, Transform Your Life.

What a process change is! First comes transition, where you’re in the in-between, liminal stage, helping your body catch up with the vision you hold for your life. Then comes Integration, which leads to transformation. Know this: Integration is a practice, not a finish line. We tend to think transformation comes from and ends with decision-making. We view it as a breakthrough. A clear “before and after.” However, nothing could be further from the truth, as Ava’s experience illustrates…

Category: EMERGE Method

5 Sensitive Things We Outgrow. Make Yourself Fit In or Move On?

It’s Vital to Stop Asking for Permission: Surprising Ways We Can Regain Power

Hiding Behind a Mask? How To Gain Confidence to Be Your Authentic Self

Defining Moments in Life: What Your Younger Self Would Be Proud Of

From Transition to Transformation: Embody Your New Self. It’s How Change Sticks!

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