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Achieve Excellence – 9 Ways to Make Accountability Work for You

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Change Your Life, ICF Mentor, Self-Leadership Skills.

When you think of the word excellence, what images spring to mind? Is it the fine craftsmanship of a superior sailing ship? Or perhaps you think of an influential leader who masterfully brings out the best in the crowds that flock to her. How do people achieve excellence like that?

Excellence is not only for an elite few. Admittedly, some people are predisposed to traits that come readily to them. But no one excels without dedication and consistent effort. Can you upgrade from ‘settling for good enough’ to ‘achieving excellence’? Yes!

How To Overcome Obstacles In Life — Managing Setbacks With Ease

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

Under the best circumstances, change doesn’t come easily. Some people say it takes 21 days to create a new habit. However, one study shows that on average it takes up to 66 days. Some people can create a new habit in as little as 18 days, while others take 254 days! What do we learn from this? Don’t count the days. Be convinced that the new habit is what you want and practice it until it becomes a part of who you are. Because let’s face it, life isn’t ideal. Much of the time we’re overcoming obstacles as we make these changes.

How about you? Do your goals and intentions fade after the first setback? How many challenges can you handle before you give up?

Clarify Your WHY: 7 Go-To Questions That Keep You Focused On Your Dreams

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Change Your Life, ICF Mentor, Life Coaching.

We are all coaches. We coach ourselves by correcting or cheering ourselves on toward our dreams. We coach others as we give them advice, support, and encouragement. But most people come to a coaching role without training. That’s why it’s so important to have some go-to resources that help you clarify your WHY, because once you know why you’re doing something it’s easier to see if it’s helpful or not.

Nurturing Yourself Stimulates the Power that Makes Good Things Happen

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Change Your Life, Stepping Forward.

Usually, we face January with the resolve to “do better this year”. Yet, that’s starting from a very judgmental and negative space, isn’t it? What if, instead of setting lofty goals this year, we work on cultivating a more robust base on which we can build healthy systems for life? Imagine setting the intention of “nurturing yourself” as your only goal knowing that doing this will bring real improvement to all areas of life.

Making a commitment to deeply care for yourself and to engage in daily practices that come from a place of compassion, love, tenderness, and gratitude is a very unselfish thing to do. A committed practice to uplifting and honoring your own needs makes you better able to honor others. When you embrace the power of nurturing your heart, your world can be transformed at every level.

How to Choose Your State of Mind. It’s THE Power Tool for Positive Living!

Written by rogue-admin. Posted in Change Your Life, Fearless Mindset, Stepping Forward.

Every craftsman has a favorite, go-to tool that they always reach for because it reliably gets the job done. Have you thought about what tools you often reach for when you’re in a stressful or difficult situation? For some people, it’s anger. Other people use pouting. Are those the best tools to use? They’re more like using a screwdriver handle to pound a nail. It may do something, but you’re not going to be happy with the results. Plus, you’re more likely to get hurt. So what’s the power tool that you can use to easily shift your mood and choose a more resourceful state of mind, even under trying circumstances?

Category: Change Your Life

Achieve Excellence – 9 Ways to Make Accountability Work for You

How To Overcome Obstacles In Life — Managing Setbacks With Ease

Clarify Your WHY: 7 Go-To Questions That Keep You Focused On Your Dreams

Nurturing Yourself Stimulates the Power that Makes Good Things Happen

How to Choose Your State of Mind. It’s THE Power Tool for Positive Living!

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