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Thrive Despite Life’s Ups and Downs by Learning to Weather the Storm

Written by Maria Connolly on January 27, 2021. Posted in Handling Change, Self-Leadership Skills.

I’m fascinated by sailing — you’ve probably noticed that theme on my website. I think it interests me because it’s a highly dynamic activity, so while sailors have to live in the moment it also requires planning and foresight. We’ve learned through life’s ups and downs in 2020 that we can’t control “the weather” but we can learn to use self-leadership tools to navigate through the elements and head in the direction we want to go!

Does it feel like you’ve been blown off course — maybe a little or maybe way off course? It’s difficult to stay inspired day after day, no it’s not difficult. It’s impossible! There are days where we just don’t feel inspired. It might be the world situation or it might be something going on in our personal life. So then what, do we just let the wind blow us in any direction?

No, even on days where we don’t feel particularly inspired we can stay the course. Let’s talk about two things that will help.

How to Cultivate Patience: The Key to Achieving Professional Mastery

Written by Maria Connolly on December 9, 2020. Posted in Handling Change, Self-Leadership Skills.

The path of the Warrior is lifelong, and mastery is often simply staying on the path. ~ Richard Strozzi-Heckler

An experienced sailor needs to cultivate patience in order to safely reach his or her destination. They learn the things within their control, such as the set of the sails. And the things outside their control, such as the wind! It’s part art, part science, but only those with patience stick with it! As we sail through our life, cultivating patience is key to getting to our destination of professional mastery.

This brings to mind the story of Nadia. This 60-year-old coach came to see me because she was unhappy with her professional life. She described her career as average. She’s passionate about learning and, over the years, she’s become a Jill-of-all-trades-and-master-of-none. As we spoke, I began to see a pattern emerging that revealed the cause of her discontent – she had not worked to cultivate patience.

Here’s how I knew this…

9 Ways for Staying Connected and Socially Close While Physically Distancing

Written by Maria Connolly on August 19, 2020. Posted in Handling Change, Healthy Relationships, Self-Leadership Skills.

“The world is so empty if one thinks only of mountains, rivers & cities; but to know someone who thinks & feels with us, & who, though distant, is close to us in spirit, this makes the earth for us an inhabited garden.” ~ Goethe

Social distancing…I’ve come to dislike this term. I understand that physical distancing shows care for my neighbors during this pandemic. I want them to feel comfortably safe, when I encounter them at the store or elsewhere. That requires physical distancing, not social distancing. I don’t have to rush past them, never acknowledging their existence. Just making eye contact and smiling is important. After all, they may not see my smile behind my mask, but they’ll see it in my eyes.

4 Core Components of Resilience: How to Become a More Resilient Person

Written by Maria Connolly on May 13, 2020. Posted in Controlling Stress, Handling Change, Positive Mindset, Self-Leadership Skills.

“If you can see yourself as an artist, and you can see that your life is your own creation, then why not create the most beautiful story for yourself?” ~ Don Miguel Ruiz

Life is full of unexpected twist and turns; some are pleasant and welcomed, others are devastating. At times we may think we just can’t endure it. Especially is this so after the loss of a loved one to death or a cherished privilege is snatched away from you, such as a dream job, a vocation that has defined your identity, or your security. What is it that makes us get back up, dust ourselves off and keep going? It’s the quality of resilience.

Be Patient with Yourself by Mindfully Observing Without Judgment

Written by Maria Connolly on May 6, 2020. Posted in Handling Change, Self-Leadership Skills.

“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

This pandemic doesn’t seem like it’s going away any time soon. As the days turn into weeks, and the weeks turn into months, our patience may begin to run thin. Since we know this, it will be helpful to review how you can become more lovingly patient with yourself.

While you may plan to use the stay-at-home order to feverishly clean your home, write a book, or work on increasing your mastery of a new skill, you might find yourself feeling too down to do so. And that might lead you to feeling worthless or unproductive.

Now is not the time to put such undue pressure on yourself. The stress and worry of trying to make sense of these unpredictable times, is hard on us, whether we admit it or not. It can’t help but change us, as it changes the very world around us.

Category: Handling Change

Thrive Despite Life’s Ups and Downs by Learning to Weather the Storm

How to Cultivate Patience: The Key to Achieving Professional Mastery

9 Ways for Staying Connected and Socially Close While Physically Distancing

4 Core Components of Resilience: How to Become a More Resilient Person

Be Patient with Yourself by Mindfully Observing Without Judgment

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Category: Handling Change

Thrive Despite Life’s Ups and Downs by Learning to Weather the Storm

How to Cultivate Patience: The Key to Achieving Professional Mastery

9 Ways for Staying Connected and Socially Close While Physically Distancing

4 Core Components of Resilience: How to Become a More Resilient Person

Be Patient with Yourself by Mindfully Observing Without Judgment

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