Category: Mindfulness

Mindfulness provides access to powerful inner resources so we can change the way we see and ultimately experience difficult situations. We’re empowered to participate in these situations – and interact with the world at large – as we work with what arises instead of trying to escape.

Mindfulness and Self-Awareness: #1Tool for Improving Quality of Life

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

When you begin any fitness routine, you first work on your mobility so you can execute each exercise properly. If your mobility is limited, you can injure yourself. How do you strengthen your Inner Fitness mobility? By practicing the Inner Fitness Challenge Tool #1 — Mindfulness and Self-Awareness!

Our brain likes to give us shortcuts, so it saves energy. As a result, we do so many things automatically… from tying our shoes to conversing with our loved ones. And often those automatic responses can get us into trouble. We eat things we shouldn’t. We say things we regret. We react in hurtful ways. To turn this around use mindfulness and self-awareness.

Overcoming Procrastination with Mindfulness in 3 Simple, Easy Steps

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Dream Big - Start Small, Life Skills, Mindfulness, Self-Leadership Skills.

Mindfully practicing the following steps to overcoming procrastination will change your life.

Some days it feels like you’re drowning. You know you want to do something, but you can’t get started. You feel too overwhelmed. What makes us feel like that?

It’s not a flaw in your character. It’s a chemical process in your brain! Neuroscience explains why we procrastinate. And when you understand why, then you can find ways of naturally working with your brain chemistry.

Why Setting Powerful Intentions Is The Failproof Way to Keep Your Resolutions

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Mindfulness.

As you review this last year, did you accomplish most of what you set out to at the beginning of the year? Every New Year people make resolutions they don’t keep. Why is that? Often it’s not the resolution that’s the problem; it’s that the intention behind the resolution wasn’t powerful enough. Consider why setting powerful intentions is the way to guarantee you keep your resolutions…

Know the Difference Between Thankful and Grateful to Live a Richer Life

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Healthy Relationships, Mindfulness, Positive Mindset.

If the words “grateful” and “thankful” were colors, in the shade of red, which would be the darker, richer red? Many of us use those words interchangeably. They are closely related. But there are fundamental differences between the two. Understanding the difference between thankful and grateful will deepen and enrich your mindfulness practices.

Soul Care — How to Practice This Deepest Form of Self-Care

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Health and Wellness, Life Skills, Mindfulness.

I congratulate you! You’re doing very well at incorporating a self-care routine into your busy lives. You’re eating better, sleeping longer and deeper, and exercising more. And it’s paying off! You tell me that you have more energy and feel so much better. I’m proud of you. But may I bring to your attention a trend I see? People are trying to steal a few moments to cram self-care into the busyness of life, which ultimately diminishes or negates the intention of self-care. The result I’m seeing is that this approach doesn’t allow space for soul care.

Category: Mindfulness

Mindfulness and Self-Awareness: #1Tool for Improving Quality of Life

Overcoming Procrastination with Mindfulness in 3 Simple, Easy Steps

Why Setting Powerful Intentions Is The Failproof Way to Keep Your Resolutions

Know the Difference Between Thankful and Grateful to Live a Richer Life

Soul Care — How to Practice This Deepest Form of Self-Care

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