Category: Positive Mindset

Unlock Your High-Performance Mindset & Live the Life You Love!

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Dream Big - Start Small, EMERGE Method, Fearless Mindset, Positive Mindset.

You’ve checked all the boxes of a high-performance mindset — an impressive career, a relentless work ethic, and a reputation for getting things done. Yet behind closed doors, the pressure is unrelenting. Work demands never slow down, home feels more like an obligation than a sanctuary, and deep down, you wonder: Is this really the success I worked so hard for?

Success isn’t just about hard work — it’s about working smarter. Some women think that a high-performance mindset requires them to push themselves relentlessly, believing that sheer effort will lead to the success they crave. But at a certain point, force alone reaches its limit. Intelligence must lead the way.

Nip the Tall Poppy Syndrome in the Bud & Build Your Self-Esteem

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

Australians have a term — the Tall Poppy Syndrome. Have you heard of it? It’s the idea that poppies should all grow at the same height and speed. If one becomes taller than the others, it should be cut down to size, to maintain the uniformity of the crop. Do you recall a time when you were feeling on top of the world because you accomplished something wonderful; then someone threw a wet blanket on your joy, cutting you down to size? You’ve experienced the Tall Poppy Syndrome.

You deserve to be proud of yourself, so let’s examine how you can more fully build your self-esteem to withstand this pervasive attitude!

3 Top Limiting Life Patterns That Keep Women From Reaching Full Potential

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Dream Big - Start Small, Fearless Mindset, Positive Mindset, Women in Leadership.

Remember your first steps? Before doubt crept in, before you learned about falling, you were fearless. You pulled yourself up, wobbled forward, and tried until you made it. No inner critic, no fear of looking foolish, just pure determination and joy in the discovery of what your body could do. Somewhere along the way, many of us learned to second-guess that natural confidence. We picked up subtle (and not-so-subtle) messages about how we “should” behave, which turned into life patterns that hold us back today.

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.

The Power of Perception and Projection Revealed & How to Use It in Your Life

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Emotional Intelligence, Positive Mindset.

Have your first impressions of a situation or person ever made you act in a way you later regret? Our power of perception can cause trouble if we misjudge. At the very least, it gets us off on the wrong foot. On the other hand, it can be a protection when our gut tells us to be wary. How do we know when to trust our power of perception and when to override it?

Category: Positive Mindset

Unlock Your High-Performance Mindset & Live the Life You Love!

Nip the Tall Poppy Syndrome in the Bud & Build Your Self-Esteem

3 Top Limiting Life Patterns That Keep Women From Reaching Full Potential

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

The Power of Perception and Projection Revealed & How to Use It in Your Life

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