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7 Reasons Why We Know Action Is The Antidote To Despair

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Fearless Mindset, Positive Mindset.

Activist and songwriter, Joan Baez is famous for saying, “Action is the antidote to despair.” Without hope, we become powerless. However, when we feel hopeful, we manage to find the energy to keep going, even against all odds. What makes the difference? It’s our emotional response to a given situation. Our emotions around hope and despair are powerful and can be life-altering! You know this if you’ve been in a situation where you couldn’t see your way out and you felt despair.

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Curiosity

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Positive Mindset.

Do you sometimes feel like you’re not what other people think you are, that you’ve got them fooled, that they’re not seeing how limited you are? When insecurities and self-doubt trigger these thoughts, it’s a phenomenon known as imposter syndrome and many highly successful people have experienced it. The good news is overcoming imposter syndrome takes an attitude of curiosity. Really, could it be so simple?

Build your Self-Esteem by Nipping the Tall Poppy Syndrome in the Bud

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

“Be proud of every scar on your heart, each one holds a lifetime’s worth of lessons.” ~ Wallace Stegner

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!

My Top 10 Self Motivation Techniques Guaranteed to Keep You Energized

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

“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.” ~ Amelia Earhart

Some days you jump out of bed because you can’t wait to begin your day. Other times, it’s hard to make yourself do anything. What accounts for this? What self-motivation techniques can you use to get you through the tough days?

There are many factors that either support or undermine motivation…the amount and quality of sleep, diet, exercise, emotional and mental state, curiosity and interest are just a few. But the biggest factor comes down to YOUR reason why. After all, motivation begins with motive. I encourage you to get into the habit of asking yourself, “What is my motive for saying or doing this?”

Change Your Thinking: 30 Ways to Make the World a Better Place

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

“I wanted to change the world. But I have found that the only thing one can be sure of changing is oneself.” ~ Aldous Huxley

The recent tragedy and the resulting protests across the world have made all of us think about how we can be a force for good in the world, not passively turning a blind eye or actively adding to the sorrows. I believe the solution lies in this: if you want to change the world, change your thinking.

Wouldn’t you agree that the quality of your life depends on YOUR attitude — the way you think about your life? It’s not dependent on your circumstances, who you’re with, or what you have. People can have it all and still be miserable. People can have so little and be joyful.

The quality of our world will be improved by each of us modeling the behavior we want to see. What qualities do you want to experience more fully?

Category: Positive Mindset

7 Reasons Why We Know Action Is The Antidote To Despair

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Curiosity

Build your Self-Esteem by Nipping the Tall Poppy Syndrome in the Bud

My Top 10 Self Motivation Techniques Guaranteed to Keep You Energized

Change Your Thinking: 30 Ways to Make the World a Better Place

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