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How to Strengthen Your Spiritual Foundation for Greater Peace and Joy

Written by Maria Connolly on . Posted in Health and Wellness, Self-Leadership Skills.

When people think of improving their health, they often think of improving physical, mental, and emotional health. All these are good and essential, however, it doesn’t satisfy a deeper health that we all innately have – our spiritual health. Just as we can do strength training for greater physical stamina, we can also work on […]

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

Written by Maria Connolly on . 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.

Experiencing Emotions Fully & Safely Through Journaling – Find the Style that Works for You

Written by Maria Connolly on . Posted in Emotional Intelligence, Self-Leadership Skills.

“I don’t want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them.” ~ Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray Emotions – we love them when they make us feel good. But when we’re experiencing emotions that make us feel uncomfortable we want to control our […]

Empowering Everyday Rituals for Life Are Mindful, Meaningful & Mighty

Written by Maria Connolly on . Posted in Life Skills, Mindfulness.

I was recently asked by a women’s empowerment leader, Dr. Christie de la Gandara, to share how everyday rituals can empower at-risk women. She’s deeply committed to fighting the current femicide crisis in Latin America — the killing of females because of their gender. She also included my contact information in her pamphlet of resources […]

How to Improve Your Feeling of Well-being — P.E.R.M.A. Model for Happiness

Written by Maria Connolly on . Posted in Health and Wellness, Life Skills, Self-Leadership Skills, Stepping Forward.

Are you in the pursuit of happiness? Or are you waiting for it to come to you? “The pursuit of happiness” is one of our unalienable rights, according to the U. S. Declaration of Independence. Isn’t that interesting? They focused on the process of searching for happiness, not happiness itself. Think about that deeply, because […]

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