Send us a textThis week we are getting curious about what comes up for us when we either see someone else celebrating their wins, or we have a win of our own to share. For some, celebrating comes easy, for others, not so much. This week is all about getting curious about what is coming up for YOU. There is so much information to be gained when we are able to recognize not only what we think and feel around other people's successes , but also what we are thinking and feeling when we are entertaining the idea of celebrating our own success. As you get curious about your internal reaction to another's success, notice if you're thinking thoughts like: Why couldn't that be me? They just got lucky. There is no way that they're going to be able to repeat that success. I wish that I could have what they have. It's just not fair. Their success somehow takes away from my success or the success of others. I don't want to hear about it. It just makes me feel worse about my life. Some common hesitations around sharing ones own success are: What if others don't support me? It's not that big of a deal. It's not really something worth celebrating .What if I share my success this time, but the next time I do this, I fail? That would be so embarrassing. So it's better for me to just not share at all. I don't want to be seen as cocky. I need to be humble. And that means that I shouldn't talk about my success. Others have achieved so much more. So really my success isn't that big of a deal. Notice not only what the thoughts are that are arising, but notice what these thoughts create for you. More than likely the above thoughts are not going to create warm, fuzzy and supportive feelings. As we increase our capacity to celebrate ourselves and intentionally eliminate thoughts of comparison, it not only increases our capacity to celebrate others, but our own sense of abundance. Try on these more abundant celebratory thoughts and see how they feel: I’ve worked hard for this, and that hard work is something to be celebrated!Sharing my success can show others what is possible and inspire them to achieve their goals. This wasn’t a fluke. I know all the work that went into this and that hard work is paying off! By sharing my wins, I set a positive example for others to celebrate their achievements, too.My success can empower others to believe in their capability and pursue their dreams.I am my own best cheerleader. I can always celebrate me, even if others don’t have the capacity to do so. Everyone’s journey is unique, and I can celebrate my milestones along my path. My success has a positive impact on me and potentially on those around me. Sharing my success is a way to express joy and gratitude for positive outcomes. A more abundant life is just a thought away. And the more we focus on our "wins" the more our mind will be wired to look for them, which reinforces an abundance mindset!Want to learn more? Come and listen to this weeks podcast episode, Celebrating Wins: A Curious Exploration, on my podcast, Inner Work with MaryAnn Walker. Looking for customized support? Click here to apply to work with me. And hey, I want to hear what you're celebrating so I can celebrate with you! Click the social media buttons below to share your win! Here's to a week of celebrating YOU!Click here to find me on social media to celebrate your wins or to apply to work with me!  A more abundant life is just a thought away.  Looking for customized support? Click here to apply to work with me!

Send us a textAre you giving level 10 reactions to level 2 situations? Or maybe you're giving a level 2 reaction to a level 10 situation? Over and under reacting can be a sign that something in your life is out of alignment. But with a little curiosity, self compassion, and mindfulness, it is possible to get back on track! To connect with MaryAnn on her other platforms,  click here: https://linktr.ee/maryannwalker.lifeFind amazing journal prompts at Write Your Wellness here: https://writeyourwellness.com/Find your own copy of A Mind At Home With Itself here: https://amzn.to/3TNr7RC

Send us a textWelcome back, dear listeners! Happy New Year! With resolutions in the air, let's explore the power of affirmations and aspirations in shaping our goals. Affirmations, those positive declarations, work wonders when we genuinely believe them. However, if the magic isn't happening, it's time to consider your aspirations—the goals you're striving toward. Crafting affirmations that align with your aspirations is key. For instance, shift from "I am wealthy" to "I am finding more ways to become financially abundant every day." Small tweaks, big impact.  As a New Year gift to you, click here to grab 100 bridge thoughts tailored to health, wealth, relationships, and self-worth.https://maryannwalker-life.ck.page/fbd72512dd Your thoughts shape your 2024, and if you need support in managing your mind and achieving your goals, I'm here for you. Here's to a fantastic week and an even more incredible year! You've got this. Want to work together? Click here to apply now! 

Send us a textIn this episode, MaryAnn Walker delivers on her promise to share 10 practical ways to boost your emotional intelligence or emotional maturity. Before diving into these tips, she explains why cultivating emotional maturity is crucial, outlining five compelling reasons.Increase Self-Awareness:Gain insight into your emotions and behaviors.Enhance Interpersonal Relationships:Develop empathy for stronger and more fulfilling connections.Effective Conflict Resolution:Better manage emotions for finding workable solutions.Stress Management:Take ownership of your emotions for self-regulation.Improve Work Performance:Enhance leadership, teamwork, and adaptability.10 Ways to Increase Emotional Maturity:Assume There Is Always More to Learn:Encourage depth and increase empathy and connection through curious questions.Let Others Have Their Experience:Avoid stealing the spotlight; let them share without interruption.Separate Facts from Your StoryExamine situations objectively, distinguishing between facts and interpretations. Consider the Other Person's Experience:Foster empathy by thinking about their perspective.Save Level 10 Reactions for Level 10 Situations:Match your emotional response to the significance of the situation.Take Responsibility for Your Emotions:Identify and fulfill your emotional needs for self-regulation.Take Responsibility for Your Actions:Acknowledge your role in conflicts, even if it's a small part.Be Clear in Your Requests:Clearly express your needs, avoiding emotional manipulation.Find Middle GroundNotice if you are slipping into black and white thinking and find common ground. Allow space for both experiences and perspectives to exist. Know That Two Experiences Can Exist at the Same Time:Increasing your capacity to feel and process multiple emotions at the same time can increase your capacity to hold space for others joy or pain. Want to work with MaryAnn?  Click here to apply!Click here to connect on other platforms! 

Send us a textWelcome back, everyone! In today's episode, MaryAnn Walker delves into a common struggle experienced by many helpers, healers, and people pleasers—the challenge of navigating emotional maturity gaps in relationships. MaryAnn explores the problems arising from differences in emotional intelligence levels and offers valuable insights on resolution strategies.Main Ideas:Self-Reflection on Emotional Maturity:You are the only person you can control. Focus on your own ability to show up in emotionally mature ways.Even evolved individuals can exhibit emotional immaturity at times, especially when sick or under stress.Defining Emotional Maturity:Emotional maturity involves understanding, managing, and expressing emotions constructively.Emotional immaturity signifies underdeveloped emotional skills and an inability to name or communicate emotions and/or needs.  Resolving Communication Styles:Emotionally mature partners create safety for open communication.Less emotionally mature individuals practice gradual expression and non-defensive receptivity to feedback.Navigating the Empathy Gap:Emotionally developed partners often assume that because they have an easier time empathizing, that others should, too. This is not always the case. Be patient and accept people where they are on their emotional intelligence journey. Effective Conflict Resolution:Differences in emotional intelligence are often magnified during conflict.Seek to find common ground, putting both partners on the same team, and focusing on shared goals.Healthy Coping Mechanisms:Recognize buffers and practice self-regulation to avoid impeding personal and relationship  growth.Understanding Emotional Needs:Recognizing ones own motional needs improves communication as well as relationship quality.Take ownership of your emotions rather than blaming others.Balancing Emotional Styles:Acknowledge that there are differences when it comes to processing emotions . Respect each other's processing styles.Mutual understanding, patience, and learning can create healthy connection.Remember, emotional intelligence is a journey, and understanding, patience, and a willingness to learn are essential in building healthier connections. If you resonate with the episode, come back next week to learn 10 ways to increase emotional intelligence! Want to apply to work with me or connect on other platforms? Click here! https://linktr.ee/maryannwalker.lifeClick here get my Winter Solstice Reflections journal and ritual guide! Virtual Tip Jar:  Several of you have wondered how you can say thank you for all of the free support I offer on my podcast, so here is a virtual tip jar!  If you find value in the content you've found here, feel free to click to buy me a drink!  Thanks for the love!  I couldn't do what I do without you. 

Send us a textWelcome back to the podcast! Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of conscious and subconscious thoughts. Picture your mind as a ship, with the captain representing your conscious mind and the crew as your subconscious. While the captain guides for long-term success, the crew sometimes takes charge, causing unexpected twists.In real life, our subconscious thoughts often dictate our actions, shaping our results. To make these subconscious thoughts conscious is to take control. Consider the thoughts: "I'm not good enough"  "I must be perfect to be loved." "Nothing ever works out for me.""I can't change. This is just who I am.""I must avoid failure at all costs.""Having success means sacrificing happiness."Do any of these beliefs resonate with you? Recognizing them is the first step to change.Our brains seek evidence to confirm our thoughts, influencing our reality. But we can challenge these thoughts, steering our ship deliberately.Two powerful tools for self-discovery are coaching and journaling. A coach provides an external perspective, revealing hidden thoughts. Journaling allows you to analyze your thoughts objectively. Highlight facts and separate them from the stories you tell yourself.Remember, our subconscious aims to protect us, associating discomfort with danger. Be kind to yourself when the captain (conscious mind) is temporarily offline, and the crew (subconscious) takes over. Nurturing your captain mind, especially when tired or stressed, ensures better navigation.Challenge your subconscious, question its stories, and consciously choose your thoughts. This week, focus on nurturing your captain mind and notice when the crew tries to take control. If you'd like personalized guidance, come and work with me. Click the link to apply now. https://linktr.ee/maryannwalker.lifeVirtual Tip Jar:  Several of you have wondered how you can say thank you for all of the free support I offer on my podcast, so here is a virtual tip jar!  If you find value in the content you've found here, feel free to click to buy me a drink!  Thanks for the love!  I couldn't do what I do without you. 

Send us a textIn this episode, MaryAnn shares a perspective shift on the concept of being the average of the five people you spend the most time with, and, instead, shifting the focus to being the sum of the five people you allow to influence you most. The influences may be intentional, like specific podcasts, or unintentional, like social media feed. But coming to recognize the sources of the 5 people or places that influence you the most is the first step towards living more consciously and intentionally. First, bring it into your conscious awareness the who and the what that is currently having the most influence on you. Second, notice the impact that influence is having on you. Is it positive or negative? What is it creating for you? Third, decide consciously if you want to allow for this source to continue to be one of your top 5 influencers or not. Additional prompts:Who are the 5 people currently having significant influence over me? How do I feel in their presence? How do I feel when I allow them to influence me? What 3 qualities or characteristics would most describe this individual? Are these qualities or characteristics that I want to develop in my personal life or not? Explain. Do I want to continue to allow this person to be one of my top 5 influencers? You are the sum of the 5 people you choose to allow to influence you. Choose them on purpose. If you would like help upleveling your life this year, or maybe you're recognizing that there are some people in your life that are having an influence on you and you don't know how to navigate it, gift yourself a more fulfilling life this Christmas and come and work with me. I am currently offering 6 weeks for just $625. Click or copy the link to apply now! https://maryannwalker.life/contact-meVirtual Tip Jar:  Several of you have wondered how you can say thank you for all of the free support I offer on my podcast, so here is a virtual tip jar!  If you find value in the content you've found here, feel free to click to buy me a drink!  Thanks for the love!  I couldn't do what I do without you. 

Send us a textThis week we are exploring the concept of radical acceptance and psychological flexibility. Radical acceptance is the ability to radically accept what is which increases ones level of psychological flexibly. For example, once we are able to radically accept what the weather is going to look like for the day, we can adapt to the new information and dress accordingly. Radical acceptance helps us navigate life with more purpose, direction, and intention improving not only the quality of our life, but potentially the quality of our relationships as well.Want to book a call?  Let's get in touch!  Click here to connect! Virtual Tip Jar:  Several of you have wondered how you can say thank you for all of the free support I offer on my podcast, so here is a virtual tip jar!  If you find value in the content you've found here, feel free to click to buy me a drink!  Thanks for the love!  I couldn't do what I do without you. 

Send us a textI was recently interviewed for the Raising Confident Kids online summit. In this episode I am sharing that interview where I talk about the importance of modeling emotional processing, especially as it pertains to self care. Emotions are there to teach us where we are and what we need. The more skilled adult care givers at processing their own emotions, the more those in their care learn from their example, allowing both parties the opportunity to learn to act rather than react emotionally. Virtual Tip Jar:  Several of you have wondered how you can say thank you for all of the free support I offer on my podcast, so here is a virtual tip jar!  If you find value in the content you've found here, feel free to click to buy me a drink!  Thanks for the love!  I couldn't do what I do without you. 

Send us a textIt can be a challenge to navigate life with difficult people. Be it an ex spouse or an awkward family member, we face difficult interactions often. In this episode bonus mom and blended family coach, Brittany P, shares her insights around how to maintain peace while engaging with difficult people. Want to connect with Brittney?  Click here! Want to connect with MaryAnn?  Click here!