Connie Pillon works to promote personal and professional empowerment through her fiction and non-fiction books. As a freelance writer, she specializes in inspirational self-help, fiction, poetry, purpose-driven business practices, and sustainability.
To create a sustainable society we need to understand our interconnection with everything around us; that our choices have an immeasurable ripple effect. We often underestimate our power to change the world, yet one sentence can change a life. What Kind of World Do You Want? Most of us want to see a world where […]
MoreAuthenticity begins by going inward to evaluate our thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and choices. Through self-exploration, we can remove or reframe limiting ideas, insecurities, fears, or projections that act as a barrier to an authentic connection with ourselves and others. Authenticity requires continual self-awareness and self-reflection. We must identify our true values and deepest priorities and […]
MoreWellness is a promise we make to ourselves—a lifestyle choice and lifelong commitment. Just as we need to tend to important relationships in our lives, we also need to nourish our relationship with ourselves. Regular self-care lays the foundation for happiness and fulfillment both personally and professionally. Ten Wellness Tips 1. mindfulness The mind often […]
MoreLife can be stressful, and sometimes we develop maladaptive ways to cope with it. If you have a negative habit that is creating a barrier to your plans and goals in life here are some ways to take your personal power back: 1. Write a vision statement for your life. Include one to ten goals […]
MoreHurt people hurt people. Charles Eads When someone hurts you, forgiving him/her helps release you from a negative attachment to that person. It allows you to let go of any anger and resentment that could otherwise poison you emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Visualize yourself cutting an energy cord between you and the other person […]
More“One who conquers others is great, one who conquers the world is mighty, but one who conquers himself is divine.” Matshona Dhliwayo Changing the world first begins with changing ourselves. An honest look in the mirror helps to maintain humility and grace. The process of conquering our own demons will grant us the understanding and […]
MoreFind a quiet space. Get into a comfortable position either sitting or lying down. Close your eyes. Silence your mind. Focus on your breath. Breathe in deeply, hold it, then exhale slowly. Now direct your awareness to your body. Release any tension in your muscles. Relax your hands, arms, legs, and feet. For a moment, […]
MoreIntegrate the Four Bodies into Decision-Making Some decisions can change the course of your future. To ensure you are making the highest decisions for yourself it is important to measure the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual pros and cons. Below are some coaching questions that can help guide you through the decision-making process: The Emotional […]
MoreAsking yourself a powerful question, then taking time to write out the answer, can be a life-changing experience. What inspires you? What raises your self-respect? What would it look like to reach your highest potential emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually? Who do you admire most in life, and why? In your last hours, what will […]
MoreWe have two choices in how we deal with our mistakes: we can shame and punish ourselves after making a mistake (which inevitably punishes everyone around us with our self-loathing) or we can take the wisdom gained from the experience, become a better human, and move closer to our higher selves. If we choose to […]
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