MY JOURNEY TO SELF-LOVE, SELF-ACCEPTANCE, AND SELF-CONFIDENCE I am Maria Wood-Smith, owner and founder of The Fearless Focus Program and Maria Wood-Studios in Pembroke, MA. I began this empowerment program 22 years ago with a strong desire, a calling if you will, to help people connect to their inner strength and inner power. I struggled […]
Self-care means permitting yourself to pause. Last week I took some time to pause. I slept in, took deep breaths without feeling pressure in my chest, didn’t watch the news once, went for long rides with my husband, sat in awe of beautiful sunsets on the Grand Tetons, explored new places, and went to Yellowstone […]
The line between failure and success can come from something as simple as self-talk. Powerful and positive self-talk will change your entire mindset, affecting your actions. That, in turn, can have a massive impact on how successful you are on any journey you take or any obstacle you face. Whether fact or fiction, what we […]
“FOMO” stands for Fear of Missing Out. At one time or another, we have all experienced “FOMO.” What is concerning is that the Fear of Missing Out is associated with various mental health issues, such as fatigue and stress, which can, in turn, cause people including our children to experience problems with their physical health. One important […]
Fearless Focus is a unique program designed to help girls discover and embrace their beautiful and undeniable potential!
When I received the phone call from a Fox 25 producer that news anchor Sara Underwood was interested in interviewing me for a segment called “Selfie Surgery on the Rise Among Teenagers”, I was honored and more than happy to offer my perspective. After all, being on Fox 25 News was not new to me. […]
The Boys Program is BACK! Through the Fearless Focus Program, I have successfully helped girls connect to their inner strength, build their confidence, learn important life skills, and socialize with like-minded peers. I hope to normalize this type of afterschool activity for boys. Boys should also be given this opportunity and myself, along with the […]