Life as we knew it dramatically changed in March of 2020. Two and a half years later, I am now able to look back and reflect with some clarity and understanding of the indelible mark the pandemic has left on our Fearless Focus students and the changes I’ve observed in their needs. For many, the […]
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 […]
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By Maria — Founder, Fearless Focus, Pembroke, MA I am humbled and honored to share some exciting news with our Fearless Focus community: I have been selected as the recipient of the Franciscan Leadership Award 2025 by one of the most meaningful nonprofit organizations in our lives—Cardinal Cushing Centers. This prestigious award is presented annually to an […]
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