Maria Sirois

Positive psychologist Maria Sirois and life coach Karlee Fain are in a position to help others navigate the intensity and stress of personal and global change,…

According to positive psychologist and Kripalu presenter Maria Sirois, time does seem to constrict as we age, but it also expands. It's something you might be…

Kripalu’s Maria Sirois, a positive psychologist and master teacher, guides us in the compassionate practice of loving-kindness meditation.

In an uncluttered, serene environment, we’re more productive and better able to understand and synthesize information.

A commitment to kindness can be the thread that twines throughout our various successes, disappointments, delights, and traumas, giving us ballast in a world…

Life coach Karlee Fain offers questions to help us remember that in the face of transition, whether by choice or not, we can replace fear with truth.

As parents, so often we are in motion. But, when we realize the wonder of simply standing still with our children, time stops.

At the start of a new year, many of us identify and commit to changes we’d like to make in our lives. These good intentions can fail, however, if we don’t…

We've been conditioned to believe that we were either born with the ability to be happy, or not. But biology is not destiny.

Research is uncovering more about the amazing power of awe to inspire us, connect us, and keep us well.

Portland Helmich talks with Maria Sirois, inspirational teacher and psychologist, about how to slow down, and why it's so important.

When I gave myself a 30-day challenge to look in the mirror each morning and say, "I love you," it seemed like a simple practice.

The weariness experienced by many of us in midlife is not unique, is not simply whining, and is not necessarily static.

Our physical environment is a mirror image of what’s going on inside our heads: a crowded environment equals crowded thoughts.

The holidays can be challenging for those of us who want to celebrate the season of giving in a way that feels authentic.

Studies show that focusing on gratitude helps lower stress and alleviate depression. We can cultivate gratitude year-round, and Thanksgiving is one of the most…

Re-storying leads to increased optimism, competency, self-esteem, and deeper authenticity, says positive psychologist Maria Sirois, PsyD.

Why is it so hard for us to spend time in quiet stillness and engage in other forms of downtime?

The secret to a happy, resilient life is your perspective.

While I still encounter my own resistance, I’ve gotten better at recognizing and working with it.

Clinical psychologist and Kripalu faculty member Maria Sirois, PsyD, talks about the challenges and opportunities of midlife—and how mindfulness can make all…

The practice of feeling into the connection of shared emotions can create a sense of greater connection with the larger web of humankind.

How can we embrace praise without either dismissing what we've accomplished or feeding the beast that needs applause?

Having a rough day? If you have a few minutes, Pharrell Williams’ music video “Happy” is an instant happiness booster.

Research shows that happiness is a choice, but did you know that resilience—the ability to bounce back, even from trauma—is something that can be learned?

According to Kripalu presenter and positive psychologist Maria Sirois, what differentiates resilient people from the rest of us is that they have a handful of…

Too much routine can whitewash experience, allowing the big things and the little things, the surprises and delights, to slip by unnoticed.

How will you practice gratitude this holiday season?

Those of us who focus on practices and attitudes that bolster happiness can significantly impact our general well-being.

Through meditation, wise actions, and self-less service, we learn the tools necessary to be comfortable with the truth.

J. L. Johnson, guest blogger When Edmund Hillary set foot on the summit of Mount Everest in 1953, it was his greatest feat: a first ascent that would...

Though there are, of course, exceptions, research (and Hollywood) have shown that we tend to surround ourselves with people with whom our financial standing...