Productivity from a rested place
Maria-Elena Surprenant Maria-Elena Surprenant

Productivity from a rested place

Productivity is one of my favorite words. I LOVE checking things off of a list, and feeling accomplished by what I see is getting done.

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Misconceptions of Coaching
Maria-Elena Surprenant Maria-Elena Surprenant

Misconceptions of Coaching

Have you been on the fence as it relates to jumping into a coaching relationship? Just like with anything else, there are misconceptions of what coaching is. Below are some of the top misconceptions, along with a short explanation of what is actually true. Let’s dive in!

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New podcast
Maria-Elena Surprenant Maria-Elena Surprenant

New podcast

Art of Hope is excited to officially have a podcast streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcast platforms!

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Balancing Life Demands
Maria-Elena Surprenant Maria-Elena Surprenant

Balancing Life Demands

Let’s face it, balancing life demands can feel like a juggling act at times. Some days you feel like you’re winning, other days you feel like you’re losing.

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New online store
Maria-Elena Surprenant Maria-Elena Surprenant

New online store

Hi friends! Art of Hope has launched a new Etsy store where meaningful digital content is available to any and everyone.

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Embracing Limited capacity
Maria-Elena Surprenant Maria-Elena Surprenant

Embracing Limited capacity

My “never again moment” happened within the first couple of years of marriage, and I can vividly remember it to this day.

Have you ever had a “never again” moment?

Mine was pertaining to time and capacity.

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Happy New Year
Maria-Elena Surprenant Maria-Elena Surprenant

Happy New Year

Happy New Year friends! I hope you had a sweet holiday season with loved ones.

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Let’s Talk About Margin
Maria-Elena Surprenant Maria-Elena Surprenant

Let’s Talk About Margin

When you read the word “margin”, what comes to mind?

I’m not talking about the margin of a sheet of paper, or page in a book…but the word associated with rest.

Do you scoff? Cringe? Crave to have more? Shrug off the word with indifference?

What if I told you….

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Worship in the arts
Maria-Elena Surprenant Maria-Elena Surprenant

Worship in the arts

Growing up as a classically trained dancer who loved Jesus, there was a tension in finding my identity….

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The “Why” Behind Art of hope coaching
Maria-Elena Surprenant Maria-Elena Surprenant

The “Why” Behind Art of hope coaching

At Art of Hope Coaching, the gospel informs everything we do, including the coaching itself. Many life coaches and coaching organizations begin with the coachee….

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We’re Having a baby!
Maria-Elena Surprenant Maria-Elena Surprenant

We’re Having a baby!

My husband and I are welcoming our first baby, due April 3! We are having a son….

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Introduction
Erica Cooper Erica Cooper

Introduction

Hey there! Welcome….I am so incredibly glad you are here.

My name is Maria-Elena Surprenant …

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