To make the leap or not to make the leap?

The leap that you're contemplating could be due to your job, relationships, health or any other area. 

Any of these constitute a transition point in your life.

Times like these can be very confusing, overwhelming and even stressful for many of us.

Not knowing what the right next step could be; whether to take a leap of faith to something new, or simply stay put (despite the frustrations of wanting a chance).

How can you decide in times of transition?

This is where coaching comes in, and can be helpful in supporting you to clarify where you are right now, where you want to be, as well as exploring what’s stopping you from moving forward.

We are driven by our beliefs, values and experiences. These have an enormous impact on how we chose to live our lives as well as future decision making and life choices.

This is often an unconscious process that we are not even aware of - coaching helps to bring these ‘unconscious patterns’ into our conscious awareness. By doing this, we can better understand why you do what you do, and make new choices if what you’re currently doing (you decide) is no longer serving you.

To give you a flavour of what this can be like, let's explore some questions I actually use in my sessions, together. 

Coaching for life transitions - a common thinking point

Tip: Drill down on your values by asking yourself 'why is this important to me?'. Do this a number of times until you get to the 'root or core value'.

For example:

• I like autonomy at work - why?
• I like flexibility and not being micromanaged - why?
• I am confident in my own abilities - why?

So in this example, freedom was the root/core value (the 'why' in answer to these questions).

• Reflecting on your current situation, how are you living these values?
• What insights can you draw and apply (from these values) to your current situation?

This simple values exercise highlights and re-affirms what's important to you. Knowing this can really help to clarify your thinking and decision making process.

If you are ready to take the leap, but feel like you could use some support in doing so, get in contact with a life coach today to give you the confidence to make the right choice for you.