We’ve all been there. As the year comes to a close, we are filled with emotion for what could have been and ambition for what could be. We then start to reflect on all the things we would like to change in the coming year. And as the count down to the new year begins so begins the count of all the goals for the year ahead.
This is the year I am going to lose the weight. This is the year I am finding a job I love. This is the year I am going to find him (or her).
And so it goes....
We’ve all been there. Stuck in a rut. Same old routine. Day in day out. Now, whilst some routine is always present, indeed probably welcomed, when your whole life becomes the same, you’ll probably end up feeling quite down and demotivated. It happens to everyone and can happen for many reasons although fear and limiting beliefs are often implicated. Managing limiting beliefs is the subject of another article I’ve written that you’ll find on the Life Coach Directory....
I wanted to dive into this topic as it is quite common for people to try to apply self-help advise from books or online without success before deciding to reach out and work with a coach to overcome their challenges. Most people are extremely overwhelmed by the amount of self-help advise they are consuming from internet, books or workshops. Often the amount of overwhelm is greater when reading a tonne of advice than the amount of overwhelm generated by the challenge itself. This happens...
It's important to show compassion and kindness for others, but how often do we treat ourselves with that same level of compassion or kindness? That inner voice will probably be the most important voice you will ever hear, and it needs to be nice! For some people, adding self-care into a daily regimen can seem inconvenient or time-consuming. You may say “I don’t have time for that”, or “I have too many other things to do”, but repeatedly putting the needs of...
It’s that time of year again when our minds turn to making plans for the year ahead. It’s well researched that when you have something to look forward to, you’ll feel happier. Having optimism and an eye to the future is a great way to keep you motivated, and the feeling of pleasure and pride when you achieve them is a great rush of endorphins. I’m curious about how you go about deciding what you want to do? Maybe you already have a long list of things you want to...
When did you last go to a coffee shop to buy a hot drink? It probably wasn’t that long ago. When you went to this coffee shop, did you simply sit down and wait for a drink to appear, leaving the type of drink and whether it did eventually appear to chance? No, of course, you didn’t. Who would be silly enough to sit in a café waiting to see if the drink they want appears without actually ordering it? You would be waiting a long time and even if a drink...
The New Year is here and represents the perfect time for you to overhaul your life and endeavour to be the best version of yourself that you can be. A life coach is the best person to help you do this, but not everyone is ready to take this step. If you’re not quite ready to employ a life coach, I’ve come up with a six-step development plan that you can do on your own, in the comfort of your own home. This program is easy to do and will deliver you real results. You will need a...
One of the topics I’m most frequently consulted on is career coaching. Career progression is more important now than ever, as is the need for a work/life balance and as a coach, I’m continually working with my client’s to ensure that career excellence is achieved with pleasure and without the need for aggressive competition. If you’re serious about your career, then my number one piece of advice is to get yourself an experienced coach. Hands down with a coach on your...
You are fed up of looking at yourself in the mirror and not liking what you see, so you decide to lose some weight, get physically fit and feel good with yourself. Perhaps you simply want to follow your doctor’s recommendation to improve your health by doing some exercise. If you are like the rest of us, surely some of the skills you have learnt throughout your life such as planning, time management, diligence, and staying motivated will come handy in this endeavour. It’s likely...
It’s easy to plan New Year resolutions. They’re a future-you problem, a tomorrow-goal. "I’ll drop a dress size next year." "I’ll start my own business once the holidays are over." "I want to get back into yoga, but I’ve missed so many classes… I know; I’ll make it my New Year resolution. From January, I’ll get back on it."
Why January? What makes the New Year a magical date for change and new beginnings? By putting so much focus on making a single, big change after the holidays are over...
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