Your Authentic Self Looks Good On You

If you're seeing a Life Coach, you most definitely have been asked this question...Are you living authentically? 

What does it mean to be authentic? How will I know if, or when, I'm being my authentic self? 

To be our true authentic self means to live truly as who we are. That means to know who we are, what we want, to fully trust ourselves, to speak with our hearts and minds, to surround ourselves with others who add value to who we are, to choose a career that resonates with our passion, to reach our goals, and to create a life we want and are proud of.

People who live authentically will shine from the inside out. They realize their worth and are proud to show it.

A Life Coach can help.

Plan Your Legacy

I have a choice as to how I want to live my life... and how I live my life is exactly what others are going to remember me by.

What legacy do you want to leave behind? 

Answer the questions below. Perhaps there are some changes you may want to make in your life moving forward. If so, write them down and begin creating the change that will leave you with a legacy you're proud of.


1) What were my major accomplishments?

2) How did I react to my success? How did I react to the success of others?

3) Was I always willing to learn new things and better myself?

4) How have I inspired others?

5) In what ways have I shown up in my life, and for others?

6) When did I make a difference in the world?

7) Did I volunteer my time? When? Where? Why?

8) Was I humble?

9) Did I love from my heart?

10) Was I truly thankful?

A Life Coach can help. 

 

The Perfect Valentine's Day Looks Like...?

What does the perfect Valentine's Day look like to you?  I bet we all have similar pictures in our minds as to what we envision the perfect Valentine's Day to look like....lots of flowers, delicious expensive chocolates, being showered with gifts, sipping bubbling champagne, enjoying fun cocktails, and an unforgettable romantic dinner at your favorite restaurant. 

When we have detailed expectations as to how we want Valentine's Day to look like, we may be setting ourselves up for disappointment. What if the flowers he bought you, this year, were not your favorite flower, the chocolates were bought at a local convenient store, he couldn't book the restaurant you wanted, and throughout your whole evening there wasn't a bottle of bubbling champagne waiting for you? What would that Valentine's Day look like to you? Does it look like a disaster or a welcoming change from the usual Valentine's Days you plan every year? 

Each year, for different reasons, there are so many women who are disappointed after Valentine's Day. Here's the thing, we may not have control over everything we've envisioned our Valentine's Day to look like, but what we do have control over is how we can welcome and enjoy the unexpected. 

QUICK TIPS TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT ON VALENTINE'S DAY

Choose to have fun no matter what. 

Accept any gift as a form of love.

Show appreciation.

Enjoy and be in the moment.

A Life Coach can help.

Decluttering Negative Thoughts and Emotions

Once a year, I declutter my closets and drawers. I go through all the clothing, either I haven't worn or have no plans to wear in the future, and put it in a box to donate. Words cannot express the feeling, as I look at all the space I now have. Just by removing all the clutter that's been crowding up my closets and draws, I can feel as if a weight has been lifted off of me. I now have room for my other clothes to breath and move around.

Just as we clean out the clutter in our closets and drawers, it's extremely important for us to clean out the clutter in our minds. What does that mean? Releasing any negative energy or thoughts we've been carrying around with us that are not longer serving us purpose. How can we release what we don't, mentally or emotionally, want to carry with us any longer? Here's a couple of options that may help.

Option #1

Write down what's been weighing you down. Be specific! The more specific and detailed you are in what's bothering you, the more you will be releasing from your mind and onto that piece of paper. 

Take that paper and get rid of it forever by either shredding it into tiny pieces, or throwing it into a fireplace or fire pit. Just get rid of it...make it completely disappear. You no longer want any evidence of what you've been holding onto.

Option #2

Pray and/or meditate. Ask to have all your negative thoughts and energy to be taken from you. You have no need for it, and want to create space for positive thoughts and energy to come to you. Create mantras that can help you each day, and practice this in the morning, afternoon, and at night. Once you have formed a habit of releasing what you don't want, it will become easier and easier for you to attract what you do want. 

Having a clear mind will enable you to create positive, wonderful, and amazing things into your life. 

A Life Coach can help.

Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals

S.M.A.R.T. Goals
 

What exactly are S.M.A.R.T. goals?

Specific - What do I want to achieve? Why do I want to achieve it? When do I want to achieve it by? Where will I be, and who will I become after achieving it?

Measurable - How can I track my goal? Who will be my accountable partner? How will I know I'm getting closer to my goal? How will I know when I've achieved it?

Achievable - Do I have the resources and skills to achieve what I want? Ex: In order to receive my Master's Degree, I will want to have my Bachelor's Degree completed first. 

Realistic - Will the results be relevant to what I wanted to achieve? Did I set my goal too high or not high enough?

Timely - Is my goal achievable with the deadline I gave myself? Does my schedule or financial state allow me to pursue my goal by the date I want to achieve it?

A Life Coach can help.

Goodbye 2015!!!!

As 2015 comes to an end, ask yourself these questions....

How many of my goals have I achieved?

In what ways did I take care of my health?

Who were the supportive people in my life, and why?

What accomplishments am I most proud of?

What acts of kindness have I practiced?

Which people have inspired me?

How many things can I check off from my bucket list?

When was I fearless?

How will I make 2016 a year to remember?

A Life Coach can help....

Couple's Coaching - Reconnecting Relationships

COUPLE'S COACHING RECONNECTS 

When there is a disconnect in a relationship, shutting down emotionally, mentally, and physically begins to happen. Drifting further and further apart, couples eventually call it quits and go their separate ways. Even worse, most couple's stay and remain miserable.

Before calling it quits, ask yourself these questions.

Do I want to work it out?

Have I been clearly communicating my wants and needs to my partner?

Have I been fully hearing and listening to my partner's wants and needs?

What part of my relationship's disconnect was in my control?

What part of my relationship's disconnect was out of my control?

Can I honestly say I've been giving this relationship my all?

If separation/divorce is the answer, what will my life look like without my partner in it?

Do I have the courage to begin the process of separation/divorce?

Do I have the courage to begin the process of seeking couple's coaching?

What is the end result I'm looking for?

Couple's coaching can prevent separation and divorce from happening, as well as preventing you from staying in an unhappy relationship for the rest of your life. If you feel as if you've tried everything in your power to make your relationship work, couple's coaching can be the last step towards making your final decision. Having a certified, trained, experienced professional coach to step in can be the answer you've both been looking for.

A Life & Relationship Coach can help.