IN THE DRIVING SEAT OF A LIFE WORTH LIVING
Vivienne Berryman
Feeling lost or at a crossroads in life or career? I guide creative professionals to clarity and confident decisions through 1:1 coaching and transformative conversation.
Working through #values with a client recently helped them map out what was and wasn't working for them, and what they wanted more of in their life and less of. "When I put those Think Big questions down on paper, it made it seem more achievable, like I might actually get to move by the sea and have a dog which I have been putting off for too long" they remarked.
Writing a #goal in the middle of a piece of paper and branching out from there, sectioning areas of your life you want to work on, or are happy with and don't want to change helps you see more clearly your current view and what you want in your future.
Ask yourself questions : Where am I now? How do I work on setting boundaries? What is different from my working week vs weekend? What am I achieving at work in a day or week? Why am i always working extra hours when I don't need to? Where is Me Me Me? What do I like doing?
Be free with your doodling and writing, use coloured pencils, draw, scribble, underline what means most or cross through what you are fed up of. Being #creative like this gives your brain another way of thinking and looking at your life, at you, what value you are putting on your thoughts, what you are feeling (i.e. what is your gut instinct?) and how much it all means to you. < all of this is a great way of clearing your head and literally 'putting it down on paper' helps you sort your head out!
When wanting to set #boundaries, think about practicing self awareness, give yourself permission, list your limits - what won't you stand for anymore, practice with baby steps at first, check in with how you are feeling, remember why you want those boundaries and how it makes you feel when they are being intruded.
Have a go at this exercise and see what comes up for you and if you know you want to make changes for yourself but unsure how, then let's chat about how my intuitive style of coaching can help you. Message me here or contact me via my website https://www.lifecoachingbyvivienne.com/consultations