Unlocking Life Satisfaction: The Power of a Clear Life Vision

An authentic, holistic, and crystal-clear life vision is the cornerstone of personal fulfilment and success.

Many years ago, when I began my journey as a Life and Business coach, I noticed that most coaches specialized in narrow niches and achieved significant success. Despite the prevailing advice to follow suit, I opted for a different path. To me, genuine success and fulfilment lie in embracing a holistic approach — one that addresses the entirety of life and business, rather than focusing on isolated aspects.

I've always likened my coaching process to solving a puzzle, where the desired outcome is envisioned at the outset. My role is to guide individuals in discovering this vision and transforming it into reality by utilizing existing suitable pieces and creating new ones to complete it. This approach perfectly aligns with my aspiration: a comprehensive and fulfilling process.

Imagine a garden where only certain sections are beautiful and well-kept, while the rest is overrun with weeds that suffocate the entire space. Would you find satisfaction in such a garden? I certainly wouldn't. Life mirrors this analogy.

?After recognizing the limitations of existing models, I embarked on a journey to develop my own methodology. It was crucial for me to work with individuals holistically, addressing their mental, emotional, behavioural, and spiritual dimensions simultaneously within the specific areas they wanted to focus on, integrating them into their overall life vision.

I'm grateful I trusted my intuition and didn’t simply replicate existing models. More and more clients are drawn to this comprehensive approach, seeking self-knowledge and soulful fulfilment, ultimately striving for balance in every aspect of their lives.

The Crucial Role of a Life Vision

The success of such a coaching process is largely determined by creating from the outset a Life Vision — a holistic, complete, real vision created from the heart and based on what defines the person I’m working with... their authenticity.

I believe it would immensely help everyone to have a holistic life vision, which is why I chose to share more information and ideas about it with you in this article.

What is a Life Vision and How Does it Help You?

Most people spend more time planning their vacation than reflecting on what they want to do with their life and how to improve it, or at least imagining how they would like it to be.

You might say that life is already full of unpredictability, so what use is it? But think for just a moment... where would you end up on vacation if you didn’t ask yourself what you want regarding your vacation, how you'd like to spend it?

The idea that your life is solely determined by external forces beyond your control is outdated. Suggesting it's all down to destiny, fate, karma, or chance is a form of self-sabotage.

You have the incredible choice: to be a victim of circumstances or to master your own destiny. This means assuming full responsibility for your thoughts, actions, and their outcomes. It's widely recognized that our thoughts and emotions shape our reality, governing the actions we take and the results we achieve.

If you aspire to an extraordinary life, start by envisioning what that would entail using your imagination. Much like constructing a house, where you first visualize its design before beginning construction, creating a life vision sets the blueprint for your future endeavors.?

A life vision provides clarity and sets you on the path to success and fulfillment across all aspects of your life. It serves as the foundation for maintaining the balance and satisfaction you desire.?

Even if you believe that only one area of your life needs improvement, you'll often find that addressing it requires attention to other areas. This interconnectedness is akin to a billiard game, where pocketing one ball often necessitates strategic positioning of others.

A life vision serves as a blueprint for creating a fulfilling future and breaking free from past patterns and habits. Without a clear vision that aligns with your values and aspirations, you may find yourself stuck in the routine of the past, repeating the same thoughts, actions, and experiences day after day.

It's important to recognize that your environment plays a significant role in shaping your unconscious thoughts and feelings, ultimately influencing your behavior. Every person, experience, and place leaves an imprint on your brain's neural networks, shaping your perception of reality.

In life, unexpected situations can test even the most mentally prepared individuals, leading to strong, painful, and uncontrolled reactions. However, it's crucial to swiftly regain composure and get back on track. It's akin to driving a car and making corrections at the first signs of veering off course or into danger.

This ability to regain control can be honed through training. While it's a gradual process that requires time and effort, the benefits are well worth it. By investing in mental training and resilience-building exercises, individuals can develop the skills needed to navigate life's challenges with greater ease and effectiveness.

How to Discover Your Life Vision

You might think you have well-set goals and a clear life vision, knowing exactly where you want to go. But the question is, how authentic are they??

In our world, many people set these crucial goals based on external programming - media influence, TV, advertisements, well-meaning close people, life partners who want you to change for their sake, and so on.

One of the greatest negative influences in defining and following a holistic life vision is the educational system. It often emphasizes only two aspects: how much money you can earn and what title you can achieve in your career.

However, life encompasses many more areas, all of which are crucial for a sense of fulfillment. These include the romantic area, personal and spiritual development, family, health and physical condition, parenting, emotional state and character, and overall quality of life.

Many people overlook these aspects, leading to a poor life quality or a situation where they achieve career and financial success but remain unhappy and feel an inner void and dissatisfaction. This stems from not truly knowing themselves and not discovering what would bring them genuine happiness.

Therefore, the first step in creating your life vision is to truly know yourself. You can't know what you want if you don't know who you are.

The next step is to discover what you truly want to happen in your life: what you want to achieve and how you want to live in a way that brings you satisfaction and fulfilment.

A Working Model

Below, I present a working model to help you create a holistic life vision. It is highly effective in encouraging deep reflection on your life, analyzing the most important areas, and forming a clear picture of the person you want to be and the life you want to live. This model will help you set goals, develop a life strategy, and establish a working system.

Here are the most important life areas to consider. For each, ask yourself four key questions* (listed later) and finalize with a vision for that area. In the end, you will combine the visions for each area into a comprehensive, holistic life vision.

You can adapt the model to include other areas as needed. The important thing is to tailor it to suit you best.

?Health and Fitness: This involves your health and energy, your body, physical condition, nutrition, etc.

Time: This relates to time management and prioritisation.

Skills: This refers to personal and interpersonal skills, including emotional intelligence, intellectual life, and character. Reflect on your personal and career growth and development.

Relationships: This includes all types of relationships: with a partner, in parenting, with friends, colleagues, collaborators, etc.

Life Experiences: Consider the experiences you want to have in your life, encompassing all aspects.

Achievements/Legacy: Think about the legacy you want to leave behind and the achievements, relationships, and character traits for which you want to be remembered.

Career and Finance: Clarify your career goals and how to achieve financial independence.

Spirituality: Define your spiritual life and aspirations.

Quality of Life: Determine what a quality life means to you, bringing happiness and fulfilment.

*The Four Key Questions

• ?What do I currently believe about this area of my life? (evaluation)
• What do I want regarding this area of my life?
• Why do I want this?
• What do I need to do to achieve this?

Two Major Things That Help You Follow Your Life Vision

?1. Manage Your State

?We all know how important it is to maintain a state of well-being, full of inner resources. When you lose it momentarily, it's crucial to regain it. No matter what happens, continue to work towards your life vision and the life you want to create.

Always remember that your life is a "work in progress", and changes and small problems should not stand in your way. While we can't control everything in life, there are many things we can improve.

?2. Make Yourself a Priority

Choose to make yourself and your vision a priority. As I've often stated, your mindset is the key, so do everything you can to keep your dreams alive and work towards fulfilling them.

It's time to consolidate your self-confidence, nurture positive relationships, and prioritize your mental health by maintaining a healthy and positive mindset. You know very well the impact this has on your state, actions, and results.

Surround yourself with people who support you in achieving your goals. If an activity or experience distracts you from your vision for a while, return to it as soon as possible.

I would like to end this article with an encouragement: Create your own life vision because otherwise, others will do it for you!

If you need guidance in this process, I would be happy to be your coach.

Sending love??

Irina

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Irina Kuhlmann is an International Executive Leadership Coach – Accredited Master Coach, with a unique blend of experience as a former senior executive and business owner in Denmark, backed by 13 years of expertise in professional coaching. She is devoted to helping business people, entrepreneurs, and high performance – achievers to regain their authenticity and live a happy and prosperous life in an ever-changing world.

“My path to coaching was sparked by a significant health challenge that temporarily paused my business career. During my recovery, alongside medical treatments, I dedicated several years to my personal transformation through the study and application of Neuroscience, NLP, Coaching, and Leadership. This profound and impactful learning journey ultimately transformed me into a successful Life Coach."

If you need guidance in your life journey or seek other transformations in your life, I'm here to support you as your coach. For more details and to reserve your coaching strategy session, visit: https://www.irinakuhlmann.com