Variety Is The Secret Ingredient For Maximum Results
We all think we know what we're doing. We go to school, then to university, maybe off travelling for a bit, then we get a job. One day we may buy a house, or get married, or start a family.
Or maybe we don't. We do the same things then wake up one day and wonder what happened.
Where did the last 5 years go?
How do we have a professional career yet are still single?
Or how have we not had a holiday since we could fit that size 10 bikini?
Whatever it is, in life we suddenly hit that point where we wonder what happened. Like a moment of realisation that things are just not how we wanted them to be. Yet we are doing all the right things and have been for years.
Exactly where my client found herself to be.
She found herself, 39 years old, lacking money due to being unable to sustain consistent work. Single, wondering what was wrong with her, or more so, were all the single men all so unappealing. She lacked confidence that she had the skills and capabilities that her life was more than just scrapping to make ends meet. A life that was lonely as everyone else seemed to be settling down making her always the third wheel.
When we met, I was designing my 3-month coaching system, which was to take what I was delivering over 6-weeks to make such life changing results it required more time. I heard her story and I knew it would make a difference.
From such a low position, she felt investing in my programme was valuable. But the phrase she used was, "I have tried everything else, but I have never worked with a life coach".
Now the path wasn't smooth.
There were times my suggestions were questioned. Or fed back with the argument "I've done that", "it doesn't work", or similar lines.
There were moments where she shared tears, or words of frustration via messaging.
But there was also success, moments of laughter, and small wins that slowly built up to greater achievements.
What I took her through was a journey that mixed up things she had done before, with new techniques and approaches. But most importantly, I was there to share it with her.
As a coach, I was her confidant, counsellor, mentor and support network all in one. And because she trust me, she learnt to trust herself.
After 3 months she:
- found the right balance of work so that she could sustain the working hours, but not feel completely drained on her days off.
- was earning more money than she ever had before, without burning out and in a way that she could continue.
- moved into a larger flat, which previously she would never had dreamed of.
- understood how best to relax in the evening, so not to have disturbed sleep.
Most importantly, she was willing to do something differently and get the results she wanted.
Now hiring a coach is not the right solution for everyone, but if you are stuck in routine, lacking self confidence, feeling drained of energy, or simply just wondering where the last 5 years have gone and why things aren't as they thought, then even a chat can make the world of difference.
If you can relate, drop me a message or email to [email protected]. My 6 or 12-week coaching plans may not be for you, but I am sure we can get you on the right path to loving the skin you are in.
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