Have you taken some time and a journal lately and just asked your self some good questions? I find it certainly helps to ask if you would actually like some answers. Journaling is a powerful tool for self-discovery. I have several next to my bed filled with goals, affirmations, reflections and of course questions and answers. When I look back through them after a time they provide redirection, insight and clarity as well as a good laugh. If you are not a journal keeper you can simply ponder and reflect and see what you come up with, if nothing else maybe start an interesting dinner conversation.
What would you do if you knew you could not fail?
What has had the most impact on you in your life thus far?
What are you currently doing that is not working for you?
What are three things you would like to do more of?
These are intentionally broad, just a staring off point. Try one that suits you or try them all .I’d love to hear your thoughts. These types of ideas are frequently used when working with a coach, to assist you in finding your own answers as well as what you would like to do with them.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
New Year New You
What do you want for yourself
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January is a month of hope and promise for many people around the world. Unfortunately, for too many the end of January is a time of great disappointment as well. Certainly a new year is a wonderful time for reflection and goal setting, a practice many people follow. However, statistics indicate that 100 million Americans will make New Years resolutions; 80% will not keep them for the year and 35% will quit by January 31st. Huge numbers to be sure, but why? Often resolutions are not well thought out, overly ambitious and lack planning. As with any goal setting it is important to not only know what you want but why you want it .If your goal is to lose weight, for instance, think in detail about how you will look and feel and why that important to you. How will life be when you reach your goal? This process should help you determine if you are setting the right goal for the right reason as well as provide real motivation. It is how we feel when we reach our goal that we are really after. That is why sometimes when we go after a goal certain it will make us happy we are disappointed .It wasn’t the thing we sought, but how we thought it would effect us and make us feel emotionally and didn’t.
Once you are clear on what you want and why it is wise to make a plan and start taking small steps in that direction. Finally, commit to do it and even more importantly recommit as often as necessary to stay on track. Resolutions and goal setting is very challenging for most people, but with a clear understanding and careful planning you can have great success. The process can be very rewarding and is the best and only way to reach your dreams and live your best life.
? January is a month of hope and promise for many people around the world. Unfortunately, for too many the end of January is a time of great disappointment as well. Certainly a new year is a wonderful time for reflection and goal setting, a practice many people follow. However, statistics indicate that 100 million Americans will make New Years resolutions; 80% will not keep them for the year and 35% will quit by January 31st. Huge numbers to be sure, but why? Often resolutions are not well thought out, overly ambitious and lack planning. As with any goal setting it is important to not only know what you want but why you want it .If your goal is to lose weight, for instance, think in detail about how you will look and feel and why that important to you. How will life be when you reach your goal? This process should help you determine if you are setting the right goal for the right reason as well as provide real motivation. It is how we feel when we reach our goal that we are really after. That is why sometimes when we go after a goal certain it will make us happy we are disappointed .It wasn’t the thing we sought, but how we thought it would effect us and make us feel emotionally and didn’t.
Once you are clear on what you want and why it is wise to make a plan and start taking small steps in that direction. Finally, commit to do it and even more importantly recommit as often as necessary to stay on track. Resolutions and goal setting is very challenging for most people, but with a clear understanding and careful planning you can have great success. The process can be very rewarding and is the best and only way to reach your dreams and live your best life.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Strengths, Talents and Values
How well do you know yourself ?One of the core beliefs at LifeScape is that real happiness and satisfaction ensues when one is utilizing their strengths and talents in alignment with their own personal values. But how well do you know these things about yourself? It seems we would all know this about ourselves quite readily, but for many of us it is not so easy. Understandably so, in our busy lifestyles some days it is hard to know what we want to make for dinner never mind bigger concepts such as these. It is common to lose sight of our most valuable assets and even what matters most to us. Taking some time to reflect, journal and fill out questionnaires is well worth the time invested and you may find some surprises. Having a better understanding that you have a high value on learning new things may explain recent feelings of boredom since you have not been feeding that important part of who you are. Also, being solid on these aspects of you is a great starting point when changing careers or even looking to take up a hobby. Additionally, feelings of restlessness and discontent are most frequently related to a lack of having these primary parts of you used and attended to.
Values are equally important but tend to be a bit trickier. Lists of what individuals’ value are unique and extensive running the gamut of fun and recreation to honesty and responsibility. Occasionally, we think we hold a value that did not even come from within us. Maybe something we were taught for instance, that may not hold any real meaning for us, or worse, not serve us well at all. With a little more introspection and probing it pays to uncover our personal values and prioritize them. This is powerful information to have since it is what we value that drives and motivates us.
Strengths, talents and values are topics very useful in the coaching process and worthwhile to be explored by anyone ready to live a more happy ,fulfilling life.
What are your top strengths and values ? Are you using them ?
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