| Simplify defined: | |
| verb | |
| make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent.
Is there anyone on the planet, or in the universe for that matter, who hasn’t felt the need to simplify some aspect of their life at one point or another? I would question anyone who says they have not. It is pretty typical to begin a challenge or opportunity in our lives with needing to break it down into the smaller steps that will get us to the end result we are looking for. Some people are able to immediately see that the smaller steps make it more do-able. Others begin by feeling overwhelmed and apprehensive. By turning to someone who can help them recognize the smaller steps, it becomes simpler and easier. As a Simplification Life Coach, I thrive in an environment that allows me to help people create more balance in their lives by breaking down the stressors in their lives into smaller, more manageable parts. By focusing on each piece one at a time and dealing with it in that manner, you can feel the balance come into your life with each accomplishment. As the stress decreases and the balance increases, you feel yourself naturally moving into the next step with greater intensity and committment. |
While I was stuck in a rain storm the other day, I decided to pull into a parking lot and wait for it to let up a bit. As I sat in the car, I began thinking about my classes at ICA and how much I am enjoying them and how they are helping me with taking a closer look at myself.
I especially enjoyed a class called “Commitment vs Trying”. I began thinking about some things in my own life that I have been trying to do however have not taken it to the level of being committed to it. I grabbed a piece of paper and jotted down 6 things I am now committed to. Lunch with my husband, exercise for myself, moving forward with some school things I have been putting off, etc. I also communicated my commitment to the others involved and it feels great!
Well, I have completed a draft (which number I’m not sure) of my coaching model to use in my practice. I am grateful to many people for reviewing it and giving me feedback. A fellow ICA student and new friend, Toni, has given me ideas for the visual part of it as well. It was so kind of her to put her energies into it for me! Thanks Toni!
So here goes World …….. SIMPLIFY Coaching Model
Support the client
Investigate the imbalance
Motivation for balance
Plan for change
Love the process
Inspired by possibilities
Feel the empowerment
YOU are the Master of Your Life!
If you are interested in “seeing it in action”, just contact me and we’ll set up a Discovery Session to see if a coaching relationship would work! Cheers!
Confidence comes in all shapes and sizes. It comes on with one twist of events or it comes on gradually. You can build it yourself or you can rely on others to help you “see the light”. However it comes, it is the way to achieving what you truly want in life.
If you think about it, it is confidence that makes you bold enough to take the first leap toward your goal. Once you have taken that first step, the next step comes that much easier. And with every additional step toward your goal, it is making it more and more real and more and more possible.
A few weeks ago I found myself wanting to move forward with my life coaching training and begin looking for clients. There was something that was holding me back though. Turns out it was that little, lack-of-confidence bug that can sometimes speak up rather loudly in my head saying “Are you sure you can do this?” Once I squashed that bug, I sent out an email to friends, family and acquaintances and now have my first external client and a Discovery Session with another. I also went searching for some peer clients (fellow ICA students) on the discussion board of the ICA website and found my first peer client. I signed up to be an ICA buddy for new ICA students because I believe that is another great way to find potential peer clients.
Confidence is powerful. Confidence is freeing. Confidence allows you to move forward and take step after step and not question what the results will be. Whatever they are, it is just another step toward achieving your goal. Fly or fall, it is still another step that gives you that much more experience and can teach you something big or something small. Either way, it is beautiful and fantastic!
