What is Life Coaching?

No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it. 
—Albert Einstein

Dear readers, it is so nice to connect with you once again during the month of January.  This is the beginning of the year and a new start to achieve the life you want and dream of.  There is no reason why you cannot accomplish what you put your mind to if you know how to approach the issue at hand. 

As a life coach, I meet many who have reached a point where they feel burned out from trying to adjust a situation and not get anywhere.  I have heard many times, I tried to create a happier more loving marriage and ended up making it worse!  

My dear readers, having a problem is very similar to a person driving a used car on a slippery dark tunnel.  You cannot see clearly, you are slipping and sliding, and your car isn’t in the best shape ever, so basically, it’s a tough situation.  

To find your way out of the tunnel is even more difficult if all you see is a wall in front of you and no exit.  Albert Einstein understood the importance of an outsider’s perspective to assist people in overcoming certain challenges.  

If you were to choose an outsider to assist you in your current challenge, who better than a life coach who is both experienced in this area and confidential to tell you to turn left to find an exit?

Some of you may be asking, what exactly is life coaching?  What does it entail?  Life coaching helps you look at where you are now, and where you’d like to be, then helps you bridge the gap.  The purpose of the coaching is to help individuals move forward in whatever way they want.  It is very different from consulting, mentoring, advice, therapy, or counseling.  Although it may seem similar to therapy, life coaching differs in that the focus is more on the present and future rather than finding a cure for the past.  Life coaching is more focused on goals and behaviors and works on raising a person’s awareness and encourages individuals to take responsibility for their life.  A life coach is basically your guide, teacher, friend, and your mirror to observe the realities of your life. 

How Does Life Coaching Can Help You? 

Life coaching helps people who want to improve their lives in specific ways, such as:

• Changing careers
• Finding a healthy relationship with spouse or family members.
• Start and grow a business
• Lose weight
• Self-understanding
• Stress management
• Time management
• Goal setting
• Etc…

Life coaching is an important step in each individual’s self development.  For those of you who desire additional success and happiness, a life coach can help clarify your current situation. Importantly, it allows a better understanding of people and relationships.  

Even for those of who have completed university and higher education, life coaching is vital to possess a well rounded personality. Also, it addresses issues such as emotional intelligence, marital relationships and other similar areas. Which are not even a part of the basic educational curriculum.  

At school, we may learn that H₂O is the chemical formula for water. But a formal education on how to talk to our in-laws or spouses. Or, how to ask for a raise or start and maintain a business. Such things we never learn in schools but is vital for our success in life. 

As a process, coaching is very special.  Coaching is a tailor made system based on the needs of the person being coached, their personality, their goals, and their current situation.  

Unlike a self help book or a training course, life coaching is designed around the client. And, it is 100% personalized and private.  Moreover, there is no discomfort and the client is totally free to open up and deal with the situation in a safe zone.  It is truly a transformational process. 

Dear readers, for those of you who want more out of life, I encourage you to think about life coaching.  I am a big advocate of life coaching, not only because I am a life coach. But because I, also, have a life coach and have reaped the benefits on my life and business.  Lastly, if you have interest or have some questions, please feel free to contact me directly. I will be more than happy to guide you towards a better future.

Happy start to your 2013!