Life Coaching - so much more than a self indulgent fad!

For many years and still somewhat to this day (although to a far lesser degree) coaching has been mistaken as part of the wishy washy self help American fad that started up in the 70s. This is indeed where it takes its roots, finding ways to create everlasting positive change. HOWEVER as more and more research is done and hard proven facts appear about the power of coaching and the science of happiness (yes! it is an actual science) it is being recognised as the well structured, powerful, realistic way to develop oneself, as it should be

The word 'coaching' originates from the Anglo Saxon word for 'carriage' - a means of transporting something from one place to another. This is a good way to look at coaching

A coach enables you to move forwards from where you are in life now, to where you want to be...They help you define what it is that you actually want, dissolving limiting beliefs and behaviours so that you can strengthen your focus and energy in the right direction.

As much as it may be a nice thought sometimes to have someone wave a magic wand for you and magically conjure up your perfect idea of life...the following statements are NOT true:

"A coach is ALL KNOWING"

"A coach is a LIFE GURU EXTROADINAIRE

"A coach knows EXACTLY what it is someone wants or needs."

Every individual has the ability within themselves to be ALL of these for themselves, to make the best of their life and find what happiness means to them. A coach facilitates you to understand your ways of thinking, make clear decisions, explore possibilities and how you can build on your own capabilities in order to achieve success, offering support and feedback along the way. They can help you clear any blocks you may have along your way and help you understand and enjoy your journey

Self help isn't just a self indulgent fad, its an intelligent way of improving both what we have and the world around us and breaking down limiting preconceptions of who we are and what we are truly capable of.

This in turn provides WELL BEING - " a state characterised by health, happiness and prosperity"

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