The Heliotropic Effect in Your Life: Are you Leaning Towards the Light?

 

There is something not quite right about the orchid in the photo above. I believe it has been turned towards the camera to make for a better photo. I’ve had a similar orchid in my kitchen window for many years and it’s pretty petals will mostly all face towards the glass; heads tilted towards the strongest source of natural light – the sun, until I turn mine around to face the room, too.

This tendency to face towards a positive source of energy is known as the Heliotropic Effect. Heliotropic simply means, turning or growing towards the light. Every living system has a heliotropic tendency. As humans, it is natural for us to want to find the most beneficial conditions for our growth.

The relationship is a symbiotic experience of course. Just as the bees enjoy and thrive on warm nectar, in doing so they become pollinators and supports the ecosystem at large. And similarly, when a person is flourishing, they will often become a positive influence on those around them.

When things get dark, we will say ‘but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel’.
When things have been hard we will say ‘but I can see a silver-lining’
And when we are looking for answers, we ‘shine a light on the situation’. 

Often, when clients come to me for coaching, it is because they are struggling to find the best way forward. I see it as an important part of my role to cultivate an encouraging professional relationship  as a source of energy for my clients,  to help as they explore new goals.

I always aim to provide a relaxing space where conditions are conducive for a high quality conversation that is important and worth having. And by focusing the light on what you want and need and by asking questions that deepen understanding and awareness of your strengths and potential to influence change, my aim is to help my clients move in a heliotropic fashion so you can flourish too.

Now think of your own life. Where is positive energy available to you? Does it come from your…

Environment?
Relationships?
Behaviours?
Capabilities?
Beliefs?
Identity?
Purpose?
Spirituality?

You will know, because thinking about it feels good!

And if ever you get stuck, on any level, perhaps consider some new (or old) ways to reconnect with activities that have a tendency to inspire you and open your mind. Positive energy might be reignited whilst being with certain friends, from a certain place or location, from a  books or a piece of music. Simply put, if it lights you up, opens your mind and inspires you,  it could also help you work out how to go and grow beyond your current sticking point. 

 

How to Use the Wheel of Life tool to Create Work-Life Balance.

The ‘Wheel of Life’ is a simple but useful coaching tool that I often use with my clients to help us visualise all the important areas of their life at once. We then allocate each area a score out of 10 in terms of how satisfied they are in each area. It allows us both to get a “bird’s eye” view of how balanced their life is at the present moment, where challenges are felt strongest, and where there is a desire for positive change. The wheel represents a wheel on a metaphoric bike and the idea is that we can determine how balanced we feel our life is.

How smooth and joyous is your ride?

Categories on the wheel generally include the following life areas but are unique to you, the individual.

Topics include:- Relationships, Family, Friends, Social Life, Home, Community, Work, Finances, Hobbies, Fun, Health, etc.

In addition to this wheel, which can provide us with a sense of direction as we determine how we will improve our scores, I am also paying considerable attention to what is going on with the second metaphoric ‘wheel on the bike’.

This wheel for me represents the source of energy that is required to propel the bike into motion in the direction that the client wishes to go. This wheel could be made up of the following categories:-

– Motivation
– Confidence
– Resilience
– Character Strengths
– Skills and Knowledge
– Adaptability
– Self Care / Well-being / Sleep
– Perseverance
– Communication Style
– Beliefs
– Encouragement – towards self and from others
– Positivity

When it comes to how we experience the inevitable up and downs of life, the ‘full human experience’, all of these factors will come into play. And when we have a high degree of self-awareness in terms of these areas, it can help us to put our best foot forward, get unstuck more easily and go on to harness our strengths and our potential as we get on the right track.

Why not grab yourself a pen and paper and create your own Wheel diagram, depending on whether you want to assess your Wheel of Life or your Wheel of Inner Development?

Let me know how you get on in the comments, it would be great to hear from you.

#lifecoaching

Best wishes,

Sandie,
High Peak Life Coach

What can we Learn from Spilling the Milk?

Have you ever spilt the milk? 

How did you react? With “argh, you-idiot!” or, did you take a moment to breathe, and remind yourself that everyone spills the milk sometimes?  

Our ability to be respectful and kind to ourselves, even when faced with our own shortcomings, is a sign of self-compassion. 

Therapist Dr Kristin Neff describes self-compassion as acting the same way toward yourself as you would a dear friend when they’re having a difficult time – healing ourselves with kindness.  We replace our discouraging and blunt words with ones of gentle reassurance. 

When we practice self-compassion in the event of minor mishaps, such as spilling the milk, we have an opportunity to practice self-compassion. Given that life can be highly challenging, being able to activate self-compassion could serve us well in the event of more stressful circumstances, such as illness, redundancy, divorce, etc. 

How can we cultivate self-compassion?

Try to catch yourself when you put yourself down (self-flagellate). Stop yourself in the act and replace your blunt tone and words with soft words of kindness and encouragement.  

Practice Common Humanity. That is, remember that we humans are connected not only by the joys in our lives but also by our common struggles and fears. Reach out. Sometimes you will need support, and sometime you will be the one to support others. 

Mindfulness – letting our judgements roll by as we return to simply observing each present moment. We can practice mindfulness in a group setting, or in informal practice. You could spend a few minutes being mindful whilst you wash the dishes or eat dinner. Focus on your breath when you’re feeling upset or angry. Mindfulness allows us to self regulate and creates space where we can ’remember’ to be compassionate.

There is a popular coaching question – What would you do if you knew you could not fail?  It’s a great question…. but is failure something to be avoided at all costs? 

Maybe a better question might be… ‘What would you do if you trusted yourself to be only kind and proud of yourself, whatever the outcome?

#lifecoaching

Best wishes,

Sandie,
High Peak Life Coach

Do you ‘Get To’, or have you ‘Got To’? How’s Your Mojo?


Chances are you probably have a medical first aid kit tucked away somewhere safe, filled with useful items for a minor medical emergency. And, how might it help you to also have a first aid box filled with items specifically chosen to support you when you are struggling to feel ok, emotionally?

For the past six years, I have found I am spending more time reflecting on my own well-being due to hormonal fluctuations around the time of my period, and perimenopause. It can feel unfair as I wave goodbye to my usually cheerful disposition as fatigue, low mood and a lesser ability to enjoy my normally satisfying life moves in.

At my worst, you’ll likely find me hiding in my bedroom behind a closed door, wishing I could hide until my stronger more resourceful self is back at the helm…

But, in the bedroom, under a chair, in clear sight and easily accessible, is a beautiful box: My ‘Emotional First Aid Kit’. I slide it out and lift the lid, knowing that the contents can provide me with comfort.

Creating an Emotional Wellbeing First Aid Kit.

This involves putting together a box of sensory items, memory aids and personal objects chosen to provide self-soothing care. Created when you are at your best, to help you when you are feeling emotionally weathered.

For example, in my box, I have:-

💖 A sizeable bunch of dried lavender – I love the smell and find it incredibly calming and relaxing.
💖 A pleasingly cold, smooth pebble with the word ‘Thank you’ inscribed on its surface. (A prompt to explore what thankful thoughts I might be able to access.)
💖 Positive feedback from appreciative clients, art from my children, photos.
💖 A notepad where I have written poetry during past low moods (I sometimes feel drawn to express my harder feelings creatively.)
💖 An empty glass – a cue to ‘go fill me up!’ and stay hydrated.
💖 A letter to myself – kind words of support and wisdom regarding the things I know help me, including friends to call and a support group I can connect with.

This is my box and it is personal to me. I’ll swap things in and out as my understanding of what helps, changes.

What would you put in your box?

#IveBeenThere
#lifecoaching

Best wishes,

Sandie,
High Peak Life Coach

Self Efficacy and its Role in Goal Achievement.

Psychologist Albert Bandura defined self-efficacy as a “person’s particular set of beliefs that determine how well one can execute a plan of action” (Bandura, 1977). Self-efficacy is our ‘beliefs’ in relation to our capability to achieve successful task-specific outcomes.

Our self-efficacy plays an important role when it comes to how we approach our goals.

People with low self-efficacy:-

– Avoid difficult tasks
– Don’t trust their skills and capabilities
– Fear failure
– Quickly lose confidence in their ability
– Experience low motivation
– Develop a fixed mindset (Don’t believe things can change.)

People with high self-efficacy:-

💫 Foster curiosity and interest in their own personal development
💫 Are willing to explore new ideas and try new things
💫 Enjoy the opportunity to learn new skills, develop their strengths and learn from others
💫 View failure as feedback
💫 Recover well from disappointments
💫 Feel positive and motivated
💫 Have a growth mindset (Nothing is set in stone; with effort, things can change.)

How can we develop our levels of self-efficacy?

Bandura identified four major sources:-

1. Mastering Experience – Developing our skills in pursuit of our goals.

2. Social Modelling – Learning from observing others’ efforts and successes.

3. Social Persuasion – Being exposed to positive encouragement and feedback from others.

4. Psychological Responses – our ability to influence our moods and emotional states, such as reducing stress and increasing positivity.

❔How could you incorporate Bandura’s self-efficacy theory into your own ability to achieve your goals?

Here are a few ideas to add to your own.:-

1. Keep a learning log to monitor your progress. Celebrate major and minor wins!

2. Look for role models – Blogs, support groups, autobiographies, people you know – success leaves clues.

3. Spend time with people who provide positive encouragement

4. Look after your wellbeing – rest, relax, and create space to re-energise and regulate your emotions.

💥 And always remember, your WORTH is never a reflection of your achievements. YOU matter most, our goals are just things we do.❤️

With you, for your wellbeing, positivity and personal success.

Sandie,
High Peak Life Coaching

How to Create your own Emotional Wellbeing First Aid Kit.

Chances are you probably have a medical first aid kit tucked away somewhere safe, filled with useful items for a minor medical emergency. And, how might it help you to also have a first aid box filled with items specifically chosen to support you when you are struggling to feel ok, emotionally?

For the past six years, I have found I am spending more time reflecting on my own well-being due to hormonal fluctuations around the time of my period, and perimenopause. It can feel unfair as I wave goodbye to my usually cheerful disposition as fatigue, low mood and a lesser ability to enjoy my normally satisfying life, moves in.

At my worst, you’ll likely find me hiding in my bedroom behind a closed door, wishing I could hide until my stronger more resourceful self is back at the helm…

But, in the bedroom, under a chair, in clear sight and easily accessible, is a beautiful box: My ‘Emotional First Aid Kit’. I slide it out and lift the lid, knowing that the contents can provide me with comfort.

Creating an Emotional Wellbeing First Aid Kit.

This involves putting together a box of sensory items, memory aids and personal objects chosen to provide self-soothing care. Created when you are at your best, to help you when you are feeling emotionally weathered.

For example, in my box, I have:-

💖 A sizeable bunch of dried lavender – I love the smell and find it incredibly calming and relaxing.
💖 A pleasingly cold, smooth pebble with the word ‘Thank you’ inscribed on its surface. (A prompt to explore what thankful thoughts I might be able to access.)
💖 Positive feedback from appreciative clients, art from my children, photos.
💖 A notepad where I have written poetry during past low moods (I sometimes feel drawn to express my harder feelings creatively.)
💖 An empty glass – a cue to ‘go fill me up!’ and stay hydrated.
💖 A letter to myself – kind words of support and wisdom regarding the things I know help me, including friends to call and a support group I can connect with.

This is my box and it is personal to me. I’ll swap things in and out as my understanding of what helps, changes.

What would you put in your box?

#IveBeenThere
#lifecoaching

Best wishes,

Sandie,
High Peak Life Coach

Five Tips to Banish the Post Summer Blues

By Sandie Shaw

 

Summer is a season the majority of us Brits are always sad to bid farewell.  It’s the warmth and the extra daylight that makes getting out in our stunning country such a joy.  BBQ’s, garden parties, farmers markets, country shows, sunny beer gardens, trips to the beach and picnics by the river are just some of the delights we will have enjoyed over past months, and as autumn makes its presence known, it’s no surprise that some of us may start to feel fed-up.

The light fades, the temperatures dip, the green leaves fade and drop and our sandals disappear under a pile of waterproof shoes and muddy boots again till next year – Boooo.

But, with summer still fresh in our thoughts and the suns energy still lingering in our bodies and minds, lets turn our attention to keeping our spirits UP this Autumn. Lets shake off those seasonal blues, like a dog shakes off a summer shower.

My Five Tips for Beating the Post Summer Blues.

 1. Don’t be too quick to put summer behind you. Slow the transition down by extending summer till you’re good and ready to say goodbye.  Throw another BBQ, (so what if you have to take shelter under a gazebo!), there’s still plenty of summer food and drink available, still plenty of fresh mint for a Pimms and those outdoor lights and chimineas will look even more delightful against a darker evening sky.

2. Take time to reminisce about your summer antics, to feel grateful for the fun you’ve had with your friends or family and share your summer snaps with those involved.   Photos are one of our greatest memory triggers; you’ll instantly recall those precious moments when the summers warmth wrapped around you and lifted your body and your mind.  Add your summer snaps to your computer desktop, to the screen saver on your phone and get copies printed off to display around your home.

3. Start planning your next day-trip and some enjoyable things to do this autumn.  Autumn is a such a beautiful time of year, all those stunning golden brown colours in the landscape; it’s a particularly great time for woodland and forest walks. So pack a flask and a brolly and go kick up some autumn leaves. Cinemas, Art Galleries, Spa’s, Museums, Heritage Centre’s, Country Houses, Concert Halls, Coffee Shops and Theatre’s are all welcoming, vibrant places to visit when the rain can pour down and it matters not a jot.

4. If your moods dips on a particularly dreary evening when you have nothing much to do, see if you can turn your thoughts outwards to those members of our community who might be more apprehensive about the darker evenings than you. Perhaps you know someone who finds it difficult to get out and about at the best of times?  Maybe a reassuring chat over a cup of tea would really make their day.  Most of us are now aware of the beneficial act of ‘giving something back’ and the positive effect it can have on both parties involved. Why not inquire at your local volunteer centre to see if there are any interesting projects happening locally which you could get involved with? Or, organise a coffee morning or a catch up with friends you haven’t seen in a while. Its possible that they’re feeling the post summer blues too, and would love to hear from you.

5. And finally, when you’re feeling low – take extra good care of yourself.  Most people will experience feeling fed-up at some point at this time of year, and if you do, it’s particularly important to take good care of yourself.  Eat well; plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and avoid skipping meals or opting for less energising comfort foods.  Take time to exercise; yoga and pilate’s are great exercise when you don’t feel high energy, although some uplifting music and aerobic exercise might be just what you need.  Get plenty of fresh air, sleep, rest and relaxation and if your mood still doesn’t improve, then please do seek out a friend or professional person to talk to about it, or speak to your GP.

Sandie x 

Be grateful for your good moods and graceful with your low moods.~ unknown

 
 

Handling Difficult Conversations

By Sandie Shaw

 

There are certain conversation that we all find difficult. Whether at work, at home or in a social context. At some time or another we will find ourselves preparing for a difficult conversation.

“I’m sorry, it’s just not working out”

“Can we talk about my salary?”

“I strongly disagree with what you’re saying.”

 

There are certain conversations that we all find difficult, whether at work, at home or in a social context.  At some time or another we will find ourselves preparing  for a difficult conversation.

At times like this your heart may start to beat faster and your palms may begin to feel clammy.  It is easy to be distracted by these anxious feelings which in turn can hinder your ability to stay calm and communicate clearly what is on your mind.  At worst you may lose control of what you are thinking and saying and may even lose sight of how your words are being received…   the conversation can get ugly.

Lets begin my taking a look at how we might respond in such a situation.  The Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Model provides a coaching theory I sometimes discuss with my client to help them consider how difficult situations may be affecting their communication and behaviour.  The diagram below highlights four different types of behaviour in terms of warm and cold, dominant and submissive.

Can you identify with one particular style of behaviour more than another?

The ideal communication style is outlined in the top right.  The characteristics of this are Warm and Dominant.  ‘Warm’  meaning friendly, approachable, honest and empathetic.  ‘Dominant’ meaning confident, strong, clear and focused.

If you find yourself leaning more towards cold behaviour; either aggressive or submissive, in preparation for, or during a difficult conversation, then it’s time to consider what to do to get yourself back into a more resourceful state. Taking a step back from the situation, even just for a second, will give you a chance to reflect. The desire to change your state will give way to changes in your body language, tonality and the words you use, and will have a positive effect on you and the person you are talking to.  As outlined in the diagram above, communication that aims to be warm, assertive and flexible will often allow you to think clearly and respond effectively to most responses.  Even if you don’t get exactly the outcome that you were hoping for, you will find yourself in a good position to negotiate and to propose a compromise that you can both be happy with.  Maintaining rapport and trying to keep the communication warm, friendly and clear allows us to find creative ways to explore and meet our own needs and the needs of others.

Six ways to successfully manage a difficult conversations.

  • Be prepared. Spend adequate time considering what you want to achieve by having the conversation. Write down the key point you want to raise and list any further points in order of importance. What would your ideal outcome be for each point? If you would like their input with finding a solution, or if you have a proposal for a solution of your own, write them down next to each point. Picture yourself confidently and assertively raising the issues on your list and explaining your ideas for possible solutions.
  • Put yourself in their shoes. How would you receive this information? Anticipating their response will help you to consider carefully your language and your body language and be more prepared for their response, including the possibility of an emotional response.
  • Consider the most appropriate time and place for the conversation. Chose a time and place when you will both feel comfortable, will not be rushed for time and without the fear of being interrupted. If necessary, reassure the person you’re talking to that the conversation is confidential. Have a time frame in mind before you start talking. If it becomes clear that the conversation is going to take longer, don’t be tempted to rush things through or run over time. The last thing you both want is to feel exhausted by the conversation and late for your next appointment, or worse, to make a poor decisions. Agree to meet again to continue the conversation at another suitable time.
  • Indicate that you want a constructive conversation. Think about what your body language is saying; does it signal that you are approachable, non-threatening and ready to talk and listen? Don’t skirt around the issue – once you have thanked them for their time, stick to the preparation you did in advance of the conversation. Stay in control. If you find your tonality changing, either speeding up and getting louder (getting frustrated) or slowing and getting quieter (losing confidence), adjust your posture. Whether you are sitting or standing, change your physiology to be more relaxed or more assertively and your tone of voice and language will follow suit.
  • Avoid hightening emotions by using ‘I’ instead of ‘You’. When dealing with inappropriate behaviour, instead of pointing the finger of blame, which makes people want to defend themselves, start by explaining how the behaviour effected you. ‘I was very disappointed that you missed the appointment yesterday…’ instead of ‘You missed a very important meeting again.’
  • Stay focused on solutions and future goals. It is more fruitful to ask ‘How can we do better next time?’ then ‘Why did it go wrong?’. We can not change the past but we can explore and identify the best way to move forward for future success.

If you are working through some tough decisions or need advice on handling difficult conversations, why not get in touch for a free consultation.  I can’t make the problem disappear but I can certainly help you to put your best foot forward.  Call Sandie on 07985 284 914.

Best wishes,

Sandie,
High Peak Life Coach

Divergent Thinking for More Effective Problems Solving

By Sandie Shaw

 

Encouraging Creative Thinking

For More Effective Problem Solving.

How to encourage ‘divergent thinking’, a type of thinking that allows new ideas to materialise and creativity to flourish.

Are you struggling with a problem that is sapping your energy and leaving you feeling, well… *big sigh* a bit ‘Mehh’?
Take a moment to consider how you think about that problem and how you’ve been managing it so far:-

  • How does your problem make you feel?  Give it a score out of ten: ’10’ being high, ‘0’ being low.
  • What level of personal energy do you bring to the problem, when you turn your attention to it?
  • On a scale of 1 – 10, how creative does your problem make you feel?

In my experience of working with people to help them find the way forward through and beyond their problems, I have noticed that people often get stuck in a pattern of thinking and behaviour which has proved to be ineffective, and often they will repeat the same pattern again and again with dwindling hope of getting a positive outcome. By the time people seek my help, their energy for the problem is on the floor and they will tell me that they are ‘stuck’.

Unfortunately, I don’t own a magic wand to wave over every problem (I wish I did!) but as a coach, I am  good at unsticking people and helping to unblock their creative flow, so they can explore new potential solutions.  Creativity is a plentiful renewable energy which is available to everyone. A creative person is experimental, playful, intuitive, fearless, adventurous, optimistic, limitless and resourceful, and we all have the potential to be a creative individual. After all, what cannot be explored and surpassed by an imaginative mind at play? However, play tends to decline when anxiety and worry set in…

When we think of creative people, we tend to think of musicians, artists and designers.  However, creativity is also the gentlest and humblest of activities.  We use it daily to make our lives run that little bit better, and frequently it goes unnoticed.  It’s that quiet little voice that says, ‘If I take a left at the next junction, I’ll avoid the traffic and get there quicker.’ or ‘perhaps I can use todays left overs to make soup at the weekend’.  And so, with lingering problems, when we feel like we’re  just not making any progress, we would all benefit from some input from our creative mind, if only we can provide the right conditions to think creatively.  Unfortunately, when we’re feeling stuck and frustrated, our creativity is often compromised.

What is creative thinking? We have many terms to describe the variety of recognised ‘thinking styles’. We have lateral thinking, vertical thinking, analytical, critical, strategic and solution focussed thinking, etc. And creative thinking takes it’s place amongst these styles. Creative thinking has come to be mostly characterised as the ‘lightbulb moment’, when ‘Aha!‘ an idea suddenly springs to mind.  The greatest creative thinkers use a combination of all thinking styles and go several steps further, by actually taking ideas from thought to physical action, allowing them to take form and change reality.

How can we provide our minds with the conditions it needs to think creatively? I often use a simple conversational structure in my coaching sessions from which to explore the problem solving process. Within the framework of the conversation is often an opportunity to find respite from the problem which can bring renewed energy to the table without avoiding the problem or burying heads in sand.  Here is how – I’ll use the GROW Model to demonstrate:-

GROW stands for ‘Goal’, ‘Reality’, ‘Options’, ‘Way forward’. Each stage required a good deal or research and reflection. Be realistic with a timeframe for how long you will spend in each stage; think about how long you would be with this problem if no solution was found and be generous with how long to give to this new problem solving process.  Begin by defining the problem, challenge or goal. The ‘goal’ is the objective you want to reach. Write it down and draw pictures or doodles, using images and colours to express how you would prefer things to be. For ‘Reality’, take time to digest all the facts and information you have on the problem. Remember where you started with this concern and know your position, how things stand right now.

Next comes the ‘Options’ stage, and a chance to quieten the mind so it can be illuminated with fresh ideas. Allow yourself as much time as possible to relax into this stage.  And, here comes the crucial bit, find activities which allow your mind to wander and be free from worry and analysis paralysis.  Listening to music, meditating, walking, art, craft, gardening, swimming, mindfulness, etc.  Any activity that feels good and does not require great levels of concentration will allow the creative side of your mind to open up.  All of these restful activities, particularly practicing mindfulness, the non-reactive observation of your thoughts over time, are activities that encourage ‘divergent thinking’, a type of thinking that allows new ideas to materialise.  Before and after each activity, ask gentle open questions of yourself with no demand for a response, such as: ‘If I had unlimited recourses and knew I couldn’t fail, what would I try?’  Or, ‘What have I seen others do, which might work for me?‘, ‘Who could help me?’, etc…

Since we don’t really know the exact moment when inspiration will strike, keep a small pocket notebook with you whenever possible. Write down any ideas, leads, curiosities and dreams as they appear to you.  Give yourself permission to take time out and ‘do nothing’ (responsibly and within the timeframe and the safety of the framework) whilst new ideas are being generated.   When you are ready, enter the final stage of the four-step process. The ‘Way Forward’. From your notebook of ideas, identify the most promising ones for further exploration and investigation, and take a step forward.

Give it a go, you might be surprised where this exercise takes you!

Best wishes,

Sandie

Get ready for your BEST YEAR YET!!

By Sandie Shaw

 

As we leap into a brand new year, now is the perfect time to reflect on the year gone by, on what you have accomplished and how you have grown, and to feel excitement for the year ahead and it’s promise of new beginnings! A new year is like a blank canvas upon which we can create a masterpiece.

May be you’ve had the most wonderful 2015 and you would like 2016 to be just the same with only a few minor changes? 

 

Perhaps you’d like to take some aspects of the past year forward with you into the next, but leave some things behind you so you can focus fully on new endeavours? Take those silver linings and leave the clouds back in 2015…

Or, may be the prospect of another year, no different to the last, fills you with dread?! … Please keep reading.

 
Whatever the case maybe, lets remember that as the saying goes: ‘We are here for a good time, not a long time.’  This new year I would like you to give yourself the gift of some personal time, just for you. Half an hour or an hour to turn your attention inwards, to think upon the year gone by, all its triumphs and disasters, and to meditate on the following four questions that might help you set the tone for a great year to come:-
 
1) What was the highlight of 2015 for you? What worked really well, that you wish to take forward and experience more of in the year a head?  Write it down and take time to understand ‘how’ you created this in your life, and give yourself a pat on the back or a hug of appreciation for making it happen. Well done you.
 
2) What were you tolerating and putting up with, from yourself or from anyone else, that you would like to deal with differently in 2016? ‘If you always do what you’ve always done, you will always get what you’ve always got!’. If this is not what you want for your year ahead, remember that different belief’s, actions and behaviours will yield different results. What would you like to tackle differently in the year ahead? What do you need to believe in order for that to happen?  What are you going to work on, for a great 2016?
 
 3) What really must STOP or GO in order for you to START living your best year yet? Decisions are powerful. A simple but certain ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ can transform your life beyond your wildest dreams.
 
4) Finally, what do you want to create and experience in 2016 that is fresh, inspiring and new for you? Something exciting that could elevate you and your life and enthusiasm to the next level?  Don’t be shy, what would you go for if you knew couldn’t fail to succeed?
 
Success in life is within everyone’s grasp. Success can be your personal habit –  it is learned behaviour that consists of reflection & evaluation, creative thinking, decision making and positive steps in the right direction. And, all it takes to get started is a willingness to work at it, be curious, be resilient and be determined to grow, to develop and to reach your full potential. You deserve to shine.
 
No matter how tricky your situation may be, or how illusionary your masterpiece may seem, somewhere, someone just like you found a way forward, and in their success, left clues for you to discover, so you can do it too!
 

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To help you get your year off to a flying start, I am offering my newsletter/blog readers a special ***Two for One Life Coaching discount.***

That is two one-to-one (or telephone coaching sessions) for the price of one – RRP £55 per one hour session (1:2:1) or £45 (telephone coaching).

In addition to this, you will still be eligible for your FREE half hour telephone consultation, when we can have an initial chat about your current circumstances, whether coaching is the right fit for you and if so, how we can make the most of your two discounted sessions.

Kick start your year with High Peak Life Coaching!

That’s 1X Free 30 min Telephone Consultation plus 2X one hour, One-to-one coaching session (at Riverside Wellbeing, Whaley Bridge) for £55, or 2X one hour Telephone Coaching Sessions for £45.CALL SANDIE ON: 07985 284 914

 

Please Note: This offer is valid until the end of January 2016 and is for new clients only – places are limited, so please get in touch soon!

Wishing you a wonderful, healthy and happy 2016.

Very best wishes,

Sandie Norbron-Shaw