Set your intention for beneficial change
Planning for the future is tough when so much energy goes on dealing with the present. This article suggests a self-coaching exercise to help you gain perspective, decide what you want, plan for it and then act to make it happen.
Beverly Landais PCC
Congratulations! You’ve made it through the first few weeks of January and shaken off that ‘oh my, back to work’ feeling. Now’s the time to gain some perspective on what worked well for you last year and what didn’t so that you can make the most of 2020.
Here’s a simple self-coaching format to assist you. Find some quiet time and space so that you can answer three questions for yourself:
1. What went well last year?
2. What didn’t go so well last year?
3. What did I learn?
Write up your thoughts and observations. What themes or patterns do you see? Capture your insights before moving to the next stage. Now thinking about the future, answer these questions for yourself:
4. How might I apply this insight and learning to shape my attitude and behaviour in 2020?
5. What kind of support and resources will help me achieve beneficial change in my life?
6. How might I get more of these useful resources and helpful assistance in my life?
7. What might be the first step in this process?
Write up your answers. Now set your intention. This is vitally important as intention guides action. What will you act upon today that moves you towards that beneficial change? Taking just one small step towards your goal will motivate and energise you to keep going. Remember “It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.” Eleanor Roosevelt
If you’d like to discuss being coached by me as part of this, please get in touch by email: connect@beverlylandais.co.uk
Beverly Landais PCC
Certified Personal & Team Coach: enabling people to be at their resourceful best
We live in an ever-changing dynamic world. At best, this can be exhilarating and provide excellent opportunities for personal growth. At worst, it can be exhausting and stressful as you try to do it all, which can lead to the feeling that you are doing nothing well. Maybe you are in such a situation? Perhaps you have reached a point where you long to create the life that you want rather than the one that is happening? If so, I may be the right coach to support you. My purpose is simple. I work with people to help them be at their resourceful best. I bring all of my expertise to the service of my clients. My skill set includes 30 years of experience in business, including board level. As a Professional Certified Coach and Positive Psychology Practitioner, I can help you to think your options through, make better choices and do the things that promote wellbeing, bring personal as well as professional satisfaction and make you happy. I am particularly skilled in supporting those who are at a crossroads in their life. My coaching approach can help you gain a clear understanding of your values, motivators, drivers, strengths and consider the impact of blind spots – and what you can do to mitigate these. I work via video calls, by phone and email. Should you wish to arrange a 30-minute complimentary discovery session, please contact me via connect@beverlylandais.co.uk
