Our lives are paved with disappointments and misgivings over decisions we made and actions we took. The shame and regret over them persist long after the event occurred, and we are often the only ones remembering it. Emotions such as frustration, anger, and disappointment keep holding us down and diminish our ability to make new decisions. Life coaching sessions offer an environment for preparing and executing critical plans with better foresight and control, thus reducing the chance for sorrow and doubts.
One area many find themselves endless reasons for regrets is failed relationships. People who experienced a romantic heartbreak may harbor fears about forming a new connection. Actions and decisions that they have come to regret could inhibit their behavior at the next turn, resulting in their less than full participation and commitment. Similarly, those who regret mistakes they made professionally could experience weakened confidence and growing doubts that impede their career progress.
Those who belong to the first group could rely on their family members and social circle for advice on how to proceed in their personal affairs. Members of the second group could depend on supervisors, mentors, and other consultants for help with navigating their professional treks. There are, however, situations where one would prefer to seek out support outside the given circle. The reasons may be privacy concerns, trust issues, limited scope offered by the care group, a need for a fresh perspective, and more. The goal needs to be clear – make sound decisions that will serve the person well and have them be less likely to regret those decisions at a later point. That is when coaching could become highly beneficial.
Professionally trained coaches offer a service that is crafted around the needs, wishes, and goals of their clients. They provide that service free of personal motivation or professional affiliation while keeping their client’s priorities primary to the course. Coaches maintain a professional environment free of undue influence, such as personal opinions, professional or political allegiance, or other motives that could compromise the client’s priorities and goals.
To make the most of the coaching process, it is best to start sooner than later, when a foundation can be better built, and goals and directions get plotted with greater ease. The coaching dynamic keeps the client’s journey controlled from the start, providing for a better quality of life in the coached areas.
I am always happy to demonstrate how life coaching can help improve your personal or professional experience and success. If you are interested in learning more about my coaching practice and how it could impact your life, you may sign up for my no-obligation, free introductory session. Do it now so you don’t regret it later…