Whether you want to change careers, grow your own business, or simply get your life moving in a new direction, change is required. Yet, change can feel uncomfortable and sometimes painful. We get used to where we are and with what we know, all due to its familiarity, whether positive or negative. We are creatures of habit and feel secure within predictable structures and routines. The problem is that growth cannot occur without experiencing some uneasiness. We hate our job but stay because of the money. We are bored of the same restaurant but keep going there because it’s the place we have known for years. The list goes on and on. A good coach can help you:
1. Gain clarity
Sometimes, we don’t know exactly what we want, but we know we are not happy or satisfied. A good coach like Mia Hewett can help you get in touch with your core values and beliefs without judgement. The idea is to uncover what you truly love and what holds you back. We are all motivated by different things. For example, you might need security in your life but a creative outlet in or outside of work. And, over time, it is possible for our values to change. Growth is about overcoming where you are today in order to be present and in-tune with your future goals.
2. Stay motivated
Once you set new attainable goals, a good coach can help you stay motivated to keep you moving forward. Change can be difficult and, in extreme cases, make you feel unsafe because you are entering the unknown. But it is in the world of the unknown where creativity and vision occur. How can you create something new by doing what you always do? It’s impossible. By taking the time to visualize your goals each day and feeling the feelings of attaining them, you can build upon them. This process is the opposite of the familiar “cause and effect.”
3. Be accountable
For change to occur, you need to take responsibility for your life and choices. This can be a hard pill to swallow. A good coach can help hold you accountable to attain small and bigger accomplishments along the way. Over time, when your actions become new habits, you can do the same for yourself, with or without a coach. Overcoming obstacles is equivalent to overcoming oneself. We are always growing, and in order to do so, cannot remain as the exact same person throughout life.
It is very easy to do what you have always done. But then you will get what you have always gotten. Ask yourself, is this the best version of myself? What is it about me that I need to change or do differently? The majority of people would rather hide under a rock and complain about their circumstances than do anything that requires them to feel uncomfortable. It is those people who test the waters and understand they will be uncomfortable at times in their life, who accomplish more than they could ever imagine!
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