Road Trip! The destination for this week is “Energy.” Find ways to increase your vitality and sense of purpose and minimize situations that drain you.
When do you feel most energized? Create more opportunities to recharge this week.
How can you better balance meeting the needs of others and caring for yourself?
This week, try fully expressing yourself and notice what that does for your energy level.
Let us know in the comments where you’ve gone and what you’ve discovered about yourself.
Posted by Paul on June 23
https://motoringforwardcoaching.com/2019/06/23/energy/
Road Trip! The destination for this week is “Compassion.” You’re caring and see the good in others; have that same compassion for yourself!
Make a list of your strengths and positive qualities. How can you acknowledge these in yourself more often?
If you’ve been holding a grudge against yourself, allow yourself to feel the forgiveness you deserve.
This week, notice when you’re having negative thoughts about yourself or others and release them as soon as they form.
Let us know in the comments where you’ve gone and what you’ve discovered about yourself.
Posted by Paul on June 16
https://motoringforwardcoaching.com/2019/06/16/compassion/
Road Trip! The destination for this week is “Embracing.” Hold tightly to and learn to accept everything that makes you unique.
What personal quirks do you have that make you special? How can you develop these into strengths?
Look at your “dark side.” How can you turn your shadow to light?
If there’s something you’ve been wanting to change in your life, review the reason behind it. Are you making the change for you or someone else?
Let us know in the comments where you’ve gone and what you’ve discovered about yourself.
Posted by Paul on April 14
https://motoringforwardcoaching.com/2019/04/14/embracing-you-be-you/
Road Trip! The destination for this week is “Healing.” We have a great capacity to repair. Not only our bodies, but our relationships and every other aspect of our life.
What is one unhealthy habit you could contemplate changing to allow your body to heal?
Think of someone you may have wronged and approach them this week with a heart-felt apology.
Brainstorm a few ways to make your life more green to allow the planet to heal.
Let us know in the comments where you’ve gone and what you’ve discovered about yourself.
Posted by Paul on February 17
https://motoringforwardcoaching.com/2019/02/17/healing/
Road Trip! The destination for this week is “Transformation.” The word is often used when referring to the incredible reshaping of a body. Changes that occur in our mind can be just as remarkable.
What isn’t working in your life? How might changing the way you look at things change your direction?
Next time you find yourself in a “bad” situation, make a mindful effort to shape it towards the positive. Take coal and make a diamond.
What needs to change to allow you to live as the real, authentic you?
Let us know in the comments where you’ve gone and what you’ve discovered about yourself.
Posted by Paul on January 20
https://motoringforwardcoaching.com/2019/01/20/transformation-if-not-now-when/
Road Trip! The destination for this week is “Purification.” Time to cleanse and renew; inside and out.
Make a list of what isn’t working in your life. How will you change for the positive in the coming year?
Tackle an organization or clean-up project you’ve been putting off.
Clean up your diet by cutting out some of the junk food or sugar.
Let us know in the comments where you’ve gone and what you’ve discovered about yourself.
Posted by Paul on December 9
https://motoringforwardcoaching.com/2018/12/09/purification-time-to-renew/
Road Trip! The destination for this week is “Love.” Love for self and others is really the true destination of our lives!
What is your definition of love? How does it show up in your life every day?
How can you more consistently show love for yourself?
This week, be more open to loving others; especially those you may have found less than “lovable” in the past.
Let us know in the comments where you’ve gone and what you’ve discovered about yourself.
Posted by Paul on November 4
https://motoringforwardcoaching.com/2018/11/04/love-yourself-before-others/
Road Trip! The destination for this week is “Beauty.” Grand or simple, beauty can be found everywhere. Including yourself.
How do you define “beauty?” How does this definition impact your thoughts about your life and yourself?
What’s your most beautiful quality? How can you make that stand out?
This week, be aware of beauty you’ve overlooked in the past. How can you be more appreciative in the future?
Let us know in the comments where you’ve gone and what you’ve discovered about yourself.
Posted by Paul on October 28
https://motoringforwardcoaching.com/2018/10/28/beauty-recognize-it-inside-and-out/
Road Trip! The destination for this week is “Acceptance.” Not everything in life has to be a battle.
If something unpleasant happens this week, accept it as part of your life experience. Learn from it but move on and don’t dwell.
Have you been holding others to unreasonably “high standards?” Try accepting others for who they are.
How accepting are you of yourself? Strive to be your best but love yourself for who you are in the moment.
Let us know in the comments where you’ve gone and what you’ve discovered about yourself.
Posted by Paul on August 19
https://motoringforwardcoaching.com/2018/08/19/acceptance/
It’s the end of the year and my phone is ringing off the hook. It’s peak season for coaches because, as we end the year, many are looking back and realizing they didn’t make the best use of the past year and want help moving forward. Many feel it’s time for a change.
Before you make that jump, here’s one important question to ask yourself. Am I making a change for myself or someone else?
Coaches turn down a lot of potential clients because of their answer to this last question. You might be completely satisfied with your life but feel outside pressure from parents, a spouse or work colleagues to “do more” but if the desire isn’t genuinely yours then coaching isn’t going to help you one bit. In fact, the coaching experience would just be an exercise in frustration for both you and the coach.
To find out if you’re ready for a change, ask yourself these three questions:
If you answered No to any of the above questions, then it might be time for a change.
So, where do you want to go now? Here’s an exercise I use with a lot of my clients. While you won’t have the benefit of interacting with a coach, it might help you gain some clarity.
Relax in a quiet room with your eyes closed. Take a few deep breathes. Now, imagine your “perfect” (and authentic, what’s going to make you happy) life. Think about all aspects; your career, health, finances, personal relationships and even your spirituality. Think about everything in as much detail as possible.
Once you have that well planted in your mind, imagine someone just asked you this question: “You are so happy these days. You have the perfect life. How did you get where you are today?”
Now, answer the question. Out loud.
A lot of people are surprised by what comes out of their mouth. Often, this is the first time they’ve said out loud something they’ve always wanted for themselves. Or, they knew something was just “off” and this exercise helps them find the words they’ve been missing.
Now, go make everything you just said a reality!
Have a healthy, happy and successful 2015!
Photo credit: SomeDriftwood / iWoman / CC BY-NC
Posted by Paul on December 20
https://motoringforwardcoaching.com/2014/12/20/time-for-a-change/
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