In today’s era, life has become very unpredictable and challenging. Daily, people face various dilemmas due to crises like fluctuation in the economy, hazardous effects of global warming, pandemic, war, personal and professional challenges, etc. the list is never-ending.
Each of us needs someone who can understand our weaknesses and challenges and guide us to overcome them. Coaching on life perspective is essential for each of us to inspire us to lead a balanced and satisfying life. It is a methodology to understand work-life balance, dealing with stress, managing relationships, self-awareness, goal setting, and developing a better mindset for a more fulfilling and purposeful life.
Living life on the Edge’ has a connotation of stress and hardship.
People usually get stressed out and find it difficult to set a balance in their life due to various aspects. Some of which are:
- Overburden and juggling of responsibilities
- Keeping up with jobs
- Self-care and health issues
- Relationships and commitments
- Managing finances
What is Life Coaching?
Is it counseling? – No. Counseling is the procedure to improve and correct, whereas life coaching inspires and motivates towards required goals.
Is it consultation? – No. Consultation involves solving problems in the form of training or other collaborative exercises. In contrast, life coaching is developing the abilities of a person to solve the issues, which is in sync with goal setting and accountability.
A life coach is professionally trained to help you maximize your full potential and reach your desired results with stability and satisfaction. They are like a supportive friend and a trusted adviser who are there with you in every situation. Life coaching helps you set your goals and encourages your journey to become a better version of yourself.
‘Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.’
– Albert Einstein
So, to balance your life by seeking opportunities to move towards your vision, coaching on life is the appropriate mentoring process.
What does a life coach do?
- Analyze your current situation and mindset by identifying limiting beliefs and other challenges and obstacles you face.
- Customize a plan of action for you
- Guides and assists you in achieving a positive outcome with absolute clarity.
- Empower you with the focus, insight, and accountability you need to achieve the consistent results you crave.
Life Coaching is like a path lighted by a guiding star through the prevailing darkness of uncertainty in various life phases.
Impact and benefits of Life Coaching:
The coach will offer a supportive yet objective approach as you progress; making them a trusted person you can turn to in times of conflict or stress. The coach delivers critical information to you in a way that makes sense and can easily be turned into action.
This coaching also helps you reach and exceed your biggest dreams by developing assertiveness through resilience.
You will learn to take effective action, focus your efforts on what matters and stop getting stuck on roadblocks and shed your hang-ups about the past.
We can say that ‘Life Coaching’ is a useful platform for positive psychology involved in purposeful change in an individual, which assists in greater purpose, clarity, and passion in personal and professional lives, transforming into a better version.
‘Love yourself and create a better life around you through Life Coaching.’
– By Parul Dadhich
