How to move forward into Summer

I recently wrote a blog which helps you make an assessment of where you are at in your life.     We all need a starting point in order to move forward. This list actually shows your growing edge – areas to be developed so you are more proficient at life!

It is tough getting through life on your own, especially when you are feeling down. So I want to encourage you to get some support.

Talk to someone.    Find a positive person to give you a hand – a wise friend, work colleague, or trusted family member.   If you don’t know anyone, then employ a person - a dietician, a massage therapist, a counsellor, a life coach or someone appropriate to the task on hand.    Whoever the person is, they must be on your side: positive and caring.    Ask if you can meet them on a regular basis for a set amount of time.     Also be specific about the type of support you need.   

For example:  
• It could be general.    I am feeling .... (and show them your list) and I want to work on feeling better.    Could you meet me regularly to discuss this list and give me some encouragement.   I need some fresh ideas and positive support.

• It could be specific.  I need someone to help me with my diet.    Could you meet me once a week for an hour) to:-

a) look at what I ate the previous week and 
b) help me make simple changes that would benefit me and 
c) give me new ideas.    I don’t need someone to tell me off or to write the diet for me.

• I need someone to support me while I learn a new skill.   I lack confidence, so I need lots of encouragement.    I need to talk to someone about strategies for learning, how to improve and to celebrate change with me.

• I need someone to help me develop skills and acquire knowledge around stress management.

Be clear you don’t need someone to rescue you – in the end you would feel disempowered – you need support.   Create a clear “brief” for your helper with boundaries, objectives and clear expectations.


If you need help with changes in your life, book in for a $50 session with Elayne.
I also have Christmas Gift Vouchers available - $50 for a one hour session (valued at $70).   
Contact me.

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