Simmering on the Edge?

This morning I received an unexpected message from my coach asking me how I was doing. It was a nice surprise, especially as I have not been in touch with her for ages! Yes, like Psychiatrists, Life Coaches also have coaches of their own.

She asked me how business is doing and we spoke briefly about how I should be moving forward. She gave me a couple of great ideas, which I really should implement. I say should, because unfortunately like most people in this pandemic, certain parts of me have shut down completely, some are sort of simmering on the edge and others are blossoming. Now I sit here, writing this blog and as I re-read each sentence I acknowledge that I am human. I have my good days and my bad. Some days the “creative juices” flow and other days my “internal computer” says no.

I have thought of many ways as how I can be of service with my coaching. I have attended various motivational webinars and virtual networking sessions with like minded peers and I am rearing to go! I am very aware of how my profession is a much needed one right now, however I am also cognisant of the fact that finances are stretched and therefore my service is put on the back burner.

Prior to this pandemic, I was of the true belief, that if it is important to you, you will find a way. Now I am on the fence. I know that nothing is guaranteed in life, but being in this situation you do not take things like your disposable income for granted, especially since you do not know if you will even have a job 2 months down the line, when prior to this you were certain.

With uncertainty like this, and disposable income being so precious, do we revert back to the “old” days and the bartering system? An hour of my coaching service, for a perhaps the servicing of my car, as an example?

It comes to my mind that a friend has been retrenched and we briefly spoke about her options going forward. At the time I think I was “uneasy” for her, for her now reality, and felt helpless. I am however not helpless. One thing which I can help her with is to assist her in finding her direction, her true north. It is in times like these that maybe we should become true to ourselves, when we are forced to find alternatives, and pursue our true passion.

I thank a former coachee, whom is part of my networking group, who thanked me for helping him find direction when he was jobless and wanting to start a new venture, but at the time did not know what it was. By the time we finished our coaching series, he had his new business registered and was 2 months ahead of what he had set out for himself. Another started practicing his hobby and should things change for him, there would be an alternative revenue stream for him.

I mention these examples because I want my blog to be more than just my “outlet”. I want you to know what coaching can do for you especially during these trying times.

If you are “struggling” with any of these:

• Goal Setting

• Change

• Aligning your purpose to your values

• Have no balance

• Lack of Personal Productivity

• Lack of Confidence

• Decision Making

• Having Inner and External Conflict

• A dilemma that you need guidance on

Please reach out so that I can “give back” and do what I enjoy doing, that is, making a real difference.

Until next time.

Love, light and positive change

Ophelia