Life coaching

Personal growth

We all know it takes plenty of mental and emotional energy to sustain satisfying personal and professional lives. Skills such as leadership, self-awareness, and interpersonal relations are necessary to possess in order to develop your true potential and reach your goals.

Life coaching includes many types of coaching. Some life coaches have specific specialties, such as career, health, or relationship, and others focus on helping clients reach a general sense of satisfaction and purpose. What all coaching has in common, however, is that the focus is on the client and their unique needs and goals.

In this article, we will explore the concept of life coaching and how you can take the next step to continue your personal development with the support of a coach.

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Find the life you’ve always wanted

Your life coach will help you explore your personal values and goals and work with you to assess ways that your life is out of alignment with those concepts. We often forget to focus on ourselves and our priorities as we attempt to cope with the ebbs and flows of life, and your life coach will get you back on track.

We constantly look for distractions from our challenges, negative feelings, and the sometimes discouraging reality of life. However, by doing this we aren’t getting rid of our problems – we’re making them worse by not confronting them. This unprocessed material manifests as chronic stress, physical complaints, trouble sleeping, and many other problems. Life coaching will give you the encouragement you need to tackle the hard parts of life.

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Achieving balance

Oftentimes we start to feel unhappy and stressed when there is an imbalance between the various parts of our lives. Work becomes consuming, leaving the energy we have to devote to personal relationships nonexistent. Or we get caught up in parenting and daily duties and find ourselves constantly behind at our jobs or other interests. In both of these situations, the most important factor – you – is lost in the obligations of life.

Your life coach will take you on a journey of self-discovery. One tool you’ll likely use is the “life wheel,” also called “the wheel of balance” to help you identify where this journey should begin. The life wheel is divided into different pieces – finances, relationships, physical well-being, close relationship, personal development, physical environment, rest and relaxation, and profession/career. You can also add your own categories to better suit your needs. Your life coach will guide you through the life wheel exercises and support your development based on your unique snapshot.

Getting where you want to go

Your life coach will partner with you to start from your current situation. Based on your discussions and assessments, your coach will guide you through an exploration of your goals and priorities. Over time, your wheel of balance will change as you get closer and closer to the life you want to live.

Why Lavendla?

The need for direction

Researchers agree that in order to remain motivated, feel satisfied with our accomplishments, and have fulfilling personal lives, we must have a sense of direction. This includes knowing what we value, what holds deep meaning for us, and how the actions we take align with our sense of purpose.

International speaker and author Prem Rawat links the concept of happiness with inner peace. Happiness and inner peace both require us to known we who we are, what we want, and why we want it. They require us to have the courage to be in the moment with yourselves even when it gets difficult.

By choosing to work with a life coach, you’re taking control of your life’s direction. Your life coach will help you gain awareness of obstacles that are in your way, see which of your strengths and experiences you can use to overcome them, and work on a positive mindset to get you moving in the right direction. You will work on your self-esteem and self-confidence, your awareness of your own thoughts and feelings, and the barriers that exist between you and a satisfying life.

Take the next step

If you feel stuck or trapped in your personal life, are discouraged that your relationships aren’t headed in the direction you’d hoped, want to re-evaluate your goals, or are looking for support and encouragement during a transition period, contact one of our qualified life coaches today.

Clients who have worked with life coaches know its power. After meeting with a life coach over several sessions:

• 80% of clients felt they had improved self-confidence;

• 73% of clients felt they had improved their relationships;

• 72% of clients felt they had improved their ability to communicate; and

• 67% of clients felt they had a better work/life balance.

(Survey by the International Coaching Federation, 2017)

Different types of life coaching

• Career coaching helps individuals see their strengths and abilities in order to make decisions about their professional lives.
• Relationship coaching focuses on specifically exploring the relationships the individual has and wants. Relationship coaches sometimes specialize in coaching couples, parents, or groups.
• Self-image coaching focuses on strengthening the individual’s self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth.

You can find a variety of coaching niches on the Lavendla website. No matter your situation, coaching can help define your goals, identify barriers, and strategize ways to promote growth and development.

When should I choose life coaching?

If you:

• know you want to see change in your life but aren’t sure where to start;
• if your inner negative thoughts are taking over and preventing you from doing what you want;
• want to feel more motivated;
• need help in finding healthier ways to live in accordance with your values and desires; or
• are looking for support and encouragement during a transition period, 

life coaching can help you sort out your priorities and improve your overall quality of life. Coaching isn’t just for celebrities or athletes – it’s meant just for you.

Can I talk about my career with a life coach?

Many professionals have found that meeting with a life coach has helped tremendously with reassessment of priorities, increased productivity, and acknowledgment of strengths and accomplishments. A life coach can help you find ways to improve your work satisfaction and develop meaningful professional contributions. Some life coaches specialize in career coaching, which can be particularly helpful for people who plan on starting their own business or have major questions about their employment.

The benefits of professional help

Taking the step to talk to a professional coach can make a huge difference in your life. As it can help you see your problems or challenges from a new angle, it can also offer practical solutions that you might not have thought of on your own.

Many people think that coaching is only for those with problems and mental health issues but this is far from the truth. Coaching can be extremely beneficial even for people who are simply looking for support or guidance in life.

If you’re ready, we are

When you feel it’s time to invest in your personal development, we have qualified coaches who can help you on your journey. Because coaching is confidential, you can feel confident that you can develop on your own terms. Our core principle is to make the difficult easier for you.

How to get help with your personal development step by step

Pursuing your full potential is a journey that requires commitment, work and mental focus. Therefore, we have developed a step-by-step guide that includes elements of mental training and coaching to help you start your journey.

• Step 1: Self-reflection
  Purpose: Understand your strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
  Action plan: Use tools like SWOT analysis or journaling to identify your core values and ambitions. Map out what you contain and why you have become who you are.
• Step 2: Goal setting
  Purpose: Set clear and measurable goals.
  Action plan: Use S.M.A.R.T. criteria or other mapping to define your goals.
• Step 3: Scheduling
  Pur pose: To create a realistic and achievable plan.
  Action plan: Use calendars and planning tools to prioritize time to work on your goals. Get other exercises that can focus more on emotions and body depending on what you need to practice more.
• Step 4: Mental or Emotional Training
  Purpose: Improve your mental and emotional state and focus.
  Action plan: Use techniques such as meditation, mindfulness, and visualization.
• Step 5:Coaching/Therapy
  Objective: Gain external insight and hold yourself accountable.
  Action plan: Engage a professional coach, therapist or mentor to guide you. You will be given exercises in the therapy room to practice between sessions.
• Step 6: Monitoring and follow-up
  Objective: Make sure you are on track.
  Action plan: Regular evaluations and adjustments to your plan.
• Step 7: Feedback and adjustment
  Purpose: Understand the impact of your efforts and make necessary adjustments.
  Action plan: Ask for feedback from trusted sources and make adjustments to your plan accordingly.
• Step 8: Reward and Recognition
  Purpose: Celebrate your progress.
  Action plan: Set smaller milestones and reward yourself when you achieve them.

Is personal development for me?

Working on personal development can be challenging but extremely rewarding. Instead of struggling to manage stress or emotions on your own, you can train yourself mentally with professional help. On our platform, you can easily get in touch with therapists, coaches or psychologists who can support you on your journey and make the difficult ones challenging.

How can life coaching help my self-esteem and confidence?

Working with a life coach gives you the opportunity to really find out who you are. Coaches will help you find strategies to ignore internal negative voices and criticism from others and focus on your strengths and capabilities. Your coach is there to encourage you and help you develop a stronger sense of identity so you can feel more confident.

How many times should you see a life coach?

After meeting to discuss your goals and expectations for collaboration, you and your coach will decide how often to meet. It isn’t the number of coaching sessions that is important – it’s the results that matter.

How does coaching work?

Lavendla values each client’s and coach’s unique personality and characteristics. Though our coaches’ styles may differ, each coach:

• Strives to support you in your search for answers;
• Invites you to collaborate by asking questions and being curious;
• Gives you space to share your thoughts and feelings;
• Challenges you to find the smallest possible steps you can take to get closer to your goals;
• Encourages you to reflect on your meetings with the coach and openly share your thoughts; and
• Maintains confidentiality and respects the privacy of the client-coach relationship.