A good life is one that involves perpetual growth.
Happiness may come and go, sometimes dozens of times in a single day, but as long as we feel like we are moving towards an objective, like each day is lived, and every action is taken with a purpose, we’re invigorated, and our underlying need for growth is satisfied.
Life coaching is about combatting complacency. I’ve worked with hundreds of people now who seem to have life “handled”: they’re fit, their relationships are stable, they’re financially secure, and they’re successful in their career (or academically); they seem to have everything going for them. And yet, they step into my office and tell me that they feel bored, hollow, and unfulfilled. Sure, we can say that these are some symptoms of depression, but they’re also side effects of the complacency that arises when we’ve ceased in our relentless pursuit of self-improvement.
Life coaching differs from the traditional therapy model I employ in that it is exclusively goal oriented. Psychotherapy often entails a deep dive into our history in order to develop an understanding, and subsequent ownership, of why we think and behave in ways that don’t match up with our ideals. But entering into a coaching relationship, we are going to turn our focus almost entirely on the road ahead. Collaboratively, we’re going to dream of ways to innovate your life, formulate action plans, and then learn and utilize the skills to overcome the invariable impediments. With each victory, we’re going to celebrate, and then learn to refocus on the next step in the process.
If you have any questions about life coaching, or would like to schedule a screening to determine whether the life coaching, or therapeutic model, is right for you, reach out to me through the contact page.