When To Hire a Life Coach

Everyone has a bad day once in a while. They need a friend to listen or offer a shoulder to cry on. There are other times, however, when a friendly shoulder isn’t nearly enough. You may wonder if you need professional help. Here are some indicators which may suggest that you need to hire a Life Coach.

Anyone who is struggling with an addiction may want to talk with a personal life coach. It doesn’t matter if the addiction is drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, working, overeating or shopping – dealing with and mastering addictions needs professional help. This is especially the case if your addiction is playing havoc with your life.

People who are perpetually in a state of depression may also want to hire a Life Coach. Most people will experience a time of being blue from time to time, but someone who always seems to be down in the dumps may have something else going on. Undiagnosed or untreated depression can lead to further problems including attempted suicide. If you can’t get out of the doldrums you may want to seek professional help.

You may be having problems with a relationship and talking with friends doesn’t seem to help. It helps to have a non-judgmental, non-partial person to talk to who can you a different perspective when dealing with a difficult situation or person. They may be able to encourage you to break off a toxic relationship or learn to handle the difficulties you’re experiencing.

People with low self-esteem may also want to hire a Life Coach. It’s not unusual for people to have self-doubts, but someone that loathes themselves or lives in fear because they’re ‘not good enough’ may need help. A personal life coach will be able to help them get to the root of their self-esteem problems and move past them.

Those who have been taking care of a sick loved one may want to see a personal life coach. Caretakers are often awash with emotions. They’re tired from taking care of someone else’s needs and often don’t take care of their own. A personal life coach will be able to give a caretaker tools to work through their own feelings during a stressful time.

Personal Life Coaches can also aid those who are victims of trauma, abuse or violence. People in these situations can feel anger, fear or helplessness because of their circumstance. They may not feel like they’re able to cope with what’s happened. A reputable personal life coach can help a person in these situations feel like they have a safe place to process their emotions.

Some people think personal life coaching is only for lost causes. The truth is, however, you can hire a Life Coach whenever you are lookign to overcome a problem and/or need an objective person to talk with.

If you are ready to hire a life coach, simply sign up for one of our affordable coaching packages.   You can also grab your free 20 minute coaching consultation to find out more about how a life coach can assist you.

Overcome Your Fears and Reach Goals

What’s Stopping You From Being Your Best?

Do you have dreams and desires inside of you that you would love reach but never really tried to go for them? Or have you set goals but gave up before you even came close to reaching them? Do you often look at people who are where you want to be in life and wonder how they got there and why you can’t seem to reach any of the goals that you try to set for yourself?

If you answered yes to any of those questions above, the answer you seek may be in the paragraphs below.

One of the biggest reasons most people fail to reach their goals, dreams and desires is due to fear. Yes, that is right. Fear of failure, fear of looking foolish, and yes, even fear of being at the top or being successful often stops us in our tracks and keeps us from reaching our full potential.

As a personal life coach, I often have the opportunity to speak to a wide variety of people from various walks of life and backgrounds. My experience has shown me that the reason many people are not living their dreams is due to fear. Those fears may be different for each person, but the main culprit is fear.

The reasons we have fear are far and wide from one individual to the next. Perhaps you know its fear that stops you from reaching out and going for your goals or dreams, but you don’t know where that fear comes from or how to overcome it.

Wouldn’t you like to see your dreams and desires come to fruition? Your dreams don’t have to be for the future or for someone else. You have them because you want them now and you want them for yourself.

Whether you’re goals are small like starting a new project for your business or whether they’re big like owning your dream home or winning an Olympic medal, you CAN learn to overcome your fears so you CAN live the life you’ve always dreamed of.

As a personal life coach, I can help you discover what your fears are, where they came from and how to overcome them. Don’t let fear stop you any longer from being the best that you can be!

Sign up now for a free, personal consultation so you can be on the road to reaching your goals, dreams and desires today!

Emotional Freedom Techniques

Adults and children alike are under many different kinds of stresses every day. While this is a normal part of life, emotional stresses can create major problems for people when they aren’t released. When emotional stresses aren’t released, they build up which can result in anxiety attacks, mental break downs, serious health problems and even violence.

Of course, there are many suggested ways for dealing with emotional stress. (Just browse the internet and you’ll be overwhelmed with suggestions) One of the most praised methods for addressing emotional stress is the Emotional Freedom Techniques (or EFT). You may have heard of EFT, but haven’t had the chance to look into it in depth. In fact, you may not even know what it is.

Emotional Freedom Techniques are very similar to those used in acupuncture. The main differences are that there are no needles involved and EFT focuses on the emotional problems, not the physical. Those who practice Emotional Freedom Techniques often embrace its founding belief that the various situations experienced in life and their resulting negative feelings have disrupted the positive flow of the body’s energy.

So, why does EFT focus so much on the emotions we experience? Well, think about the stress in your life right now. At its core, what actually causes stress to build? It’s the thoughts, feelings, ideas, beliefs and emotions that surround a situation that causes the situation to be stressful. Therefore, by releasing the emotional baggage you carry regarding various situations, you will experience a much more enjoyable life. This is what Emotional Freedom Techniques are all about.

So, what exactly does one do with Emotional Freedom Techniques? As previously mentioned, EFT is based off acupuncture without the needles. Like acupuncture, EFT uses “trigger” spots on the body to help relax and free one from their emotional stress. Emotional Freedom Techniques will require you to use a series of finger tapping techniques on various power points of your body. While you may feel funny doing this (and possibly even look funny doing it), the truth is that when it is done correctly, it really works!

Additionally, if you are a parent, you know all the emotional stress that your kids go through at school. Once you learn how to properly perform Emotional Freedom Techniques, you can teach your children how to do them too. Too many kids are letting their emotions build up because they don’t know how to release them, and sometimes, this leads to tragic consequences. EFT is a powerful tool that can be used to help combat this problem.

If you’re struggling with how to deal with stress and anxiety and would like someone to talk to who can really help, contact me for your 20 minute free consultation. I would love to talk with you about how I can help you overcome stress and anxiety in your life and in your business.

Natural Alternatives to Antidepressants

It’s not unusual for people to feel a little down now and again. For some people suffering from depression, antidepressants may not be a favorable remedy. Some may prefer to find more natural alternatives to antidepressants. If you’ve been feeling down more often than usual you’ll want to talk with a doctor before taking any natural or prescription remedies to combat depression. While a doctor may give you a prescription, there are also some natural anti-depressants you can try.

Many people choose natural alternatives to antidepressants because they are believed to have fewer side effects. It is important to speak with your doctor before doing so, however, because some herbs can have an adverse reaction with medicines you’re already taking. Natural remedies can have drug interactions which could be dangerous so please keep that in mind before choosing one of these natural alternatives to antidepressants.

St. John’s Wort has been used as a natural anti-depressant for centuries in European countries. While there are some studies showing St. John’s Wort to be effective in treating depression, other studies claim the herb to be ineffective. Certain prescription drugs may also interact with St. John’s Wort so you’ll want to check with a doctor before taking this herbal remedy.

You may also want to seek the help of a qualified acupuncturist. Acupuncture uses very tiny needles pushed into the skin at specific points in the body. The Chinese use this method of treatment to control symptoms, treat illnesses and improve a person’s overall health. Tiny needles are placed into the skin and it is believed to help treat symptoms of depression including fatigue, appetite changes and insomnia. It will also help improve a person’s mood.

Many people experience bouts of depression as the weather changes and days shorten. This condition, called Seasonal Affective Disorder, is a form of depression which can be treated by light therapy. This is a great natural alternatives to antidepressants and the treatment basically uses a specific type of fluorescent light to approximate a sunny day. The added light allows the body to produce the correct amounts of serotonin and melatonin which are required to boost mood and allow for proper sleep patterns in the winter months.

Getting outdoors in direct natural sunlight for at least 15 to 45 minutes a day without sunscreen can also improve a person’s mood and help combat depression. The sun helps the body replenish its level of vitamin D which is necessary to increase the serotonin levels in the brain. Of course, if you can’t get outdoors or use special lighting, you can also use a vitamin D supplement.

Don’t forget that what you eat may affect you depression symptoms. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids are believed to improve the anti-depressive ability of other treatments. Other foods which are believed to affect depression are walnuts, dark chocolate, turkey, Cheddar and Swiss cheese, spinach, whole wheat and citrus fruits. You may also want to change to a natural sweetener such as agave nectar or maple syrup.

Meditation is another natural alternatives to antidepressants to consider. There have been a number of medical studies related to meditation and its effect on one’s health. Meditation is believed to help you feel more at peace and release negative thoughts which can plague those with depression.

Many people suffer from depression throughout the year. Not everyone wants to take prescription medications because there are so many side effects. You may want to research the above options. These may be the natural anti-depressant you’re looking for to treat your own symptoms of depression.

Using one or many of the above natural alternatives to antidepressants can help you to feel better both physically and mentally. Be sure to consult your physician if your depression symptoms linger.

Think you can’t do much in 20 minutes? Schedule a free 20 minute coaching consultation with certified Personal Life Coach Aurelia Williams and start forming your plan of action today!