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 AMY'S BLOG THE WHEEL OF LIFE  So many of us are stuck on auto-pilot...simply going through life in "survival mode". When was the last time you took a snapshot of your whole life in order to look at where you can grow, develop, or simply live bigger? A common tool used in Coaching is the Wheel of Life. This wheel houses eight areas of one's life. Using the diagram above as a tool, rate the various areas of your life on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being extremely unsatisfied, and 10 being completely satisfied. Now, looking at your wheel, pick a category that really stands out for you. For example, say you rated yourself a "4" in Friends and Family. What would it look like to be a "10" in that category? How would your life be different? What would a "10" in that category give to you? Now, what would make that "4" a "5"? What is one thing you could do in the next week to instantly jump that number to a "5"? Look at each area of your wheel of life and go through the same process for each category. Using this simple tool to build goals in each category could have you living a richer life by next week! Drop me an email and let me know what you thought of this exercise: amy@evolveme.net. If you are interested in other ways that Life Coaching could propel you further to the life of your dreams, give me a call or email. Have fun next week and congrats on taking your life seriously! Namaste, Amy COACHING v. THERAPY  People are always asking me what the difference between life coaching and therapy is. Aren't they the same? Although in a similar field, the two are actually quite different. One primary difference is that many therapy modalities focus on why an individual is the way they are. What are the past experiences that have shaped this individual? What sort of category do they fit into from a psychological standpoint? Many therapy modalities will use similar coaching strategies to propel a client to action, however, the relationship between the client and therapist is much different that that of a coach client relationship. A coach is committed to truly loving a client and holding them as naturally creative, resourceful, and whole. As a coach, I am completely present with my client during the entire session and I am riding the wave with them. There is no sense of sizing someone up, placing them in a category, or diagnosing. True coaching comes from a place of non-judgment and holding a space for someone to delve into the sometimes murky water of their life. We hold your big agenda, what you really want out of this life, as the most important issue and we craft this together. Although a Life Coach may address issues from the past, the primary concern for a coach, in essence, is "what do you want out of this life and how do we get you there?" Additionally, I have always said that I work with people who, for lack of a better word, are "well" or are of sound mind. Although there may be issues to be dealt with, suicidal thoughts or tendencies, psychological disorders, addictions and behaviors therein, present abuse issues, etc. are not in the realm of coaching. If I could sum up the ideal coaching client I would say that it is a healthy individual who simply wants more out of life and is willing to work hard to get it. It doesn't mean you don't have your issues or things that hinder you...we all have those...it just simply means that you are out of the range of needing medical treatment and/or services. This individual may just need someone to aid them in this journey called life. If this is you...we should chat. There is so much to be had in this life...reach out and grab it. Namaste, Amy (A small post-topic disclaimer: I am, in no way, trying to defame or speak poorly of the therapy professions. I, myself, have greatly benefited from the work of some very skilled therapists. My intent in this posting, is merely to distinguish some differences between these two modalities. I may also add that there are many therapists who have added coaching to their portfolio of skills and have successfully married the two practices. Thank you, to all the therapists out there who have made a huge, marked difference in the wellness world.) |
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