Coaching Quote of the Day 9th August 2012
“If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes.”
(Andrew Carnegie)
energy
Coaching Quote of the Day 13th March 2012
“Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal.”
(Albert Camus)
Coaching Quote of the Day 11th March 2012
“The energy in a single cubic meter of space is enough to boil all the oceans of the world.”
(Richard Feynman)
Coaching Quote of the Day 9th March 2012
“Money is congealed energy, and releasing it releases life’s possibilities.”
(Joseph Campbell)
Your Coaching Service Needs YOU!
In today’s guest post performance coach Marie Yates addresses something that is relevant to coaches in all niches of coaching.
Your Coaching Service Needs YOU!
By Marie Yates
YOU are your coaching service! So while you’re looking after the marketing, the planning, the finances, the diary… Oh, and the clients… How are you looking after YOU?
You know that the synergy between the mind and body is paramount for true health and wellbeing so do you put this into practice? Do you conduct a large percentage of your business over the telephone? What would happen if you lost your voice?
- By maintaining a healthy immune system you are much more likely to fight off common viruses. Make sure you are well rested, drink plenty of water and maintain a healthy, balanced diet. Also, managing your negative emotions and stress levels will prevent you from becoming run down and more susceptible to illnesses.
Do you spend a significant amount of time sitting down to work and driving to meet clients? What would happen if you needed to take an extended break from sitting down and/or driving due to back pain?
- Monitor your posture and how you sit whilst conducting your coaching sessions, work on the computer or when you’re at your desk. The spine is designed for motion so if you find that you are sitting still for long periods of time, take a break and stretch your body. When you are sitting down avoid slouching or leaning forwards.
- There are additional benefits to having a good posture… For example;
ο A good posture enables effective breathing – deep breathing acts as a stress reducer, releases endorphins (your own unique painkillers!) and focuses the mind!
ο Enhanced capacity for thinking – with correct breathing, there will be more oxygen getting to the brain, enabling it to do an effective job!
ο Improved self image – try slouching for thirty seconds and then sitting up straight, breathing deeply… Is there a difference in how you feel?
Do you feel your energy levels dropping throughout the day? What would happen if you were not giving your client 100% during their session or you a leading a workshop and the fatigue sets in? Eat well balanced meals throughout the day! Although you know that need to aim for your 5 fruit & vegetables a day – do you do this? Avoid the quick fix approach to energy levels that caffeine and sugar have to offer as what goes up, must come down!
- Drink water and lots of it! Fill a 2 litre bottle with water every day and make it your aim to finish it!
- Get plenty of sleep! Become more aware of your body and its natural rhythm. If you are an early bird – get up & start the day a little earlier to be your most productive self. If you are a night owl, stay up a little later and get the most out of your day!
- Take regular exercise! The benefits of exercise are not a secret so incorporate it into your day… With all the exercise DVDs and computer based exercise regimes on offer you don’t even need to leave the house – although fresh air and a change of scenery is an added bonus!
Give yourself the BEST and look after yourself… Lead by example and make sure you have the energy in your mind and body to strive for your own goals!
About the Author/Further Resources
Marie Yates is a performance coach based in the Midlands and can be found at www.indigo-turtle-coaching.co.uk
Keep checking the view
This week, Jeff Weigh shares his thoughts about keeping your goals moving.
Keep checking the view
By Jeff Weigh
It’s great to be back guest writing for Coaching Confidence, and sharing more of my thoughts.
A break always gives you the opportunity to reflect, relax and decide on your next steps!
How often are you taking a break? Do you work all year; get to Christmas, Easter or summer holidays and then completely collapse; with no energy or enthusiasm to do anything? Many people do!
January is often the month when people take stock and reflect. Did you start the New Year with good intentions and New Year resolutions; like joining the gym or going on a diet? Did you relish the challenge and begin with great enthusiasm and energy. Or did you ‘have a go’ and quickly revert back to your comfortable lifestyle.
There’s no right or wrong, and there has to be a strong enough reason for doing something new or different. If you really want to ‘get fit’, then you will do. If you’re not as motivated to ‘get fit’, then you won’t.
If you’re one of those people who have ‘had a go’ and decided it’s not for you; great. Acknowledge that fact and ‘have a go’ at something else. Use your energy to focus on your next goal or challenge.
Take time out more often to reflect on what you achieved and where you want to go next.
Set yourself some challenges and by putting one foot in front of the other and taking one step at a time, you can cover a significant distance in a short space of time.
Occasionally look up at what lies ahead, and then remind yourself what’s to come. You can only deal and respond to what’s in front of you at any particular moment.
Reaching every goal gives you that feeling of achievement and exhilaration. It builds belief that other challenges (goals) can be conquered in your life.
Whatever your goals or challenges are for 2011, enjoy the moments along the way to achieving them. When you reach your goal; celebrate.
Have a great few months and I’ll be back sharing more soon.
Regards
Jeff
About the Author/Further Resources
Jeff Weigh is a husband & Dad, a “thought changer” as well as a business growth and personal development expert. He works with businesses and people who are passionate about what they do and focused on enhancing themselves and/or their businesses. Visit www.riseandshinetoday.co.uk for more details.
This is the second guest post from Jeff. To read his first one, Discover your Passion, click here
Coaching Quote of the Day 24th Jan 2011
Life begets life, energy begets energy. It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich”
(Sarah Bernhardt)