New Possibilities – Future Goals
What Goals Do You Want to Achieve in the Future?
New possibilities are open to you when you invite yourself to have different experiences to what you do currently, and you seek alternate opportunities to explore and discover.
People generally decide to seek out a coach when they want to explore the idea of pursuing new goals and opportunities. Generally, they don’t know where to start; or, they may have some idea of what to do but are unsure of taking that next step.
My first coaching session was in 2012 when I wanted to lead with authenticity, but I had so many self-limiting beliefs about myself and how I was portrayed by my team. Working with my coach I was able to explore new opportunities in my own life. He helped me let go of my limiting beliefs, negative self-talk, and about what I thought was holding me back.
What I learnt during those coaching sessions were:
When I let go of trying to please others, I open myself up to new possibilities.
When things are hard, I tended to revert to a past pattern of doing things because they had always been done that way, it was easier for me to rationalise my behaviour. However, I learnt that I create exciting opportunities for me when I choose to live out my vision. The more I allowed myself to be free to make decisions based on my values, the freer I became.
The less I relied on the opinions of others, the less I felt trapped by the past. When I let go of trying to please others, I opened myself up to new possibilities, giving me more choices.
I learnt to trust my intuition, to trust myself to make wise choices. I relied on myself to reject things that work against who I am when I need to do so. I realised that my intuition is a beautiful internal gift. It tells me how to spend my time and guides me through life. It also helps me determine what works best for me.
I released the expectations of others that expected me to behave in a certain way. The more I honoured my instincts, the more I honoured myself. I resisted the temptation to give in to societal pressure to conform to be the perfect mother, perfect employee, perfect partner. Instead, I honoured my true desires and made choices that were based on integrity.
Today, I don’t live according to someone else’s plan for me. I make my own plans.
I follow my heart rather than someone else’s.
Self-reflection questions to ponder:
1. How does your level of independence impact your overall health?
2. Where can you be more adventurous?
3. Are you living fully in your own life today?
