Write Your Story
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
- Maya Angelou
What Untold Story Lies Inside of You?
Stories are how we understand and how we remember. A story is a system for holding together facts, a way to make sense of things. We each have a personal story that encompasses our beliefs and assumptions. Our story is a prism - through it we see what we want to see, not necessarily what is really there. In the same way that we can use a prism to reflect light, we can use our life story to shield us from new perspectives and leave us in the world of the familiar.
That is why our most authentic stories often remain untold. We feel safe repeating the same story. We know what the outcome will be. Predictability masquerades as effectiveness. Reactions become automatic so we don't have to make a new decision in a new situation. A departure from the familiar, even a temporary one, causes fear and anxiety, so we go back to the old.
The way we handle stories is related to our brain. Familiar experiences are ingrained in our neurological pathways. Repetition of a behaviour makes it increasingly easy to carry out the behaviour without thinking, like we do when riding a bike. As a result, our brains feel uncomfortable when confronted with something new.
The Role of the Story in Your Life Plan
A new story represents a new way of looking at life. It involves removing yourself from the predictable and challenging your mind to attempt new ways of thinking.
A new life story is a tool for creating a holistic life plan. I provide holistic life planning expertise specifically suited to plus size women. I will lead you through a detailed examination of your beliefs, goals and current mindset. The end result is a plan that clearly identifies the roadblocks that may be stopping your from reaching the goals you have for yourself.
As you give yourself the freedom to tell your untold story, you will identify the changes you want to make and develop an action plan for achieving your goals. You will be able to harness the power of your mind to create new experiences that transform the way you think.
My program shows you how to:
- assess your current 'story' and what needs changing
- learn how to introduce effective change into your life and career
- create a new roadmap with realistic, attainable goals
- devise a strategic action plan for achieving goals
- build a new identity or personal brand to help you stay on track with your new life story
- learn how to regulate your state of mind so you can realize your personal and career goals
Who Needs a Holistic Life Plan?
In essence, my life coaching is all about being 'holistic'.
It means reviewing your life as a whole and seeing that positive change in one area can lead to positive change in all areas. You can apply the plan to both the personal and professional aspects of your life, from career change to new relationships to finding greater personal fulfillment.
When trying to implement change in our lives, many of us could use the assistance of a customized life plan. Your life plan is unique. It belongs to you only. It corresponds to your needs and core beliefs. It will inspire you to take action to achieve the goals you have set for yourself.
What Goes Into a Holistic Life Plan?
A good life plan must be created by you so it can reflect your authentic life story. An effective life plan requires an objective look at your life story. Going through this process alone is challenging.
As a life coach, I act as a guide. Through my 4-step DARE-DREAM DESIGN DO™ 4- STEP FORMULA TO AUTHENTIC LIVING - you are one step closer to creating a new life story and a new beginning.
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To create a great life story, plus size women need the guidance of someone who understands their unique concerns and challenges. Contact me today to learn more about designing a roadmap that will get you headed in a new, positive direction.