Thomas Leonard, the founder of coaching, said it is easier to create a vacuum that pulls you forward than to push and strive to reach your goals. It is easy to jump out of bed when we are inspired to do something, not so easy if we feel we have to. Inspiration can be a momentary, fleeting feeling that can transform our life entirely. It is worth spending some time thinking about what inspires you. What are you naturally drawn to?
When I was working at the bank, in my spare time I would attend personal growth seminars and it was in one of these seminars that I met my first coach, Thom Politico. He gets full credit for getting me on the coaching path and encouraging me to become a coach myself. Then the classes were inspiring and my coaching colleagues were inspiring. I loved everything about it! I still can’t imagine doing anything more fulfilling than helping people find joy, happiness and success.
Homework:
Make a list of everything you can think of that inspires you. People, places, things, activities or events can all be sources of inspiration. What and who are you most drawn to right now? Is it sufficiently compelling to pull you forwards naturally and effortlessly? Why are you so passionate about it? How has it been showing up in your life lately?
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Pick the one thing that you are most drawn to doing right now. It does not have to be noble or grand. At the moment, in my own life, I am most drawn to redecorating our new home. That feels more important right now that writing another book.
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10 Minute Option:
Same as above.
Enjoy!
Talane
