10 Steps to Create Change

Hi, I recently gave a talk at the Vitality Show at Earls Court and wanted to share with you the 10 steps I've identified for creating positive changes in life:

1.     Awareness:

-       Identify what needs changing

-       When did it start?

-       Why did it start

If it's unknown when and why, simply accept that this was learnt

-       What does it give you?

-       What does it cost you?

2.     Decide if it's worth changing - If it's not, work on something else. Put your efforts into those areas of your life that will create the most positive impact.

3.     Choose to lose it - Make a conscious decision that this will change

4.     Believe it's possible - If you struggle to believe it, get evidence. Find people who have created this change themselves.

5.     Get exited - Those who get exited over the prospect of change achieve it far faster than those who fear it. Live in the possibility of how things WILL BE.

6.     Take 1 step today - Continual, steady progress will inevitably get you where you want to be.

7.     Expect resistance - The subconscious will invariably favour the known over the unknown so expect resistance to change.

8.     Allow yourself to fail and succeed - If the pressure to succeed is too great and the fear of failure to high, you will either not start/attempt to change or will stop the first time you don't succeed. Equally you must embrace the prospect of success.

9.     Reward yourself regardless of the outcome - It's important to understand that the actions taken are far more significant than the outcome.

10.   Stick with it  - By taking small progressive steps towards a desired outcome will inevitably lead you to success.

If you hit any walls, need help, advice or support then don't forget we're here to help: www.biggerbrighterbolder.co.uk 

Troubled Teens

What interested me most at the Vitality Show this year was the number of parents who approached us based on our “coaching teenagers” flyer.  This side of our business has exploded over the past few months.  The reasons for parents to seek out coaching for their teenagers varies but primarily revolve around confidence and self-esteem issues.  We all know that being a teenager can be one of the most difficult times of our life.  I can personally vouch for it.  Hormones are raging, hair is growing in strange places, emotions are rising up and out of control and feelings of low self-esteem and poor self-image are rife.  Who do they turn to?  You would hope the parents or guardians but at this difficult time communication can be tricky.  The worry is that unless the issues are addressed now, they may be taken into adult life, as we see so often as coaches.  Do not despair.  Coaching can really help teenagers.  It offers practical support to get clarity on where they want to go and how they want to be and take responsibility in getting themselves there.  Coaching follows the teenager’s agenda, empowering them to take control, and provides a compassionate, independent ear to guide and support them. For more information please visit www.biggerbrighterbolder.co.uk/Teenagers.html.  We want to help more teenagers.  If you believe your teenager could benefit from coaching, we are offering 10 completely complimentary coaching sessions for teenagers aged between 14 and 19 on a first come first served basis.  Please email me at tracey@biggerbrighterbolder.co.uk to book your place.  With love Tx