People usually seek help from a psychotherapist/coach because they want to learn ways to improve their life and relationships. Employing a variety of coaching and psycho-therapeutic techniques, I coach people to help them find solutions to the often-repeated issues and patterns preventing them from reaching their goals. Most people are in relationships, whether with family, friends, co-workers, supervisors, professors, etc. To enhance relationships, sometimes the first step is to modify communication patterns, behaviors, thoughts, and emotions, which can then lead to self-improvement and growth. Effectively communicating thoughts and feelings can influence how others react, and when you sense a positive reaction from others, you will probably begin to behave and feel better, and thus, more invested in achieving goals.
An influencing factor in how I work with clients stems from my journey of self-growth in my career and professional life. I have learned from my life-experiences and have motivated myself to improve and reach many goals. Most people want to achieve goals, yet think they can’t. Because of my experiences with struggling to achieve goals and then persevering towards my accomplishments, I have become the “go-to” guide and a mentor-coach, who assists people who are struggling with achieving goals. Realizing that goals can be attained is a process, whereby a person begins to find positive attributes within themselves, therefore the path to self-awareness, self-esteem, and growth becomes achievable.
This quote has been a guiding factor in my life, it’s from a famous Socio-Biologist, Edward O. Wilson. He says: “You are capable of more than you know. Choose a goal that seems right for you and strive to be the best, however hard the path. Aim high. Behave honorably. Prepare to be alone at times, and to endure failure. Persist! The world needs all you can give.” As you go on your journey to “Self-Growth”, set realistic goals that are achievable, be patient with yourself and others, and persevere, for the path to growth is timeless and full of possibilities.