Now that you are here, let me ask you a question: How do you speak to yourself, and what is the tone of your inner conversations? What sort of judgments, observations and comparisons does your mind habitually come up with, day in and day out? And how does your internal dialogue shape the way you feel about yourself, how you approach your work, and your interactions with others?
I invite you to take a moment to reflect on this: The self-directed words and beliefs in your mind will shape how you think and feel about your life, the goals you set for yourself, the meaning you assign to events and situations, the stories you tell and the ones you believe are safer to hide, the way you approach relationships, and what choices you end up making in your life – both big and small.
Why does this matter?
The challenge is that most of the time, we are not aware we have this internal conversation at all. We may become so used to our automatic thoughts that we become oblivious of its impact on our behaviour and the decisions we make, both big and small.
Over time, a constantly harsh and unforgiving inner voice can undermine our resilience, wellbeing and confidence.
What can you do about it?
Tuning into your inner voice, understanding how you perceive and interpret events, how your mindset shapes your approaches to decision-making in your career and your personal life, is the first step towards taking control.
Truly meeting yourself means to understand the many parts that make you YOU – your strengths, core values, habits, beliefs, expectations, fears, wants and needs.
Meeting yourself is the foundation for living an authentic, intentional, and purposeful life. I encourage you to consider this meeting as the greatest investment you can make in your life!
Where should I start?
Every client is different, and everyone has different needs and expectations that they bring to their caching journey. And that is completely ok! But there is usually the same useful starting point: Taking stock of your core personal values. What are they, why do they matter to you, and how do you bring them to life? How do they shape your choices in life, big and small? Are there patterns? Who are the people who support you in living your values? Conversely, which relationships, tasks and situations makes it challenging for you to be your authentic self?
To do this, we will use a pack of beautifully designed 80 value cards and the help of a guided, structured activity to identify and unpack the your core values. Based on the results, you will have a rich foundation to explore current gaps and opportunities to live a more values-aligned life. Having a full picture of what matters most to you, your "personal policies" and non-negotiables, will also enable you to set meaningful goals that lead you to the kind of life you want to create for yourself and others.
To find out more about the power of values and the pack of cards that could be yours, have a look at this article I wrote.
