wellbeing thoughts for the modern woman

I’m Zoë, a lifestyle and wellbeing coach. Years ago I was unhealthy, both physically and emotionally. I knew I was capable of so much more but had lost confidence and the self-esteem to make the changes I wanted to make. Summer 2005 was my catalyst to change. I forced myself on a journey of physical and mental growth. I rose from the ashes and became a brighter stronger version of myself. Now I am helping other people do the same.

I have devised areas for thought, that can help all of us when we need it. These different key words can help us explore our own personal mindfulness and improve wellbeing.

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Emotion

Be mindful of your emotional state. So often we accept and hold on to emotions that are not useful to us. We don’t take a moment to consider what the emotion actually is rather than what we presume it to be. Is it anger or is it fear? Is it fear or is it excitement? We cannot stop the emotions from happening but we can decide whether they are of use to us and how long we hold on to them for. Find ways to shift your emotional state. Music, a walk, the gym, phone a friend.

Focus

Where is your focus? Are you looking forward to the goals you want to achieve or are you looking back at a situation you are trying to move away from? Focus on where you are heading, set yourself clear goals and spend time visualising what success will look and feel like. How will things be different? How will you be different? Identify that intrinsic motivation that will keep driving you forwards regardless of external factors which you cannot control.

Meaning

We can be very quick to distort, delete or generalise information to suit and match our existing beliefs and behaviours. This may not be helpful to us and it is healthy to challenge our way of thinking. Does your way of thinking or your behaviour take you towards your goals and the person you want to become? Do you need to think and behave differently to achieve a different outcome? If you always do the same thing, then you will always get the same results. Don’t be afraid to try something different.

Relationships

Who are the key people in your life? Who are you surrounding yourself with? Are you spending time with people who are supporting your goals and the person you want to be or are they holding you back? Do they energise you and drive you forward to achieve or are they holding you back because it suits them for you to stay the same? Surround yourself with those who inspire you or motivate you. Meet people who you can learn from. Meet people who are different to you; who can challenge the way you think and offer you new experiences.

Small change

What small change could you make right now that would have the biggest impact on your life? What one problem could you solve that would have a ripple effect across your life and make significant improvements? Small steps lead to change. Steps should be manageable, achievable and most importantly consistent. The first step may be the hardest but could be the most important.

Contact:

Twitter: @PhoenixCoachZoe

Instagram: @phoenix.lifecoaching

Facebook: @ZoePhoenixlifecoach

www.phoenixlifecoach.co.uk

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