Promise of Hope

Some of my readers know I have been working with a life coach recently. I would like to share some of the changes taking place as a result.

First, you may wonder what the purpose of a life coach is, and if it is just one of the latest fads to come down the self help pike. That was one of my concerns too. Finding a coach that I would work well with, trust, and not just learn new information from but actually cause me to implement the right changes was a big concern. After lengthy searches and a couple of free telephone consultations I chose Tammy Cook, http://www.renaissanceminds.com/.

What most drew me to Tammy was the fact that she seemed to understand why people like me get stuck...and by "people like me" I am referring to those of us who are creative and full of ideas and plans and intention but often cannot settle down and get the idea launched or completed. Tammy's article on 10 ways to know if you are a "renaissance mind" is available on her website. Since a small part of the population falls into this creative category you might not be one....but you probably know a few and you probably wonder why this talented person cannot seem to get it together.

Thus, the need for a coach. Our first sessions of getting to know one another confirmed I made the right decision. We spent time clarifying expectations, needs, and goals. One of my first assignments, or "takeaways" as they are called in coaching, was to write my ten goals for the coming year. For someone like me putting a goal in writing is really tough. Having to be so specific scares me - what if I miss something important? But I did it. I don't have 10 goals, but eight plus one. Eight for me and one for work.

This is one of the few times I have been so clear on my goals and in the next post I'll share them with you. The goals set the foundation for our work together. We focus on two or three areas at a time, and interestingly - other areas just happen to improve too! That's a good outcome.

The LORD said through the prophet Jeremiah: For I know the plans I have for you...plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Up to now I thought of that in a generic sense...now I know that God intends that not just for me...for each of us.