‘‘Any day we wish we can start the process of change. We can do it immediately. Or next week, or next month, or next year. We can also do nothing, we can remain as we are -Jim Rohn

Our behaviour is largely based on our beliefs and the thoughts which those beliefs generate. These beliefs, about the world, about others and of course about ourselves, may be rational or they may be irrational, and so the thoughts they generate may not be very reliable or helpful, and can even be harmful.

Problems arise because these, not very reliable thoughts are the source of our emotional responses. These thoughts cause an emotional response, which in turn confirms the belief. We find ourselves having the same or similar thoughts over and over with the same emotional response. This can have a very harmful effect on our lives.

The good news is that we can break this behavioural pattern. By increasing our awareness of our thoughts we can start to see the process described above in action. We will realise that our thoughts are just thoughts, and that it is our attachment to those thoughts which drive our emotions.

This new level of awareness will gradually extend to seeing that it is our beliefs which are powering our thoughts, and to step back to look at the validity of those beliefs. We can begin to question our beliefs, some of which were put in place when we were young children.

Working with me as your coach, we can examine your emotional responses to thoughts and beliefs and develop the awareness you require to change.

I specialise in issues and behavioural challenges associated with mid-life transition. This is a time where we and our lives change and help is often required to clarify the way forward. It’s an opportunity too. An opportunity to finally let go of limiting beliefs and to move forward with a new sense of meaning, of purpose and of self.