What’s the best gift you can give your children and partner?  Some people reflect on material items when this question is asked- the latest video games or gadgets that the children have been begging for since seeing the commercial for it on television, but the best gift you can give your children, your partner, and yourself- is a happier, more fulfilled YOU. 

Most women are told from the day their first child is born, that in order to be a great mother you need to take care of yourself first.  While it makes sense to us as we hear it, how many of us actually follow that rule once life takes over?  Do you find that you’re constantly putting yourself last, and that there is rarely any time left over after your family responsibilities and work responsibilities for yourself? 

With the help of your own Personal Lifestyle Coach, you can figure out how to put yourself first without neglecting your family or work; and how your own increase in happiness will result in a more balanced, fulfilled life for everyone involved.

Personal Lifestyle Coaching

A trained coach that works with his or her clients to establish life priorities, desires, and goals is known as a Personal Lifestyle Coach.  Once the information is established, the coach then works with clients to reach those goals and achieve the desires, based on each individual’s personal values and life priorities. 

Through a combination of telephone coaching sessions and/or one on one coaching sessions, you’ll talk with your coach on a regular basis.  The schedule you set up with work with your existing situation- even if you feel that there is no time to squeeze anything else in!  Your coach can show you how it fits into your life- and how much more time you’ll have once you make the commitment to coaching. 

With help creating your action plans, you’ll be able to clearly articulate what it is you want and need out of your life.  Also, and perhaps most importantly, you’ll also have someone who is not invested in your personal outcome (in the way a family member or friend is invested in your life) to help hold you accountable for the goals you set for yourself.

What to Expect from Personal Lifestyle Coaching 

As a working mother, you are under incredible demands that may often leave you feeling rushed, overwhelmed and stressed.  A personal lifestyle coach will help you: 

• Set goals
• Determine your priorities
• Improve self esteem and confidence
• Identify and live by your own values
• Have time for yourself, family, work, and even romance!
• Relax without feeling guilty
• Earn the respect of your children

A Typical Coaching Session

When first starting coaching sessions, it’s common for women to wonder what they’d talk about.  Each session might start with your immediate concerns, such as any conflicts or issues you’ve had with family and your work- but the entire picture comes into the sessions to help you design a more balanced and fulfilling life- including: 

• Your work
• Your family
• Home environment
• Financial issues
• Your health (and family’s health)