How Did I Get Here?

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comfort zone, dead-end job, debt, financial crisis, help, life coach, Purpose, tranformation, weight, weight gain

Have you ever asked yourself “How did I get here?” Maybe your “here” is a dead-end job that you’ve been in for several years. Or maybe your “here” is a few extra pounds that seem to keep piling on. Or just maybe, your “here” is a financial crisis in the midst of an economic downturn. Whatever your “here” is, it’s time to face it head on.

So, how did you get here? There could be several reasons.

1. You felt that it was easier to stay in your current situation versus taking actions to change it.
2. You had so many things going on that you neglected to see the negative impact over time.
3. You failed to limit or let go of things that you enjoyed, even though you were aware of the potential risks.
4. You felt that you couldn’t achieve your desired state.
5. You chose to ignore the warning signs.
6. You didn’t want to get out of your comfort zone.
7. You didn’t ask for help.

If you can relate to any of the above reasons, then you now have a unique opportunity to transform your undesirable situation to a place of fulfillment. Take advantage of a free 30 minute coaching session with a Certified Life Purpose Coach®. I’ll walk you through a 4 step process to discovery the source of your “here”, identify transition barriers and to develop a purposeful action plan.

Email me at jewel@thegeminyou.com to ignite the transformation process today!

Have you considered a Life Coach?

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careers, discovery, faith, fears, identity, life coach, obstacles, passion, Purpose, self-evaluation, self-reflection, tests

As a Life Coach, I am called to partner with clients to assist them in achieving personal goals, and making successful career transitions. I also help clients identify what they were created to do, so that they can operate in their unique purpose. This is a very rewarding role as I walk clients through a journey of discovery, identity and expectation.

Initially, clients are excited about the prospect of gaining insight and mentorship that can help them in their pursuits. However, this feeling can be short-lived when fears associated with self-examination and self-reflection begin to surface. The possibility of determining self-inflicted barriers to their goals or calling becomes a harsh reality that some have a hard time confronting.

It’s normally at this point, that I share some of my own personal obstacles and how I was able to overcome them. I then explain the limitations that would have been placed on my life had I not been willing to accept my role in the situation. As a final step, I stress the importance of what was learned from each situation. Challenges build endurance, fortitude and resilience. Personal challenges build character, compassion and reliance on God. Tests become awesome testimonies.

Consider a Life Coach and embark on journey of self-discovery, awareness and purpose.

When your fear becomes your passion

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anxiety, fear, fears, identity, passion, passions, Purpose

Have you ever feared something that you now enjoy? That’s exactly what happened to me. As a child, I always had a fear of speaking in front of people. This fear continued until adulthood. I still remember my first project presentation during a cooperative internship. I had just completed my summer assignment and it was time for all interns to give a 10 minute overview of their project. I remember feeling intense anxiety as I prepared for the presentation. Fortunately, I had a supportive manager who encouraged me to simply do my best. However, even her well wishes failed to diminish the uneasiness that I felt inside.

I still recall having a nauseous tummy prior to the presentation. When it was time for me to present, my legs and hands were shaking intensely and I’m sure that my voice was trembling. I was so nervous that I almost forgot my name during my introduction. Luckily, I had written my name down on an index card. When my presentation was over, I remember feeling extreme relief despite the fact that I had done a horrible job on my project overview.

With a down trodden head, I proceeded back to my cubicle. When I arrived to my desk, I noticed a small gift wrapped in silver paper. To my surprise, my manager had given me a beautiful pen set with a note that read “job well done”. This message brought an immense smile to my face because it was then that I realized that as long as I had done my best; that was all that really mattered.

Today, what was once my fear has now become my passion. Because of my corporate experience, I was trained to teach a process improvement methodology to employees at all levels of the organization. Initially, I was fearful of teaching and speaking in front of my colleagues. However, the more I trained, the more I developed an affection for sharing and imparting knowledge that helped individuals grow and flourish. I turned this love into a Life Coaching business designed to help people discover, identify and operate in their unique purpose.

Sometimes our fears are linked to our greatest passions.