Why there will never be a 'right time'

If you want to bounce out of bed every Monday morning feeling excited for the week ahead.

And fill your day with tasks and activities that you love.

And go to bed knowing that you’ve made a difference.

And create a life that inspires and empowers you.

There will never be a 'right time' to do it.

You'll have to push yourself to try new things that scare you.

You might encounter criticism, jealousy or fear from others (and that could include people who are close to you).

There's a possibility it might not work out exactly the way you thought it would.

You'll have to dedicate time and money to getting your dream off the ground. 

You might have to re-arrange your priorities for a while (and yes the house may not perfectly organised for a few weeks/months).

But I can tell you this. This short term, uncomfortable, sometimes scary beginning, pays off BIG in the long term. That is, if you want...

Purpose
Direction
Motivation
Freedom
Confidence 
Authenticity
Balance 

Change isn't always easy. Which is why not everyone goes after their career dreams. And there never seems to be a 'right time'. 

But if you are willing to be brave. And do the work in the short term. And you have the right support system by your side. Then you CAN do it. I've seen it happen many, many times. 

If you feel the irresistible urge to create a meaningful career and life you love, then click here to learn more about my coaching programmes here.

I'll speak to you soon,
Juliette

Are your New Year resolutions not going anywhere? Here's what to do

It's mid-January and it can be a tough time for sticking to your New Year resolutions. It's cold and grey outside, and whilst you might have started the year with the best of intentions, your motivation could be flagging a bit by now.

Maybe you made a resolution to get healthy, or make more time for self care, or take up a new hobby, or finally think about changing career or starting a business. And you wanted this to TO BE IT. 2019 was the year that it was all going to finally happen for you.

And whilst that vision we create for ourselves about how our new life is going to be can feel exciting and intoxicating, it can also sometimes make us unrealistic about how long those goals will take to achieve.

Life starts to get in the way. A stressful work assignment comes in, one of the kids gets sick, the boiler packs up and you need to pay for a plumber, the house needs cleaning etc etc.

And so your good intentions to make a change go to the bottom of your 'to do' list, you lose motivation and start to feel discouraged.

However I want to step in here and say that THIS IS TOTALLY NORMAL.

All you need to do is have a reality check about how much time you have available, and how long the process of change might actually take.

With career change for example, I often have to remind my clients that their journey towards a more meaningful career is precisely that… a journey. One of the biggest mistakes that people make when searching for meaningful work is to expect to find the ONE BIG THING straightaway. The mythical unicorn job that will make all of their problems disappear.

And what I’ve observed from walking through this process with many clients is that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to creating a career and life you love. It can be tough at times, take longer than you think, and you may need to try out a few different ideas and avenues before finding the perfect one for you.

So don’t get downhearted, just persevere and stay open to the new opportunities and experiences which will inevitably come your way. Break it all down into baby steps and ask yourself:

• What is ONE small thing that I could fit in this week to move closer to my goal?

• When exactly could I do this (day? time?)

• What might stop me from doing this? Is it something practical, or something emotional? Where could I get some support to overcome this?

You can 100% get there, just be patient with yourself.

Chat soon,

Juliette

What have you achieved since July?

Wow July was 90 days ago. Now that the autumn leaves are falling and the nights are drawing in, those hot summer days feels like an eternity ago! But it’s actually not been that long. 

And what was happening in your career in July? What did you want to change about your situation? And what have you managed to do since then to make those changes?

In the context of a whole year, 90 days doesn’t seem that long. And it’s true, you probably can’t achieve ALL of your career goals in 90 days. 

BUT. You can make some big changes. You can get off the starting blocks. You can create a clear vision of where you want to go. You can start to unpick some of the fears that have been holding you back, begin to feel more confident and more like the real YOU again. You can set out an action plan to guide you towards a brighter future.

What I’ve discovered from working with dozens of busy professionals from all sorts of backgrounds, is that it’s not about finding more time to reach your career goals. It’s about finding clarity and focus. 

Instead of wasting your precious energy feeling stuck and stressed out, how about focusing your energy on taking action instead? If you really move closer to your dream career in the next 90 days, then get in touch to book your introductory 45min coaching session for just £97.

Here’s to starting your new year with a new career you love