Is this you?

• Do you keep getting ideas about how you would like to live your life but somehow never get to put them into action?
• Do you keep trying to move forward but somehow you lose motivation and it just doesn’t work?
• Do you have a general feeling that there is something missing in your life, that you are drifting off-course, or lack a sense of direction?
• Do you feel as if you are in a rut or just have a sense of being out of balance in your life?
• Are you facing an important decision but don’t really know which way to approach it?

The Motivation Dip
One of the reasons people don’t succeed in achieving their goals is because of the effects of the Motivation Dip. When deciding on a new goal or even choosing a New Year’s Resolution, one’s motivation is quite high but somehow, over time, it doesn’t last.

Think about what happens when a person takes up a new sport or hobby or begins a new project. At first they are so motivated that they can’t talk about anything else except for their new enthusiasm. For example, when someone joins a gym. The motivation gained from actually going to the gym, getting some exercise, feeling a slight physical difference very quickly, is motivating. This is called the ‘Novelty Phase’. Then after a while, after some time has elapsed, the novelty wears off and it’s replaced by the need for hard work, which could mean getting out of bed earlier or resisting any of the temptations that take us away from the goal. It’s at this stage that most people experience a real dip in their motivation level and become discouraged. The dieter starts to overeat again, the person who chose to study gets the urge to spend the evening watching television instead, and the athlete can’t summon up the energy to go out and exercise. Sound familiar?

If you can just get through this difficult dip until you begin to achieve tangible results, then the results themselves will act as a the motivator to sustain your actions.

One of the main benefits of working with a Life Coach is that each goal is set in a way that even when you’re at the bottom of the Motivation Dip, the benefits of the goal are so clear, and the support from the Coach is so strong, that it entices you to keep going. Then as soon as you experience significant results your motivation rises again. A Life Coach will ensure that you remain focused and are able to overcome any challenges and obstacles that might be preventing you from achieving your goals.

Life Coaching may provide the answers!

• By helping you to rediscover the passion that drives you.
• By boosting your confidence, reigniting your self-esteem, and enabling you to take the necessary risks to live up to your full potential.
• By giving you clarity about your values, purpose, and future direction.