The notion of describing and revisiting the future self as a way to achieve goals is well known and a cornerstone of effective coaching practice. However, what human tendency are we counteracting when we call on the future self to…
As coaching professionals, we are always looking for ways to enhance the process of helping others uncover their personal potential. We strive to expand the possibilities through visual coaching, body-connected coaching and mindfulness among other methodologies And yet, we…
Making your goals easier to reach can be enhanced by keeping a few principles in mind. In a recent seminar on forming new behaviors, Dr. George F. Koob stated that, "Trying not to do something will make you constantly think…
It's Halloween time so why not talk about one of the ways an individual can be insidiously derailed from a long term goal. Let's say your goal is to lose 20 pounds so you decide that you will restrict…
Willpower actually has three faces, according to Kelly Mc Gonigal, author of the Willpower Instinct. There is "I Will Power", "I Won't Power" and "I Want Power." Every willpower challenge requires doing something difficult, or taking a path that is…
Much has been learned about the nature of sefl-control and it's role in addictions, procrastination, impulsivity, and unmet goals. There are many new books on the market on this topic. Less than a year ago, I attended an all day…