Coach Rebecca Gordon

Think about this quote from Edwin Markham: “Choices are the hinges of destiny.” If at this time last year, today was once your destiny, what crucial choices did you make that have led you to here?  What different choices would you have made, or different decisions would you have taken, that could have given an improved outcome?  If where you are now is a direct reflection of the quality of your decision-making skills, where 1 is not quite and 10 is absolutely, how satisfied are you with your ability to make those crucial decisions that lead to your life moving in the best possible direction? Many factors influence the decision-making process, sometimes making it hard to determine the exact right thing to do. When deciding what action to take, do you focus on what others think or do you move forward with conviction through listening to your inner guide?  No-one is perfect and if I knew then what I know now, there are some things I myself would hav...

Simple things can motivate and inspire us to feel better. When we feel better, we do better and so have better life experiences. Here are 9 activities that are doable, yet simple, and will make a massive difference in your achievement of a balanced life. 1. Give gratitude: If you are reading this, you can breathe! You have use of your senses! You are able to comprehend! Think of what you have around you - the things you possess, a roof over your head, a bed to lie in, clothes to wear. By acknowledging and giving gratitude, this creates the energy for more good things to flow into your life. What do you give gratitude for? 2. Smile! Try this - SMILE. That's right: SMILE! Don't you feel better already?! Think of a wonderful experience, a happy moment, holidays, fun time spent with family or friends. Too often, we dwell on thoughts that are non-supportive to our positive well-being. Smiling stimulates the manufacture of serotonin in the brain. This 'h...

The word relationship is defined as: “the state of being connected, or the mutual dealings or connections that exist between two things... ”.  This gives clues to the type of interactions that foster positive, meaningful CONNECTION. The types of relationships we encounter consist of those with people, money or health, for example, yet one type of relationship that can often create turmoil is the romantic connection with a love interest. Building romantic love at any time of life can fill someone with trepidation. However, experiencing this process after 40 can bring a test of confidence that is emotionally and mentally challenging. For the middle-aged woman who enters a new relationship, ‘baggage’ doesn’t just mean the items you check in with at the airport, but includes the entourage of ‘stuff’ that surreptitiously tags along for the ride – and without invitation! This suggests that the art of loving with confidence after 40 requires conscious awa...

The Coaching Corner Blogs Times are Challenging! Many of us feel the impact of cuts and the increased cost of living. The air of pessimism that is sweeping the world affects each and every one of us on the local level of our everyday reality. I know that you were all fired up from your last coaching session, but it might be that the intensity of work and life is inhibiting you from making advancement in the exact way you would like! The good news is that if you’re feeling a little lacklustre, you can read past blogs posted on this Coaching Portal until your next session. This will help to keep you energised and motivated in the direction of your vision. Please do this, as the blogs help to keep you sharpened and alert to the things you can do to remain feeling empowered and energised to work through any challenges you face in between coaching sessions. Now more than ever, it is important for us to develop strategies that strengthen our ability to act with confide...