The Book That Changed My Life Forever

Probably not what you expected. 

It certainly wasn't for me.

Sitting at my desk, in my perfectly safe, perfectly good job, which was turning me into a perfect basketcase.

I had resigned myself to churning away there until something magical happened, or I won the lottery, or someone randomly offered me my dream job (whatever that was. I had NO idea)

A very dear friend and then work colleague thumped this sugary pink notebook in front of me, with a wry smile, and with a voice heavy with sarcasm said 'just in case you need reminding that you are'. 
(Made even more sarcastic by the fact that she knows I am not a fan of a saccharine meme or an empowering emoji)

I laughed and thanked her for the thoughtful gift, but inside me something stung, badly. 

I knew that I was far from living my 'best life' but I had NO idea what to do about it. 

I started to use the notebook at work, and would thump it down on the desk in meetings to raise the same wry smile with those who got the joke. 

The cogs of change were creaking into gear in my brain, though, and I started taking charge of my own choices again. I signed up to a professional course that I had been moaning about for some considerable time, and started the process of self-improvement. 

By doing so, I began to inspire my team members, and indeed the notebook-giver, to start their own self-improvement journey, and the pride that gave me was immense. This was probably my first clue to what I wanted to do in my life. 

But the job was still ever-present, and was continuing to grind down my self confidence and my will to move. 
Driving to work every day became so oppressive, I could feel myself squeezed the closer I got to work. So I started working at home, but the sense of doom still appeared every time I opened my emails. 

Eventually I realised that the job, and my own misery got the better of me. I went to see the doctor and got signed off work due to stress and severe anxiety. I had been through far, far worse in life than a crappy job, so this was a serious shock to the system. 

It was, however, the shock I needed. 

I took the time to rest, overcome the guilt of 'taking time off' and reset my priorities. 

I invested in myself for the first time ever. I got some help with anxiety from an amazing therapist and life-help from an equally inspirational and wonderful life coach. 

Slowly, I began to feel more human, lighter, more purposeful and realised what I really wanted to do with my life.

The realisation was life-changing, and the possibilities that now lay ahead were (and are) breathtaking. Being able to take control of my own life, finding a career that works with my personal strengths and my career experience to date, and be able to find financial freedom in the process is incredible, but knowing that what I do helps other people to change their own lives to a similarly dramatic extent really is amazing.

I get to help other good eggs to find their purpose in life, what really lights them up, and what will make a difference to their lives and to the wider world.

Mind blowing stuff.

I can utilise the contacts and friendships I have made over 25 years to help my clients into their new lives (my closely guarded ‘Little Black Book’)

I get to dictate my own hours and walk my dogs every day - now a non-negotiable in my life - and can be there for my children for most of their school events.

I have the best job in the world.

I can help you find the same sense of purpose, clarity and happiness.

Book yourself in for a discovery call and let’s see how we can work together.

(and yes, of course, the gift-giver knew what she was doing. Exactly what she was doing. Told you she was a good friend)