{BUT SERIOUSLY} // I was mulling over why I think we still need to constantly reaffirm that it’s ok to see a coach or therapist- that it is, in fact, wise and healthy and mature to see one. In fact, I may argue that is a non negotiable part of being a modern human. It occurred to me that some of our most trepidatious obstacles may not be external (though access- cost, therapist availability etc. can still be biggies), but internal. I thought about all the things I’ve heard people say as reasons they don’t seek out or “need” coaching:
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“It doesn’t work for me”
“It *won’t* work for me”
“It’s too expensive”
“It’s not worth the time/money investment”
“I don’t need anyone else to get through this”
“No one understands me”
“I can do it myself”
“I don’t believe in it”
“Therapy and/or coaching is for the weak minded”
“Therapy and/or coaching is just complaining”
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Can you relate to any of these sentiments? If so, you’re not alone! But, here’s what I’ve noticed:
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↠ The beliefs you have regarding self inquiry may be the very same blockages that show up in other areas of your life, also holding you back from the potential for growth and relief ↞
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For example, some of your more core beliefs or might revolve around the conviction that no one could ever really “get” you...that you are most effective alone...that you aren’t worth investing in...or that, no matter what you try, you just aren’t the kind of person who’s happy...are these beliefs really working for you?
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I say, take these stories into therapy or coaching, deconstruct them, find where else they show up in your life, and see what else might be possible for you. What new beliefs could be substituted in? No one is going to take those beliefs away from you before you’re ready to let go, but it just might be worth investigating what’s on the other side of them (hint: I think you might kinda like it).
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