When I began my teaching career, I worried over and over again about getting fired. The thought, "I hope they don't fire me today" plagued my thoughts everyday. I wish I had known the principles I teach my clients then. I wish I had been aware of how detrimental this thought was at the time. I was feeling inadequate, scared, lonely, frustrated, and exhausted. Focusing on this thought left me always feeling like an imposter in my position.
The crazy thing is nothing my principal or colleagues did supported this thought. Because of one 2 sentence saying from my superintendent, I began punishing myself over and over with my thought. I never interacted with this Superintendent personally again. And yet, I didn't allow myself to believe all the praise I was getting from my Principal and co teachers because of my own thoughts.
Life Coaching has helped me learn how to be aware of my thoughts, question their validity, choose thoughts that will serve me best, and then practice those thoughts.
If you don't have a life coach and can see patterns of thoughts that aren't serving you, I would be honored to be your life coach. To book a one on one call and learn more about my Patterns of Success 12 week 1-1 coaching program, visit my website at www.createsimplycoaching.com.
