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A number of my coaching clients are going through career change just now. Some are being forced to change, as role redundancy looms.

It's hard when we don't initiate this type of change and our confidence can be at an all-time low, just when we need it most!

Finding people to help you through this period is key. Reach out to people who you know and trust to support you, even if you haven't been in touch for a while. You will be surprised who will show up for you and who will be willing to share their network/experiences/time for you.

Who do you know that can help you? One of the simplest and yet powerful coaching questions.

Growing your own confidence ⭐

Following on from my short-term tips to help clients tackling confidence dips, today I wanted to share with you some longer-term strategies.

- Acknowledge this is part of being human and foster self-compassion
- Adopt a growth mindset, we are all learning and none of us are perfect
- Celebrate small wins, acknowledge what you have achieved. Accept and absorb positive feedback
- Grow your network of champions, sponsors and allies

Growing your own confidence ⭐

I have been working on tackling confidence dips with a number of clients recently, and over my next couple of posts I wanted to share with you some of the strategies I've been sharing with them.

Short Term Strategies

- Breathe deeply

Paced breathing can help to settle nerves and improve brain function

- Consider your posture

Centred, grounded, strong poses help to embody confidence

- Try muscle firming

Boost your testosterone and therefore your confidence with small muscle tensing moves which you can repeat regularly.

Let’s talk about the summer holidays 🏖, we know they can lead to you feeling pulled in too many directions and never feeling your focus is in quite the right place, but do you know how important it can be to prioritise taking time away from your role at work?

That space can give you the opportunity to reconnect with yourself, recharge your energy, and refocus your priorities. ⭐ Stepping away from daily demands allows you to return with renewed creativity, clarity, and strength. Taking care of yourself is the first step to taking care of everything else. 🌻

Can you believe we’re halfway through 2024 already? This is the perfect moment to pause and reflect on any goals or intentions, you set for yourself at the beginning of the year, and plan for the month ahead.

And the good news is, it’s never too late to change your mind and change your course.

Did you know May is National Walking Month? If you didn't already have a reason to get a walk squeezed into your week then maybe that's a good prompt.

If you need more reasons here are a few more to think about...

🚶‍♀️ Aside from the physical benefits of course, did you know that walking is good for your brain health? It enhances our memory, attention and problem-solving skills

🚶‍♀️ Increased creativity, walking enhances divergent thinking and increases our creative output by 60%

🚶‍♀️ Improves our mood, sparks our happy hormones, and reduces stress levels

It's easy to slip into patterns of self-criticism, doubting our worth and capabilities, while simultaneously championing the successes and strengths of those we care for.

This is your reminder to be your own champion, to find your gentle inner voice, one that celebrates your victories, forgives your mistakes and reminds you of your value because self-compassion isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. 🌺

Happy - I celebrated in my favourite way - muddy boots 🥾- long walks 🏞️ - deep talks 👥 - I hope you found a moment to celebrate yourself and the wonderful women in your life.

Speaking of celebrating wonderful women, thank you for your time, friendship and being my walking buddy today, the talented More Myself Nutrition.

When I spotted this image this morning and longed for an end to the rain, I couldn't help but wonder, how do you find your sunshine on the greyest of days? ☀️

Today has felt like we've had a beautiful sneak peek of Spring, and that has got us focused on looking forward to what this year holds for us. Does the arrival of Spring also spark thoughts of change for you? Are you thinking of positive ways to enhance your 2024? 🌸✨

One of our favourite ways to measure the impact Think! has on its clients is to receive their feedback. Here is a snippet from a recent testimonial, to find out more about how we can work with you visit our website.

"I would like to express to you my gratitude for having had such an important role in my development and for being so respectful, kind and welcoming at all times we talked.

Everything, absolutely everything, that you taught me was useful to me on several occasions this year and will certainly be useful for my entire life."

Happy New Year from Think Coaching! We thought we'd start this year with some wise words from Dolly herself.

Does this new year feel like a blank page to you? Is it about time you invested time in yourself and your professional journey? If you could benefit from professional, experienced support to help you, have a look at the Thinkcoachinguk website and see how we can help you.