Martha Robertson’s life was sailing along pretty smoothly. The problem was, she was feeling a nagging ache inside that indicated things weren’t as fulfilling as they could be. She was starting to feel that her job was pretty routine and she was ready to take on more challenges. Martha had always enjoyed accomplishing new goals and was feeling her career had become stagnant. She knew she needed to make some changes, but she did not even know where to begin.

 

Jane Davidson loved her role as a homemaker and mother. But now with her last child in school, she’s ready to take on some changes. She’s considering if she should start a home-based business, go back to work full time or go back to school. She’s confused which direction to take in her life now.

 

Linda Rutherford is happy to be retiring from her teaching position of 30 years. She is wondering what’s next in her life. Linda knows it’s time for change and she’s excited. She also knows she wants to take some time to evaluate where she goes next before perhaps taking a misstep.

 

All of these women are perfect candidates for what I call “change” mentoring. Maybe you are at a place in your life where you are, too?

 

 

Change is a unique and individual process. In seeking change, it is important to be sure to take an honest look at your inner thoughts and feelings, the past relationships and events which have helped to shape you and the quality of life you want for your future. It is important to be committed to making change in your life.

 

Many women I know find that the best way to create real change is to work with a mentor or coach. Developing this relationship with intention creates a contract with yourself which has a much better chance for success. I also believe that putting a time frame around the structure of the relationship encourages moving forward with direction and achieving results and decisions about your change more readily.

 

 

Week One: Create a foundation with a coach or mentor which outlines where you want the general work such as personal, relationship, career or educational change.

 

Week Two: Utilize the process of discovery by stepping back as you look at your pivotal life experiences. This sets the stage for a deeper look at where you’ve been and the influences of your life’s journey.

 

Week Three: Uncover the unknown by evaluating elements that have influenced your decisions now.

 

Week Four: Change requires a foundation on which to stand. Your life purpose is your foundation and finding it is important in going forward.

 

Week Five: You have a foundation and you understand your past influences. Your thinking is now framed to guide you forward toward the change you want to implement in your life.

 

Week Six: Create a time frame to move forward in the direction you have determined for change. Short and long term goals should now be identified.

 

Week Seven: Create your road map for change and identify any support systems or gaps.

 

Week Eight: Start the launch of change. Identify any areas of your current life that will be effected by the change and ways to continue your support forward.

 

 

 

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