From high stress and chasing perfection…to a new perspective and embracing herself
“Before coaching, my stress level was high and I was unable to handle my daily life with my involvement in many different projects. I was chasing perfection, and for some reason I wanted others to see me as ‘perfect’. I used to seek others’ approval and get down on myself for any mistakes I would make.
Coaching helped me to change that behavior. Coaching helped me to see another perspective, and with Michelle’s help, I learned that I can use past mistakes to yield a new perspective and create a new outcome. I have learned to accept myself for who I am. I have also learned to stop letting events or circumstances run my show. Now ‘I’ am the one who is running my life.
After just a few months of coaching, I am really in better place. I am not anxious. Instead, I am serene. I am focused on my accomplishments – what I did well, rather than what I didn’t do so well. Even the small things have helped me gain confidence, such as being more organized and worrying less. I make decisions quicker and am not worried if others might not agree. I procrastinate less and give myself deadlines. I now give more weight to what I do or can do better…versus what I might be doing wrong. That is a big change! Moving forward, I know I will continue to feel good about myself, believe in myself, and I will project a strong and confident image of myself. If I happen to not meet my own standard, I will be kind to myself and revise the standard without lowering it.
What I liked most about coaching with Michelle is her positive energy. She always has this way of communicating joy. She taught me how to focus on my accomplishments instead of my shortcomings. She showed me how to create conditions that will enable me to feel better. She encouraged me to think, feel, and explore new attitudes. Above all, Michelle helped me to understand my wholeness.”
