The Inevitable Cycle of Change

Each season brings about an inevitable cycle of change and transformation of the land, the climate, and even social and cultural tradition. Change involves making a shift from one state to another. It is the natural and continual cycle of the universe and earth, and ironically, is something we can rely on as a constant in life. Why, then, are we such creatures of habit with a natural instinct to resist change?

Change can be either self-imposed or imposed by others. The changes we choose for ourselves we respond favorably towards because we know it will most likely bring about a better circumstance. However, when change is forced on us, we oftentimes resist because we are uncertain and/or fearful of the results. Recent advances in brain analysis technology have allowed researchers to track brain reactions to thoughts about change, and the results are clear. We all pretty much react the same way to change—we resist it!

Most of our daily tasks are repetitive and habitual requiring little mental energy. When we have to learn a new task or make a change to our routine or habits though, it requires a great deal more energy thereby yanking us out of our comfort zone and into unfamiliar territory. This, in turn, can engage the “fight or flight” response causing us to become overwhelmed with the complex and unfamiliar concepts. Once in this state, we are then subject to the physiological and psychological disorientation and pain that can manifest as anxiety, depression, fear, sadness, fatigue or anger.

The quantum model of reality tells us that in order to change our lives we must change the way we think, act and feel. How many of us wouldn’t love to improve our life or business in one way or another? Here’s the catch—to do so requires change. The good news is that recent brain studies are showing us that we can overcome our habits and change our lives by using a variety of techniques, some of which include meditation, guided imagery, and repeated affirmations and demonstrations of change.

“Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.” –Jim Rohn

Deborah Perkins

Luminous Transformations

480-788-7140

What is Coaching?

Luminous Transformations Coaching Method

Coaching is not therapy, counseling, mentoring, consulting or advising but is about communication, action and achievement.  Coaching is about posing powerful questions for you to consider with the hope that you will see new possibilities that can shift your perspectives and ultimately cause a shift is your personal reality. A coach will not tell you what to do but will enable you to find the answers that lie within.

An effective coach will use coaching tools and techniques that enable you to get in touch with what you really want, help you create measurable goals along with an achievable action plan, and then hold you accountable throughout the process to agreed-upon actions and timelines.

A coach is different from a therapist. Here are a few important differences between coaching and therapy:

• Coaching is about achievement whereas therapy is about healing.
• Coaching is about action whereas therapy is about understanding.
• Coaching is about transformation whereas therapy is about change.
• Coaching is about intuition whereas therapy is about feelings.
• Coaching is about performance whereas therapy is about progress.
• Coaching is about creating whereas therapy is about resolving.

A coach is different from a consultant. A consultant’s role is to provide their clients with answers based on their experience and knowledge in a given area whereas a coach will guide their clients to find the answers for themselves.

Similarly, a mentor’s role is to provide the mentee with knowledge and guidance to achieve a goal based on the mentor’s knowledge and experience with that particular goal. A coach will guide a coachee through the process of self-discovery to gain clarity on what they want, identify their challenges, and develop a plan to achieve their goals.

If you would like to make an important life change but aren’t clear on exactly what to change or how to go about making the change, a coach will empower you to overcome your obstacles so that you can take the steps needed that are for your greatest good within an achievable timeline. Call Deborah at Luminous Transformations to learn more and schedule your first session.

Deborah Perkins
Luminous Transformations
480-788-7140