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June 16, 2024,
Traditional Life Coaching, is not what it used to be.
In times past, decades ago, it was more societal and institutional.
For many, their initial Life Coaches were their parents. For those of us who came from strong stable families, they provided an exceptional way to progress forward and have a blue print for entering society and dealing with the world.
They greatly influenced us on issues of faith, family and marriage.
Traditions played a major role in shaping what our parents taught us.
Then society greatly began to change and traditions started going by the wayside.
The informative team at nationalaffairs.com educated, “In 1969, Governor Ronald Reagan of California made what he later admitted was one of the biggest mistakes of his political life. Seeking to eliminate the strife and deception often associated with the legal regime of fault-based divorce, Reagan signed the nation’s first no-fault divorce bill.
In the decade and a half that followed, virtually every state in the Union followed California’s lead and enacted a no-fault divorce law of its own. From 1960 to 1980, the divorce rate more than doubled.”
Thus began, what some feel, was the beginning of the decline in long-term stable marriages.
Then there was religion.
Decades ago, the Bible and organized religion shaped what was considered moral conduct and important principles to live by.
Research indicates that has changed.
As reported by National Public Radio npr.org, “The importance of religion in the lives of Americans is on the decline. Just 16% of Americans surveyed said religion is the most important thing in their lives, according to the PRRI study, down from 20% a decade ago.”
With both the decline in the traditional family structure and influence of religion in child rearing and attendance, it is understandable that people began to gravitate elsewhere for answers for life guidance and problem solving.
One of the sources they are turning to are Life Coaches.
Ideally, Life coaching is the process of helping people identify and achieve personal goals through developing skills and attitudes that lead to self-empowerment.
Life coaching generally deals with issues such as procrastination, fear of failure, relationships’ issues, lack of confidence, work–life balance and career changes, and often occurs outside the workplace setting.
The long respected group at psychologytoday.com adds, “Psychological coaching is a process that aims to help clients achieve concrete goals, identify and overcome obstacles to well-being and performance, and build skills that may be interfering with their success.”
Well-said.
Of interest, not a moral or principle in sight.
That is a topic for another day.
Life Coaching goes beyond X’s and O’s, especially in poorer environments. The Life Coach, in that case often goes way beyond the basics.
Let’s turn to film.
Coach Carter is a 2005 American biographical sports drama film starring Samuel L. Jackson and directed by Thomas Carter (no relation).
It is based on the true story of Richmond High School basketball coach Ken Carter, who made headlines in 1999 for suspending his undefeated high school basketball team due to poor academic results.
In Richmond, California, Ken Carter becomes the coach of Richmond High School’s basketball team, the Oilers, which he once played for. The team is initially undisciplined and disrespectful. Carter implements strict contracts requiring the players to sit in the front rows of their classes, maintain a 2.3 GPA, and submit to progress reports on grades and attendance.
Imagine that.
Coach Carter imposes a rigorous training regimen focused on conditioning and teamwork.
There is no “I” in the word team. Understood.
The team is eventually celebrated by the community, with several players earning college scholarships.
Time to walk over to the bookstore.
Happy Mind, Happy Life: The New Science of Mental Well-Being Paperback – June 14, 2022
By Dr. Rangan Chatterjee (Author)
“The science is clear: Happiness plays a vital role in your health. Learn how to make it a priority.
During his 20 years as a GP, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, author of the international bestseller Feel Better in 5, has seen first-hand that motivation isn’t always enough for us to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It’s only when we learn how to support our own mental wellbeing and cultivate core happiness that these choices become easy.
In Happy Mind, Happy Life, Dr. Chatterjee shares cutting-edge insights into the science of happiness and reveals 10 simple ways to put you back in control of your health. It features real-life case studies and more than 20 practical exercises, including lessons on how to:
- Find your flow
- Create distance from your phone
- Deal with criticism
Whether you are at a crisis point or simply want to experience more joy, this book will help you feel calmer, more confident, and able to live your life to the full. Your body and mind will thank you.”
Sounds intriguing.
We are all looking for ways to live a more productive and happy life. In times past, we may have received exceptional counsel from traditional places like family, faith and the school system. Given how the dynamics of all of those institutions have changed, it is inevitable that we look elsewhere.
Turning to a Life Coach might be helpful to you.
We like Talane Miedaner’s message.
At lifecoach.com, she shares, “My mission has been to make top quality life coaching affordable and available to anyone who wants to live their ideal life. LifeCoach gives 10% of its profit to charity to help make the world a better place. Come join us now and start living your ideal life today. I’m looking forward to coaching with you to create the life you’ve always wanted!”
Outstanding.
As you always should, do your homework first. Review their credentials and also look at their references. A personal reference would really be helpful. Life Coaches are not regulated so vetting them is extremely important.
Having said that, our suggestion is to keep an open mind.
As new traditions fall by the wayside, new effective methods to live a better life may become the new normal.
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https://www.nationalaffairs.com/publications/detail/the-evolution-of-divorce
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coaching#Life
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/coaching
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coach_Carter
https://www.lifecoach.com/about/
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