peer coaching is already working
In Leadership and Personal Development class this quarter, we are working with each other as peer coaches. We each get one person to coach, and have another person coaching us. I haven't even started with the person coaching me and I am getting benefits. By helping my coachee define and approach his goals, I am reminded of how to climb out of feelings of overwhelm and into accomplishment. It just takes perpetual reminders, I guess...
Last night and today were the first times I lit my white candle with intent toward myself instead of J. She has made so many strides lately that I feel like I can back off a little. I wonder what this will do to my equilibrium? Much of my life has been dedicated to her. The rest of my life has either been put on autopilot or has benefited from me not taking things so personally (because I haven't had the time or energy to spend on potential drama).
I am almost always a pessimist about myself and part of me feels like the above statements are untrue...feelings in the moment compared to afterward can be so complex, I guess. Who knows where the real truth lies?
So, note to self: if I want to help myself then find someone else to help.
Last night and today were the first times I lit my white candle with intent toward myself instead of J. She has made so many strides lately that I feel like I can back off a little. I wonder what this will do to my equilibrium? Much of my life has been dedicated to her. The rest of my life has either been put on autopilot or has benefited from me not taking things so personally (because I haven't had the time or energy to spend on potential drama).
I am almost always a pessimist about myself and part of me feels like the above statements are untrue...feelings in the moment compared to afterward can be so complex, I guess. Who knows where the real truth lies?
So, note to self: if I want to help myself then find someone else to help.