I’ve always been sceptical of the industry that has grown up around the idea of manifesting your dream life.
But my experiences over the last few weeks do point to the nugget of truth at the core of it: Knowing what you want makes you act in a way that helps you get what you want.
A little over two months ago I was thinking about what my next step would be on my coaching journey. I knew sitting on my own at home waiting for a booking to come in would be slow, lonely and frustrating. A better option would be taking a gym role, giving me a team to work in and learn from and access to people who were interested in what I had to offer. I discussed the options with my coaching peer group who agreed this seemed a great way to start.
I did a bit of research and found that my local gym was not only a place I liked going to, but also prioritised all-round wellness. And I decided that would be an excellent start to this phase of my journey.
So because I wanted that role, I called the centre and found out that they were interviewing people for the role I wanted the very next week. (A big element of luck there, of course, but I’d never have known if I hadn’t called.)
Because I wanted that role, I found it incredibly easy at interview to explain why I was interested in the role and what I had to offer. And about two months later I started my new job with them.
And because I wanted that role, I feel much more committed to making it work and have so many ideas for what that might look like.
It’s early days but I have learnt a huge amount and know I’m going to enjoy being part of a supportive team as I start this new journey. As a bonus, having this role to move into completely changed how I felt about leaving my old role.
You might look at this story as evidence of manifesting the reality you want. But I’d say it’s not any sort of mystical manifesting, purely doing what it takes to make it happen.
A coach isn’t a wizard to magic up your dreams for you. But the way a coach can help you work out what you want, and how to get there, can transform your life in a way that can seem like magic.
What do you want to make happen in your life just now?
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