Cynthia* wanted to explore how she could thrive instead of surviving because she was struggling with a sense of isolation during year two of the pandemic and was feeling burned out at work. Although this was Cynthia’s first time working with a coach, she decided to give it a try even though she felt ambivalent about the process. Through conversations with an experienced coach, Cynthia shared what optimal well-being would look like for her, how she could create a sense of wholeness, and what was behind her bad feelings.

Although the changes were slow and steady, Cynthia began to sleep better, and then took meaningful steps to improve her life in big and small ways. Then she started decluttering her physical space, connecting with friends for outdoor activities, and actively seeking a job that would better support her well-being.

Cynthia looked at her pattern of thinking that created the feeling of stuckness, spending several months defining how she was thriving with a sense of gratitude. Empowered with an improved sense of physical and emotional well-being, Cynthia secured a new position paving the way to feel like she was thriving instead of surviving.

“Novelette has a way of listening and asking questions that gets me thinking about how to make positive changes. She heard my desires and needs, then helped me get there., I am so grateful for her coaching, which has made a huge difference in my life.” 

At the completion of our coaching session, I noticed a renewed energy and resolve around how she would sustain what was learned during the coaching process.

*Pseudonym for privacy