WEB Vetnews May 2015

People I Life coaching

Influential Life Coaching

Dr Mats Abatzidis B.Sc. B.V.Sc. Certified New Insights Life Coach mats.abatzidis@yahoo.co.za Skype: matsabatzidis

Repellent values!

Whenever we are going to make substantial changes in our lives we will need to draw heavily on our strengths. It is important to correct our perceptions about, and the level of appreciation we feel for, the many resources - both internal and external - that we have at our disposal.

D o you remember when you took the decision to become a veterinarian or veterinary nurse? Chances are that one of the biggest questions in your head was... “Can I do it?” If so, then you will appreciate that when we confront the issue of tackling much needed change, the latter unconscious/ conscious fear will be the same for almost all of us, if not all of us. Whenever we plan to bring about a change or accomplish something, we take these basic steps: • First, assess where you are (covered in the previous three issues of this series of life coaching articles). • Second, gather your available resources (will begin this process in this issue). • Third, map out your route to achieving your objectives(s) and get started! A resource is anything that can assist you in achieving your goal(s). It can be something internal or external. There are many wonderful resources available to us, but many seem

the following questions: • “Do you think that this article is a resource you can draw on?” • “Do you have friends that will help you?” • “Do you have friends that have already achieved what you are attempting?” • “Who else could help you?” In the article that will follow on part four of this series of articles on resources, I will help you put together a time-sensitive plan with intermediate milestones leading up to the achievement of your goal. Combining your list of resources with the latter will give you the blueprint to successfully meeting your objective. Achievement of your goal will immediately become easier and far more likely to happen, giving you the confidence and self- belief to pursue other goals and continue growing purposefully in the future. v

inapparent to us until we really start to think about the subject. Here are some examples of people resources – individuals, groups or networks that can be drawn on to impart strength, information, and provide momentum when the going gets tough: family members, old friends, new friends, a supportive coach, gym trainer, etc.), a mentor, experienced individuals (people who have done what you want to get done), influential people, social contacts or networks (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google Plus+, Tumblr, VK, Flickr, Vine, Meetup, Tagged, Ask. fm, MeetMe, ClassMates), etc. An alternative more comprehensive list of social websites and a brief description of each can be found on the following link: http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/List_of_social_networking_ websites This is a very subjective process. In order to help you further I would like to prompt you and facilitate your brainstorming session by asking you teacher, a personal coach (life coach, business coach, sports

Anybody wishing to get more assistance with the concept of “people resources”, please feel free to contact me on mats.abatzidis@yahoo.co.za

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