THE THREE C'S TO SUCCESS
'Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be'. George Sheehan
I was at a friend’s place the other week, and she had a problem with her kitchen sink. It appeared that the drain was blocked because whenever the sink was filled with water, it would take ages to drain. So, my friend called in a licensed plumber – an expert with the skills and tools to fix the problem.
‘First, we’ve gotta find out what the problem is’, the plumber said, ‘And then I can clear the blockage properly’. The plumber examined the grease trap, and then he looked at the S bend and checked some other areas. ‘I see what the problem is now’, he noted with determination.
Having a drain blockage is a little like having an emotional blockage. Just as the water wouldn’t flow properly down the drain, when we have emotional blockages, our lives don’t flow properly. In a way, we are ‘blocked’ emotionally, not able to progress or achieve the success that we want…and deserve.
For drain blockages, we can call a plumber – but what do we do if we think that we have emotional blockages? We need to call on the help of a specialist, someone with the skills and tools necessary to diagnose and treat our problems – in other words – we need an emotional wellness coach…
The first step – comprehending the real issues
When your coach works with you, firstly they will conduct a thorough
diagnosis – an approach similar to the plumber as he worked hard
to uncover the problem. Your coach will ask you questions, listen
to what you’re saying (and also what you’re not saying),
have you complete a questionnaire and work with you to help uncover
the emotional blockages you may have. And just like with the
drain pipe, it may take a little digging to find the ‘real’ issue
that needs addressing. This step is the first and most important – in
it we COMPREHEND what emotional blockages are preventing your true
happiness.
Clearing the blockages – Step Two
Once the plumber found out what the ‘real’ problem was with
the drain, he set about collecting his tools to complete the job. He
used a range of specialist equipment designed to clear the blockage effectively
and permanently. In the same way, your coach will use cutting edge,
scientifically developed tools to permanently eliminate those emotional
blockages. This step comes in the form of a number of coaching
sessions and is designed to CLEAR the path to future success.
Creating a bright future – the last step
Once the plumber had finished the job, he tested the water by running
it fast and hard down the drain pipe to see if any blockages remained. Likewise,
once your coach has helped you unblock your emotional issues, they
will work with you to CREATE the bright and successful future that
you really want – and it will flow freely and powerfully to you,
just like the water down the newly cleaned pipe. This is the
really exciting phase – one of delicious discovery regarding
what you really want out of life – when the sky’s the limit!! Most
clients feel a powerful rush and motivational drive like they’ve
never felt before – and just like the water rushing unimpeded
down the pipe, you’ll be rushing towards your desired future
without anything blocking your success.
Some people ask, ‘Can I do this on my own?’ Sure you can, for many problems you face, but just like my friend’s drain, some issues are too complex for us to handle on our own, and we need the help of an expert. Clients have also questioned how long these treatments last. Just like the plumber permanently clearing the blockage in the pipe, once your issue has been cleared, you won’t need to worry about that particular one coming back ever again – you are free from it forever (a nice thought isn’t it?).
‘You’re all done’, the plumber said as he collected his tools and walked towards the door. And that’s what your coach will say to you once all the work is done and you are facing the success that you have always dreamed of. Comprehend, Clear, Create – the real three C’s to success!
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