As a coach, I often hear all kinds of stuff
From clients who never think their life is “enough”.
They want their lives to be a “success” in every way –
And they aren’t happy with the way things aren’t going today!
Sometimes they think coaching will be a place to go –
To sit around and share their tales of woe…
But I know that if they show up here,
It’s because they want help to challenge their gloom, shame and fear!
They need to interrupt their unhealthy patterns of thought,
Because the results of their current thinking are not so hot!
Our thoughts are way more powerful than scientists used to know –
They can determine if our energy levels are high or low!
Neuro-science is now explaining why it is true,
That our self-talk affects how we feel, and what we can do!
We all know how to assume the posture of someone who is feeling down,
And we feel better when we smile, and worse when we frown.
It’s actually pretty amazing that anyone would find –
That a connection is lacking between the body and the mind!
So when you notice that you are not feeling too great –
Have you just been thinking about something you love or you hate?
We all know how to imagine worst-case scenarios –
A sure way to increase our worries and our woes!
Why not imagine the best outcome instead –
And grow some positive neuro-transmitters inside your head?
Some people call me a dreamer, and suggest that I get real –
But living in their reality seems like a terrible deal!
And guess what – negative thinking does not just bring you pain –
It turns out to be very bad for the health of your brain!
Check out some TED Talks like Shawn Achor and Brené Brown,
If you want to start feeling up more than you feel down!