This is the first guest post from our new resident life coach Kristin G.
Kristin G. will answer listener questions on next week’s podcast (release date 1/31). If you have a question for her, leave it in the comments below and we’ll address it when we record later this week.
Many of us begin 2010 by setting some goals. It is “the thing to do.” A new year means a new start. We vow to eat healthier, exercise more, save more money, make more money, be more patient with our kids, spend more time with our friends…the list goes on and on. We may call it a resolution and state it out loud, we may make it a wish and keep it to ourselves or we may create a very long list. Whatever those things may be, make this year the year that you do what you can to accomplish them. If you are having trouble setting those goals or making that list, try writing down the following three statements and list as many things as you can underneath each one:
I am grateful for:
I choose for myself:
I accept and embrace:
Every now and then take this list out and look at it to remind yourself of what you are truly grateful for, what you CHOOSE for yourself and what you accept and embrace.
Each day comes but once – embrace it and do what you can to make it the best one yet.
“May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you’re wonderful, and don’t forget to make some art – write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can. And I hope, somewhere in the next year, you surprise yourself.” – Neil Gaiman
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How do you make the most of a life coach – I’ve had two and spent considerable $, but haven’t found they’ve really propelled me along at any greater speed than I would have travelled anyway.
Surely a friend that holds you accountable to your goals (and questions where necessary) is just as good (especially if one is well read on the practice of goal-setting, law of attraction, etc, etc)??
Maybe I’m completely missing the point of it – just know that it hasn’t been a breathtaking experience for me. What should you take away from it?
Regards,
Kristin
I have a question for the life coach.
Q: I have been a goal oriented person so I’ve making goals since I was in high school. I live in Southern California and goal for that last 5 years has been to move to reduce my commute. We (my husband and 2 boys) live in a tiny townhouse (1200 sf) and really need more room. Well, it’s not going to pan out as I had planned this year.
How to you learn to let go of a goal or reframe it so that it is attainable? I get very hung up on what I was not able to accomplish.
Kristin,
Thanks so much for writing in! I love your honesty and I hope that I can help you find the kind of coach that you are looking for. Some things I would suggest is that all good coaches will give you a “sample” session – it is typically a half hour to an hour session of free coaching to determine if you and the coach “click” – take advantage of that, it is extremely important that you find someone that you feel comfortable working with.
Girlfriends are great (I am blessed to have the best ones around!) However, girlfriends know your history, know what you love, who you are and have a preconceived notion of what is “best” for you – whether or not that is the intention. Maybe some days they just want to be your friend and not ask you the hard questions or hold you accountable. A coach is paid to hold a space for you that is yours alone to support and promote what you need.
In some cases an individual is not committed to coaching – some people are not ready to take that next step or commit themselves to the coaching process. I always start out by telling my clients that if you are not willing to be here then I can’t do anything to help you.
I am happy to speak to you further regarding what you are looking for because I strongly believe that anyone who is investing in a life coach should have an outstanding experience with it.
Hi Kritin G,
Loved the podcast, I found it very inspirational, so much that I am thinking on becoming a Life Coach myself. Could you please help me on what should I study or do to get a certification?
I can google it, but your expert advice would be wonderful and very much appreciated.
For this and for my crazy life experience until now, I would love to be your testing person for the 1 hour coaching trial. I have moved 5 times to different cities in the US and Europe following my husband and everytime needed to reinvent myself, this while keeping a clear mind. A bit of external structure could be very helpful.
Thanks
Donna,
Goal oriented is great! What I would suggest is narrowing down your goals – it’s so easy to focus on what we have not done that sometimes we forget to look at what we HAVE done. One tool that we use in coaching is setting SMART goals (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely)…using this allows you to really drill down on what you want to attain but get there using smaller steps. This way rather than constantly beating yourself up for NOT accomplishing your goals you are celebrating because you are able to attain the smaller steps!! Relocating in 5 years may not seem like a big goal at first glance but it is.
Best,
Kristin G.