I have a dream … and a story.
Wouldn’t it be great to live in a world where we women prioritized ourselves on our to-do list, amongst all the roles and demands placed on us?
Checking in on your goals and emotional health can be life changing. Taking this moment to dig deep to figure out why you are doing the things you’re doing, and why you struggle with the issues you struggle with, really helps to create a strong foundation — so you can stand proudly as you look forward in the direction you want to go, and most importantly take action that is aligned to get you there!
My background is in project management, so you can say for certain that I’m a goal-driven lady. I like to see results and value learning and achievement. Looking back at the last several years, working part-time, raising a family and having a large extended family, I was chugging along aspiring to reach my goals, but something was always tugging at me.
For one, I wasn’t even clear on what my goal really was… and for whatever reason I would say I wanted something … but then do everything I could (subconsciously) to prevent myself from actually achieving it. This internal battle resulted in years of me trying to figure out “what my problem was”. I kept asking, “why can’t I just get what I want?”
However, I was not prepared to be “counselled” or go into “therapy”. The thought of talking about my past was daunting and made me feel heavy. I wanted to focus more on the future. I wanted a plan and wanted someone to show me the way. I was willing to do the work, but I needed to figure out what it was that I really wanted, and what in the world did I need to do to get it?! Oh and of course, how do I get the confidence to achieve my goal? I was too scared to move forward but so frustrated with standing still. Something had to change!
Then through a series of some challenging life events, I landed in the world of “life coaching”. I trained to be a life coach because I knew I loved to help people and was always attracted to psychology and the power of our brains. There is a science behind our actions and it was so interesting to really understand what was going on in my mind! It finally all made sense to me.
To really understand my clients, I even partnered with a life coach myself, which created so many positive changes in my life. I’m doing things now that I only imagined in my mind for a few seconds because the idea of it happening seemed so far out of reach for me. I learned and continue to learn more about myself and what drives me. I know what my strengths are and what I have to offer to the world. I don’t need to “be“ anyone else. I know who I am. It’s through this understanding that I now have a roadmap to look to whenever I need to make a decision.
So, here I am today, a life coach and project management expert. My goal is to inspire, motivate and empower women to achieve their own goals, thereby re-designing their lives! Looking back, my whole life I’ve helped others and enjoyed it. It’s no surprise that a rush of excitement runs through my body when I talk to other women who are thinking about making a personal or professional change in their lives. In most cases, there is something that is holding them back. If I can in any way help them move towards their goal, I feel satisfied that I’m living my purpose and making a difference.
What have you been dreaming about, even if it’s for a second…? Challenge yourself to dream a little longer. See what could be, smell it, taste it, hear the sounds of happiness — and then do it!
Sonia Singh is a Personal and Professional Development Coach + Project Management Expert. In the Life Balance Project she has combined her project management expertise with her passion to support women to reach their full potential through self-discovery and goal-setting.
Sonia is the go-to lady for women who want to re-design their life by turning their goals and dreams into reality. Her clients walk away with a deeper understanding of what’s important to them, gain clarity on their goals and create an action plan to get what they want. You can visit Sonia at www.thelifebalancecoachingproject.com.
