Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions regarding Life Coaching, Self Development & Difference between Counselling & Coaching are answered here
What is a Life Coach
A ‘Life Coach’ is someone who helps you gain clarity on where you are right now, what you truly desire & find ways to move forward towards your goals. They do not tell you what to do but help you discover what it is you want to do.A ‘Life Coach’ is someone who helps you gain clarity on where you are right now, what you truly desire & find ways to move forward towards your goals. They do not tell you what to do but help you discover what it is you want to do.
Difference between Life Coaching & Counselling.
Coaching is action oriented while counselling helps in coping from deep issue. Counselling helps you identify & solve problems in your life. It helps you gain clarity & strength. Coaches can recognise it is old core beliefs stopping you in life vs counsellors can also recognise depression, adult ADHD or another mental health disorder
Is Life Coaching right for you?
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Life coaching is a process that can discover your gifts & talents, identify your goals & dreams & create a specific plan to help you move toward a fulfilling life. So, if you want to discover what gives their life meaning & to maximise their personal & professional potential, life coaching is right for you. It will provide you many tools & techniques to achieve clarity & vision.
Life coaching can be useful in a number of life situations both big and small. Any time a person is struggling with a change in life or considering a transition, a life coach can prove useful.
A few specific situations that might call for the services of a life coach include:
If you need some help moving forward in your life or career
If you need to move on from an emotionally overwhelming situation life
If you are struggling to maintain a good life-work balance
If you experience a lot of stress and/or have trouble focusing
If you want to learn how to get the most out of your talents and strengths
If you need help making a major life decision, such as a move or career change
If you want to build their self-esteem or need motivation
If you need help with a pressing situation where the stakes are very high
If you need to simplify your life in order to be more productive and minimise stress
If you are having trouble prioritising projects and timelines
If you need to improve your time management skills
If you do not have a good support system
Life Coaching is not right for you if….
Most people can use some guidance in life, but if you have serious problems, a mental health professional might be a better choice. Whilst a life coach can help you deal with indecisiveness or give you a motivational push, most of them are not equipped to deal with mental issues such as depression, generalised anxiety disorder, phobias or bipolar disorder. Assess your situation honestly. A life coach can be used in conjunction with a psychotherapist but not in place of one!
How this works?
Your life coach will give you a questionnaire or ask you a series of questions designed to uncover your goals and the challenges that might prevent you from achieving them. You’ll talk about the steps you can take to reach your goals and outline a plan for how often you’ll meet.
In subsequent life coaching sessions, you and your coach will engage in constructive conversations about whatever issues you are looking to address, whether it’s figuring out your passions, making tough decisions, building confidence, and so on. The interaction is generally very personal and two-sided.
A typical session might last between 45 minutes and an hour, depending on the coach. Many people meet with their coach once per week, but this will depend on your coach, your goals, your timeline, and availability. Some people might meet their coach only two or three times per month, whilst those with very aggressive goals might even have more than one session per week. Your coach might also offer support in between sessions, such as via email or chat, but this varies depending on the coach so it’s an important thing to discuss in advance. A minimum of 5 weeks is recommended to achieve best results out of Life Coaching.
Your life coach might give you homework assignments, such as writing in a journal or making lists of things you want to accomplish. Although your coach can help you change your life, ultimately you are the one who has to make the changes. Your coach can help you accomplish this faster, but he or she cannot actually do it all for you. Therefore, you must be prepared to do your part if you want to gain the maximum benefits possible from life coaching.
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Disclaimer
Mindsutra helps you gain motivation clarity, direction, guidance, support through online life coaching. If you have serious problems, a mental health professional might be a better choice. Mindsutra is not equipped to deal with mental issues such as depression, generalised anxiety disorder, phobias or bipolar disorder. Assess your situation honestly. A life coach can be used in conjunction with a psychotherapist but not in place of one!