Gratitude is the attitude of being Thankful...

In my college days, I invariably used to be quite religious. This would precisely mean going to church regularly and to the confessional very often. There is one possible thing from all this that I undoubtedly learned... the essential virtue, namely Gratitude. I have frequently tried merely employing this personal virtue more like a tactic to improve my life and improve my Spiritual Quotient.

As an Educator, it is tremendous to see so many former students in diverse sectors and positions doing well. I feel indebted for opportunities like this. I feel really grateful. This leads me to think about Gratefulness and How to achieve a more grateful attitude? Simply put by the dictionary, Gratefulness means being thankful. So Let's carefully look at some possible reasons to be thankful. I reasonably think it is significant to properly understand 'Why' before getting to the question 'How'.

My 3 Top reason to be Grateful:

It Feels good:

From my viewpoint, I have been consciously tried practicing Gratefulness. In my personal space, I would often think at length of all the pleasant moments and not so good instances, it has helped me grow abundantly as an Individual and also helped me practice Gratitude. It encouraged me to be more positive and vibrant.

It tracks your blessings:

I can't speak for others, but from my practical experience, People are not Positive at all possible times. There are possible times one gets into the negative zone. Practicing a bit of Gratefulness can be extremely nice. It shifts focus and encourages us to see the best in our circumstances or Life situations.

It builds your Spiritual Quotient:

Merely choosing to be Grateful can open up an alternative view towards life. It’s not easy, I must say earnestly. There are situations and circumstances where it may seem extremely unreasonable. But by solely adopting an alternative approach and choosing to be grateful can open another dimension in one’s life. It can encourage us to gain a considerably deeper meaning to life.

Hence, my top three practical reasons to be grateful. Let's say this whatever may be your worldview, whether you believe in a God or some higher power, we must accept this fact that we are here and conscious. This is enough a reason to appreciate Life and be thankful. Cheers!

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Find the Best Life Coach in your area

So imagine a time when you needed some advice, a listening ear but someone who could help you towards a fruitful outcome.  A Life Coach is someone who could help you.  

A Life Coach is quite different from a Psychologist, I have written an article that could help you see the difference, Please Click Here.

Now there are various types of Life Coach and the quality of coaching could also change. So before choosing a good life coach, one needs to keep a few points in mind.

Here I have researched 5 Pointers that can help you choose an Excellent Life Coach:

1) Life coach is not the same as buying a product.

Life coaching is a service that helps people achieve their goals and improve their lives.

This is really important to understand before setting expectations. 

A good Life coach will focus on connecting with you. 

He will focus on relating to your situation. A qualified and experienced Life Coach should be effective.

2) Choose your Goals.

A person can help the Life Coach by understanding his goals properly. 

This will help you achieve your goals and make the process of Coaching more effective.

3) The coach should relate with you.

Does the Life coach understand your goals? 

Does he or she share your values? Does he have good listening skills? 

Does the coach ask helpful questions?

These are some of the questions that would be helpful to keep in mind. 

Thinking critically whilst being receptive can be difficult, but it is important.

4) Local vs Global Life coach

This is a personal choice. A local coach would be more acquainted with your culture and may have also helped people in your area. 

This would help you get a good feedback. On the other hand, a global Life Coach should also have its own benefits. But this is for another post.

5) What's your budget.

It is important to keep a budget. It is important to see this process more of an investment rather than an expense.

So here are some tips that should be kept in mind while choosing a good Life Coach. 

In the next article, I will talk about certifications and the importance of choosing a Qualified Life Coach.

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Life Coach... A Mentor and guide

Helping people and hearing their problems have always been something I enjoyed. 

But I never wanted to become a psychologist. So what are the options I always wondered? I came across the concept of a Life Coach.

So I wondered how different could a Life Coach be from a Psychologist. I have been to a Psychologist and even had some psychologist friends. I always wondered if there were any difference between two, a Psychologist and a Life Coach. 

They both look the same. So are they different? Let's see. So today we shall look at the similarities and differences between a Life Coach and a Psychologist.

According to Tony Robbins, the difference between Life Coaching and Psychologist lies in their goals. He says Life Coaching is about helping people with their goals, whereas therapy is about the diagnosis of 'illnesses and pathologies.

So if you are working on Personal Projects, work-related issues and/or major life changes a Life Coach could be someone who could help. 

Generally, a Life Coach is certified by an Institute or International Body, unlike a Psychologist who is licensed and possesses a degree in Psychology. One can be a Psychologist and a Life Coach too.

So though a Life Coach and a Psychologist may have some similarities. Their essential differences define them. A Life coach is more suitable to help guide and motivate people to succeed.  

A good Life coach besides being certified should have relevant experience in coaching.

To become a Life coach one does not need to leave their existing jobs. It can be done part-time. According to Payscale.com, Life coaches can make around $ 27000 to $ 40000 a year. There are a lot of Institutes that offer certifications and training to be a good Life Coach. 

I believe passion and right training can make a huge difference in becoming a successful Life Coach.

Source:*1 https://www.tonyrobbins.com/coaching/life-coach-vs-therapist/

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By Christopher Dias

Hello World!    Credit: Photo by Ink Drop from Pexels  Yay! My first Post... I have always loved sharing ideas and discussing them with people. So getting into Training and Lecturing was quite exciting for me. A really nice extension of post-MBA college life. People always asked me to write a blog, and hereafter much deliberation here is my first blog post. Goodness! It was quite easy. Communication & Being Shy Oh yes, you heard it right shyness had really plagued me for quite some time. I really don't know how it got into me in the first place. I had failed an exam in communication skills in my First Year of Degree college. This shook me. I decided to overcome my fears. Especially shyness, which was the real reason for my supposedly poor communication. I followed a few steps that helped me in this journey. Before I share them I would like to say, It helped to see the world differently. Overcoming this difficulty taught a lot. Self Reflection Sometimes when we are caught in our own problems, we tend to overlook other issues that people face. Coming back to me failing in Communication skills. So, I immediately decided a church group. I had been in church throughout my life, so joining a church group was quite easy. The community life and fellowship helped me open up. First, I was volunteering and then later I had also started teaching at Sunday School.  I think it is important to join a club or a community. It offers a platform for helping people. This can be quite a driver to explore oneself and help in understanding others. I believe it is the first step towards being a better communicator. In the process, the build-up of ideas and formation of good friendships can help in breaking the ice within. Mentor and a friend Close friends can also help you in the process. They are much more than sounding boards. They are honest with their opinions and feedback.  Better communicator also needs good feedback. A trusted friend can help in sifting for constructive feedback. All feedback is not constructive. A close friend who was also an Excellent Copywriter was like a Mentor friend. We would meet often and discuss advertisements. As an IT graduate then, it helped me learn something about Marketing and Advertising, and also enhance my communication skills. Learning to start with being Average Over the years, I have learned that what keeps us back is not our difficulties in opening up, but also the need to be great or excellent. New tasks cannot be mastered in a day or a few months. Excellence is a journey. It is stupid to expect that in a day. It's ok to start with average. So whether it is blogging, communicating or any new skill I think healthy self-reflection, effective mentors and a start can be a Great Begining. Hello World! Wow, I have just written my first post. I hope these insights have helped. Please tune in and watch this space. You can connect with me by signing on my email list or just connecting on social media. Ciao! Happy Learning to you.