Without a why there is no way
What gets you out of bed in the morning?
We all need a motivating or inspiring reason to get out of bed don’t we? How could we reach our full potential and perform at our peak if we weren’t motivated by an awareness of WHY we are investing our time and energy into what we do?
As parents, teachers, counselors or community leaders, we encourage our youth to see the benefits of working hard, speaking up and standing confidently and respectfully in the world.
Who’s why is it anyway?
But what if, in giving youth OUR reasons “why” they should do something, instead of empowering them to determine THEIR OWN reasons “why”, we impede their ability to create the energy and motivation required to achieve their goals and realize their dreams?
Why my why is the highway!
When our youth are afforded the opportunity to discover their own reasons why they should pursue their personal or career goals, they discover:
- Energy to find creative ways to make their dreams a reality
- Motivation to do their best
- Strength to persist when obstacles arise
- Confidence to communicate passionately about what they are doing
ILS Youth Coaching offers youth an opportunity to develop real life skills, and to:
- Set clear, achievable, inspiring goals
- Stay focused and determined
- Create the motivation to pursue and realize their dreams
- Plan around obstacles, and transform stress
Through this approach, youth are inspired, self motivated, and creative in finding ways and means to make their promising future a reality.
Inner Life Skills ® Youth and Parent Coaching has worked with children, teenagers, university students and young entrepreneurs in discovering their potential, developing confidence, and finding the motivation to realize their dreams and make a difference in their communities.
ILS Coach seminars are also held throughout South Africa for parents, teachers and community leaders in finding ways to support youth maintain a positive, solution focus, and Be all they were Born to Be ®
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Michelle Bennetts is an ILS Master Coach and Licensed Trainer, and offers talks, seminars and workshops across the country to schools, parents, and teachers and youth. She also conducts coaching and enneagram workshops with children, youth, teenagers and young adults.
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