The term Locus of Control, a coaching model and me
May 20, 2020
Should I choose coaching or psychotherapy to manage the changes brought about by the pandemic?;
April 19, 2021
Goodbye 2020! Welcome 2021!!
I welcome you to 2021 with optimism, strength and an inquisitive spirit. One question a month, one step at a time, I hope it brings you closer to what you want to create in the new year. With or without restrictions, I hope the following questions make it easier for you. If you have difficulty answering, don't be discouraged, it means that something is starting to work! I am here to discuss your thoughts.
January
January is said to be named after "Janus", a Roman god who according to tradition had two faces, looking in opposite directions. The duality of direction symbolizes the taking stock of the past and the vision of the future, guided by my values[1].
What are my personal values;
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February
From the Latin verb "februare" which means to cleanse, to purify. It is the "pruner" because we prune. As I prune and cleanse, I change.
What changes do I need to do to live in harmony with my values?;
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March
Greece is celebrating! I draw strength from the successes of our ancestors. The third month of the year has many names. Paloukokaftis, planter because it is considered suitable for planting, bigamist because it has a beautiful and an ugly wife. I recognize the "beautiful" and the "ugly" side of myself.
What are the strong and weak my points?;
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April
It smells like spring! April Fool's Day joke or lie reminds me of my childhood. On this day I have a playful mood and I like to fool others and myself! Aha…
How outsmart myself?;
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May
The flowers bloom, the land turns green, the day grows longer. I bloom, I grow along with it! My knowledge and skills bloom, my experience grows.
What skills do I have? they bloom and which ones do they want cultivation to make the changes I want?;
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June
The sea dives have already begun. June is known as the reaper because they reap the harvest. What you sow, you will reap, they say! On the beach or on the rocks, before or after the dives, I take an interim assessment of the year.
What I did well. so far and what I want to do even better;
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July
The temperature is rising, the days are still long and we are in the mood for little escapes from everyday life. It is also called threshing, because they threshed the wheat. I remember my mother asking me, "Where are you threshing?"[2]» all day? Opportunity to expand my professional and social network!
With which people? I want to collaborate., to hang out, to have fun, to travel?;
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August
August, my dear month, comes twice a year! The month of summer fun. Let's go on vacation! No matter what work I do, no matter how many obligations I have, I deserve a period of rest, relaxation and recharge. That's what I want to do.
How do I recharge my batteries? In what ways? I regain my strength. my;
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September
Back to work and desks. In person or online, we are starting dynamically. "«"Every scoundrel on his bench.". I return slowly or quickly to everyday life. The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting longer and so on. For me, September is the beginning of the year. I set new goals, specific, measurable, achievable and time-bound[3].
What is the desired & achievable result What do I want to achieve? What actions should I take? By when?;
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October
«"NO" I say once again to every: obstacle, enemy, irrational thought, negative unhealthy emotion, dysfunctional behavior, habits that harm health. I say "YES" to every: ally, rational thought, healthy emotion, functional behavior, habits that benefit health.
What are the «A "NO" that is deserved to say;
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November
The day is now very short, the cold is "bold"[4]»", another year is coming to an end and I'm "stepping on the gas" to meet deadlines, complete tasks, close deals, meet friends, and be consistent with family and other obligations.
With whom? prioritize criteria my tasks/responsibilities?;
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December
Hopefully we are entering the festive season of Christmas. Light is slowly starting to win over darkness. Every ending means a new beginning! What I learned, what I achieved, it's all here. Let's continue together strong for the new year 2022!
What will take with me in the new year and what will I leave behind?;
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Happy New Year with health, love, and every success in everything you do!
Life
[1] The questions are asked in the first person, to make it easier for the reader.
[2] To thresh metaphorically means to wander, to go here and there.
[3] Because I mention in the title a question for each month, let me clarify that here I am asking three questions to make it easier for the reader to record a specific goal and not just a desire.
[4] November is also called Andrias (from the feast of Saint Andrew, on November 30) and as it is believed that the cold "intensifies".
