I am delighted to have my friend Joel provide a guest blog post today.... enjoy!
Finding
Your Voice: Guest blog by Joel Boggess
During the past seven years, some people
come to me because they are in a life transition: a child leaving the nest, a
layoff, a divorce, a marriage. Some are dissatisfied in their work. Others know
they want something different for their lives but are unclear on what that means
or how to go about discovering what that “something” is. Whatever their initial
reason for seeking out a coach, I’ve learned that most people’s needs run
deeper than simply navigating the life changes they’re facing. What most people
really want is clarity about their purpose. They want hope that “this” isn’t
all there is to life. And they want the confidence to be the most authentic
version of themselves.
In every case, finding their true voice
empowers them to take their life in the direction that best suits them and
their personality.
What
does it mean to “find your voice”?
Voice comes from the Latin root vo, which
is also the root word for vocation. One of the many ways you can express your
voice is through your work. But Finding Your Voice is about so much more than a
career choice. It’s about having clarity of life direction. It’s about giving
full expression to your true self - holding nothing back.
It seems impossible that we could ever lose
touch with our soul’s voice. I mean, it’s part of who we are, right? Well, if
you followed the traditional track - elementary school, high school, college,
day job -you’ve spent the majority of your life working to please others. Think
about how many times an authority figure in your life - a boss, a teacher or
professor, a minister, a parent, or someone else you looked to for guidance -
has pointed out areas of weakness (or difference) rather than celebrating your
strengths. The overriding message is that in order to be successful you need to
be well-rounded. The problem is, well-rounded is synonymous with average. When
you spend all your time trying to fit in, you forget who you really are - or,
worse, you feel wrong for being yourself.
How
do you find your voice?
- Valuing your enduring qualities and unique traits - your gifts, experiences, knowledge, compassion, and skills. When you see your innate value - and yes, you are valuable - a light begins to shine within you.
- Owning who you are and understanding what is important to you - your values and passions.
- Living intentionally and authentically - it allows you to filter out others’ messages, rules, and beliefs when they don’t apply to you. It also frees you to focus your time, resources, and talent on the people and projects you care about the most.
- Creating a life plan by visualizing your best life. Those who make time to create a vision and plan for their lives often receive more wealth, greater pleasure, and better relationships than they have ever imagined.
- Embracing and harnessing your emotions. Consider how you would feel if you did more of what brings you joy. You would feel more joyful!
Intimately knowing your voice allows you to
stand your ground. This strength of character enhances every area of your life
- from your relationships, to your career choices, to the way you choose to
enjoy your free time. It allows you to recover the energy, excitement, and mojo
you lost somewhere in the hustle and bustle and ups and downs of your
occasionally (or perpetually) chaotic life.
You may feel as if you’ve lost your voice -
that you are not the person you used to be, or the person you want to be. Find
Your Voice, find your way back.
Joel
Boggess is a personal friend, life coach, and a syndicated radio host. He is
also the author of “Finding Your Voice (http://www.amazon.com/Finding-Your-Voice-Confidence-Direction/dp/1937879305)
– sort through the clutter and discover clarity, confidence and direction”. The
eBook edition is available for only $1.99 from Feb 5 – Feb 9.
Editor’s
note: This is a guest post from Joel Boggess.
He is a life coach and the author of “Finding Your Voice (http://www.fyvbook.com)”. You can follow his
shows and updates on Facebook. www.fyvradio.com/facebookfanpage
End
of post: Did this post resonate with you? Check out
Joel’s new book, Finding your Voice (http://www.amazon.com/Finding-Your-Voice-Confidence-Direction/dp/1937879305)
– sort through the clutter and discover clarity, confidence and direction. The
eBook is on sale for only $1.99
through Feb 9.
Author
bio: Joel Boggess and his wife Pei live in DFW area
in Texas. With Master’s degrees in counseling and business, plus seven years of
experience as a life and career coach, Boggess has the education, life
experience and wisdom to help you tune into and fully express your unique
voice.
Links
Amazon book page:
Amazon Kindle page: http://amzn.com/B00HP5D6PO
Webpage: http://www.fyvbook.com
Facebook: www.fyvradio.com/facebookfanpage
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