1-on-1 Life Coaching for Women

Setting and keeping our emotional boundaries is a challenge, especially for women.  

Few of us have had strong role models when it comes to boundary setting. In fact, a lack of boundaries is often promoted as a good thing for women in our society. 

We’re the caretakers and givers. We’re expected to be there whenever we’re needed. We get accustomed to thinking we need to drop everything the moment someone says, “could you please…” 

And the women in powerful positions who do hold firm boundaries? So often, they are vilified in the media as hard, mean, or bitchy…

It’s no wonder we feel a lot of guilt and shame when we create and honor our own boundaries.

As a young woman, I wasn’t very good at setting boundaries in most of my relationships. I remember trying to make everyone happy – my kids, my husband, my extended family, my friends – and not feeling very happy myself. 

I’d get anxious and not know why. Life changed when I began to understand the power of paying attention to and trusting me.

I realized that although there was a large part of me that wanted to be the person who always said yes (there was some satisfaction in being needed and being able to fulfill everyone’s needs), there was another part of me that felt invisible. 

Underneath all that helpfulness and being endlessly available, there was a part of me that always yearned to be seen and heard. I wanted to know what it would be like if my needs and desires came first. 

Over time, thanks to therapy, lots of reading, mindfulness and meditation, and some trial and error, I started to become more skilled – and more comfortable – with building and holding my own boundaries. I’ve learned to trust myself.

The reality is that  I still struggle to prioritize myself sometimes, especially with the people I care most about. 

But now, I can tune into my feelings and inner knowing and check in with myself immediately. I can recognize how my body feels when I’m not honoring and speaking for me. That’s when I can choose how I want to move forward with both confidence and peace.

Imagine what it would be like if you could say “yes” or “no” without a heap of self-judgment? 

Imagine a life where you could trust that you knew best what you wanted and needed. What would it be like if you honored you? How would things change if you listened, appreciated and attended to your needs too?

When you invite me to be your coach, we’ll work together to get clear on what’s stopping you from creating healthy boundaries, and how to overcome those obstacles. You’ll build the skills and gather the tools you need to support your healthy sense of self.

Some of the joy and transformation that flow from this coaching work:

• You’ll feel more empowered in your relationships

• You’ll trust who you are and what you need

• You’ll feel more at ease and at home in your life

Ultimately, I want you to come home to you and live a life that feels authentic and yours.

Ready to learn more? Book a free discovery call.