{"id":7678,"date":"2017-10-12T11:00:59","date_gmt":"2017-10-12T11:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/?p=7678"},"modified":"2017-09-25T21:55:38","modified_gmt":"2017-09-25T21:55:38","slug":"balance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/balance\/","title":{"rendered":"Balance"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is balance?\u00a0 Some think of balance as evenly weighed scales.\u00a0 With this thought comes the thought that work \/ life balance is impossible because work requires more hours than the rest of life (sleeping hours excepted).\u00a0 Others think of balance as a ratio of work, personal fitness, and family time that supports maximum wellness.\u00a0 During coach training<\/a> we learn to ask the client for their definition and then support them creating their ideal.<\/p>\n

The process for exploring, defining, and planning optimal balance may include listing time commitments, scheduling a typical week, developing strategies, prioritizing, and \/ or planning changes.\u00a0 Creating change takes time, energy, focus, and commitment.\u00a0 Partnering with a coach who has completed coaching certification is the most effective tool to support the process.\u00a0 The coach will ask powerful questions<\/a> to support you exploring and defining balance.\u00a0 A coach will challenge you to plan your action steps.\u00a0 The coach is your strategy partner and accountability partner.<\/p>\n

Occasionally people think or say they are too busy to work with a coach or are reticent to invest.\u00a0 Consider the implications of these excuses.\u00a0 How long has this same individual struggled to create change and balance?\u00a0 How long will they continue to struggle?\u00a0 What is the cost of the ongoing struggle?\u00a0 Then consider the implication of investing in a coach.\u00a0 A coach<\/a> is a partner to choose and create meaningful change.\u00a0 Working with the right coach means getting the desired results.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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