Many people feel disconnected from their own lives.
They’re unsure of what they truly think, feel, or want.
Self-doubt can bring up many questions:
- What if my instinct is wrong?
- What do I want here?
- What if I get this wrong?
- Why does this feel so hard?
Through coaching, I help clients move beyond self-doubt and rewrite the stories that hold them back. Sarah’s journey shows the kind of shift that’s possible when you have space to explore, reflect, and grow.
🌿 CASE STUDY: From “Robot Mode” to Self-Trust — Sarah’s Coaching Journey to Clarity and Confidence
What if you could stop going through the motions and start living with intention?
That was Sarah’s quiet but powerful goal when she began coaching.
She wanted to:
- Feel more comfortable in herself
- Trust her instincts
- Break free from the “shoulds” and live with clarity
🎯 The Challenge
Sarah often found herself in what she called “robot mode” — disconnected from her emotions, doing what she “should” rather than what she truly wanted.
She struggled with perfectionism, overthinking, and a tendency to lose touch with her authentic self.
💡 Breakthroughs Along the Way
Through structured sessions, metaphor work, and values-based coaching, Sarah began to reconnect with her inner compass:
- Developed a metaphorical framework: “Yes box, Should box, No box” — helping her notice patterns and make conscious choices
- Reframed perfectionism from “If I can’t do it perfectly, I won’t do it at all” to “Done is better than perfect”
- Learned to listen for the first voice — the instinct before overthinking kicks in
- Explored the difference between “cocaine” (shoulds) and “cannabis” (ease) — a playful metaphor for pressure vs. acceptance
🧠 What Shifted
Sarah moved:
- From reactive habits → to intentional living
- From being knocked off course → to naming her direction
- From blurry overwhelm → to focused self-awareness
💬 Sarah’s Reflections
“I feel relieved. I said it out loud.”
“I want clarity — but I don’t want to lose the emotion.”
“Acceptance isn’t a current skillset… but this is helping me start to work on it.”
✨ Why Share This?
Because growth isn’t always loud.
Sometimes it’s a quiet shift from “should” to “want.”
From “going through the motions” to being Sarah.
✅ The Outcome
As a result of coaching, Sarah now makes decisions with greater ease and confidence.
She’s more connected to her instincts — and more intentional in how she lives.
📞 Ready to explore your own shift?
Book your free 30-minute clarity call — no pressure, no commitment.
Just two people exploring what’s keeping you stuck and how coaching can help you move forward.
👉 Send me a direct message or visit: http://www.wider-horizons.com
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