As moms in this day and age, we often feel pressures to be many things at once. Some of us were raised by strict parents and perhaps we are trying to approach our own parenting roles in a more liberal fashion. So the question is, “do I need to be my child’s friend?” My answer? “How has it been working for you so far?”

If you have been approaching your mothering as your child’s friend, but there are problems arising, that is your signal to do something differently. The role your child needs you to take will ebb and flow and change many times. So if being a friend is not working, it is okay to become more of an authority figure. It is okay to revamp your parenting blueprint to fit the current needs of your child.

I invite you to reframe your perspective on being a friend to your child. Let’s explore what being a friend means. Being a friend sometimes means telling someone the truth even when the truth is hard to hear. Being a friend can mean taking a stand when it’s in the best interest of your friend. Being a friend is not always about going along with the other party 100%. So when you are parenting your child in a way that makes her “hate her life” and groan and moan… you might actually be being her true friend at that very moment. Will he or she see it that way right now? Not likely. But soon, they will thank you for giving what they needed, and not necessarily what they wanted.

If you want to enlist the support of a parenting coach, be selective. Shop around because your parenting life coach can play a key role in the results you see in your life, as a parent. As a professional with a background in early childhood education as well as coaching, I believe I bring the best of both worlds to my clients. Ask questions when you speak to your prospective parenting coach and get a feel for their style. Armed with your instinct and some information from your perspective parenting coach, you can achieve the results you want for your parent/child relationship.

When you dress well and maintain a well groomed appearance, you convey to others that you care enough about yourself to keep a well attended to appearance. When you live in a clean and tidy environment, it shows others that you value yourself enough to want your space to be neat and attractive. This list could go on and on. This is not to say that we all walk around well dressed and with no hair out of place, 24/7. But you get the idea.

How about the things less material? What do you convey when you put yourself last or when someone is habitually late to appointments with you, but you say nothing about it? Maybe you always say yes to every request made of you. Or perhaps you allow people to remain in your life who often say negative things to you. As humans we model our behavior after others in many situations. If people see that you do not treat yourself in a way that says you value yourself…. they will probably treat you the same way.

I believe around 90% of issues we face as adult women can be connected to our self worth concepts. I believe that with a higher value placed on self, your perspective will shift dramatically. But learning to see your true worth and value can be easier said than done. That’s where I come in. As a life coach for women, I help you to find your true value and to build on that value. Having a personal life coach or a spiritual coach can make a difference in your life. Want to know more? Email me at jenny@thelifecoachforwomen.com and set up a free consultation phone session!

Jenny Good – the Life Coach For Women

There is hope and choice available to you. No matter what life transition you may be working through, you can come through it stronger, wiser, and better. As a life coach for women, it is my role to support you and help guide you in your journey through transition. Together we can collaborate to find the best possible solutions, the brightest paths for progress, and to emotionally nurture you as you move through your transition.

Some examples are women in life transitions are:

There are many more transitional situations, of course. Without transition, you would not be here right now. Transition can be a stepping stone to better things. You can choose how you will experience your transition. You have that power. If you are interested in speaking with me about how women’s life coaching can supprt you in your own life’s transition, I would love to hear from you. Contact me at: jenny@thelifecoachforwomen.com

All The Best,
Jenny Good – The Life Coach For Women

Sound familiar?

Now shift your focus for a moment to “that one woman” you know. We all seem to have that one friend who has time on her side. She never arrives late, looking disheveled. Her children have clean faces. Her life is organized. And somehow she finds time to go to the salon. So what does she have that you don’t have?

Believe it or not – nothing! She has managed to find her empowerment and clarity and in that she has found a way to manage her time and her life. You have the ability to do the same thing. It’s just a matter of getting clarity, doing some personal “house cleaning”, and learning to honor your self and your time.  The desire to achieve a balance between work/personal life/and family  is one of the most common reasons that women seek out a personal life coach. In about 45 minutes, 4 times per month, you can get clear on what matters to you, set up structures to ensure your energy is expended in the most efficient way possible, and learn to make room for some YOU time. When you invest in your own well being, you give a gift to everyone who depends on you.

Contact me at: jenny@thelifecoachforwomen.com