Hiring a Life Coach is never an easy decision and there really is never a ‘right time’, but a Life Coach can be invaluable in both the best and worst of times. If you're doing well and thriving, you may have the motivation and energy to reach new heights with a Life Coach. If you are at a time in your life when you may be struggling and not moving forward with your goals or feeling stuck, a Life Coach can grease the wheels and get you moving.

Our current pandemic Covid-19 has impacted everyone and it is important to recognize the daily challenges that people are facing. Easy decisions have become more difficult. Simple tasks have become a little more cumbersome. Many people are working from home either alone or with their partner. You may be struggling with loneliness or lack of motivation. Or on the flip-side, you are learning to work from home with your partner all day, everyday. Spending so much time with your partner can be great for some and can cause relationship issues to flare up for others. Parents have also had to keep their kids at home and if your child has even the slightest sniffles, they may be at home from daycare or school for weeks. Having kids at home while working from home may add to the stress and may affect your ability to focus and be productive as you once were. Others are dealing with the stress of catching Covid-19 themselves or worrying about their elderly parents or vulnerable family members. Some people are also experiencing financial hardships the never thought could happen.

With the current situation with Covid-19 many people are isolating to their own family members in their immediate households. This situation can lead to feelings of loneliness as we miss out on our daily or weekly interactions with coworkers, friends and family members. People who live alone are especially at risk of feeling disconnected. When restrictions are lifted somewhat, you may only be able to see a few people that are within your bubble. This makes it really hard for people who have no family living close to them and can only practice social distancing with friends outside. Some people who may have moved to their current residence recently before the pandemic or didn’t have a strong social circle before Covid-19 restrictions, may not have anyone who chose to be in their bubble. Also, no one is really out making new friends right now and expanding their inner circle. This can be especially isolating and disheartening for some. This pandemic shall pass.

What Can You Do?

If you are feeling trapped during this pandemic or forming bad habits, a Life Coach can provide you with a support system and help you find ways to cope with the current situation and help you find hope for a brighter future. Having a regular check-in and using this pandemic as a time to improve your life could be life-changing.

Taking care of yourself, both physically and mentally is of the utmost importance these days. To navigate through these times yourself and take care of your health, I recommend going for walks outside in nature, joining an online fitness group, take those vitamins and cook nutritious meals. Keep pursing life goals and improvements with a daily routine and schedule.

During the pandemic, we are spending a lot of time at home and are spending more of our free time at home. We have the opportunity to expand our skill set by taking online courses, reading or exploring new passions. We have the opportunity to get our side business off the ground. All this extra time at home can be utilized to improve our circumstances. Covid-19 has made people stop and re-evaluate many aspects of their life, including their work-life balance. People want to come out of Covid-19 happier, healthier and doing what they want to do. A Life Coach can help you do just that.

Use this time to your benefit. Learn to avoid bad habits, create structure and be motivated each day with a Life Coach. This can be used as a time to learn to manage stress or move forward with those goals you have been thinking about each year. If you have been thinking about working with a Life Coach, now is the time to book your free consultation.

Farewell, I look forward to hearing from you,

Ash Enns