“We are our own worse enemies” “We are our own harshest critics”. We’ve heard these cliches but have you ever really taken time to think about what your internal dialogue is doing to you? That nagging voice that critiques every decision, every action, and whispers doubts at every turn - it can be exhausting! How would you like to lower the volume on that inner critic and cultivate more self-love, more compassion for yourself and less judgment? If that’s something you answered yes to then spiritual / holistic coaching is something you may be interested in.
Embracing the Journey Within
To lower the volume on that inner critic we need to spend some time looking inwards. That’s what I do as a Holistic /Spiritual Coach, I’m basically a guide and mentor on your journey of self awareness and discovery. I help you to tap into your innermost thoughts and feelings, the emotions that you may have buried deeply or find hard to access.
The Power of Self-Acceptance
One of the first steps in your journey is learning self-acceptance. This isn't about ignoring flaws or pretending they don't exist. It's about embracing the full spectrum of who you are, shadows and all, with kindness and compassion. Spiritual coaching helps you to understand that every part of you has value and purpose, even the parts that the inner critic loves to target.
Our inner critic often thrives on negative self-talk. Transforming this dialogue is so important if you want to create lasting, meaning change. Imagine replacing those harsh words with affirmations that uplift and support you. And before you roll your eyes when I mention affirmations - trust me - they work! There are certain essentials for affirmations - they have to be super specific and created by you, for the very specific feeling or emotion or self talk that we are trying to eradicate. Spiritual coaching teaches you how to cultivate positive self-talk, and how to create super personalised affirmations that can reprogram your subconscious and rewire your brain.
Mindfulness: A Tool for Transformation
Mindfulness practices play a key role in Spiritual / Holistic coaching. But when I say mindfulness I’m not talking about meditation (although that is something that is a key part of the tools and strategies that we work with). For me mindfulness is a HUGE part of living a happy fulfilled life where you are freely able to access self love and compassion for yourself and others. Mindfulness is about approaching life with curiosity rather than judgment. There are specific tools and strategies that we can adopt in mindfulness that will help you to see others in a new light - and fundamentally change the landscape of your inner feelings towards yourself.
Through mindfulness, you learn to observe your thoughts without judgment - and you get to learn and understand what thoughts really are! This awareness allows you to recognize the presence of your inner critic without letting it control your emotions or actions. It's like learning to hear the noise without turning up the volume.
Building a Foundation of Self-Love
Building a foundation of self-love is an ongoing process that requires patience, persistence, and a positive mindset. Like any significant construction project, it begins with a solid base—understanding and appreciating your inherent worth. For many of you just reading those words “your inherent worth” will have made you internally contract a little, if it did - great - that’s a place for us to start right there!
From this base, you layer practices that reinforce your self-esteem, like setting boundaries, practicing self-care, and doing things that bring you joy and fulfillment. This foundation supports the structure of your well-being, helping you to stand strong against life's challenges and the whispers of that pesky inner critic.
The Role of Heart Based Healing Centre
At Heart Based Healing Centre, spiritual / holistic coaching is an integral part of our holistic approach to healing. What’s great about spiritual / holistic coaching is that you can get great results in a much shorter time frame than you would with talk therapy. Often our clients will see us for only 4-8 sessions. People will come with either a challenge they are facing or when their stress is out of control, or perhaps they are seeking to change a behaviour or mindset or improve a relationship. Or they are trying to silence their inner critic and develop greater self love. Whatever your situation involves, there’s a chance spiritual / holistic coaching might be just the thing to set you back on track.
Embarking on Your Journey
Are you ready to silence your inner critic and cultivate a deeper sense of self-love? You might initially think that’s not going to happen, but with the right support, it's not only possible; it's life-changing. Spiritual coaching doesn't just change the way you talk to yourself; it changes the way you see yourself and the world around you.
Why not book a free initial chat and see if spiritual / holistic coaching is right for you?
