Life is full of interesting choices
Creating a life that feels good can be challenging.
Each day presents us with a variety of choices, ranging from simple to complex. Perhaps half the trouble in the world comes from people asking 'What have I achieved?' rather than 'What have I enjoyed?'
Stop chasing.
We’ve been taught to obsessively chase goals and outcomes. Outcome thinking is a disease in our culture, and people often fail to feel happiness, despite their success.
My work is based on the opposite principle.
Start finding.
Process thinking is learning to enjoy the present moment while we plan for the future, putting our focus, sincerity and care into every step. The quality of the journey becomes the goal.
And the good news.
With this approach, you still reach your goals:) You’ll just begin to notice it’s a more enjoyable and effective way to move through life.
Treasure hunt.
All of us are on a treasure hunt, to find what will make us happy and contented.
Some are obvious, like money, a job we enjoy, health and loving relationships.
Some are less obvious, like purpose, meaning and a sense of fulfillment and inner peace, that money can’t buy.
We need a balance of both if we want to experience a joyful, significant life.
Enlighten - A mindfulness-based whole life coaching process.
How my system works.
Mindfulness will improve the way you think and feel.
You start to feel more relaxed, even in challenging times. Mental health improves. Your mind becomes your friend. You start learning how to enjoy the present while making plans for the future.
Whole Life Coaching will improve the way you spend your time by making you more intentional.
Coaching gives you space to explore, and free from distractions and pressure, you can prototype the person you want to be with fresh perspectives and honest conversations. Leave what doesn't serve you, discover your potential, and embrace your journey with a new sense of gratitude.
What you receive:
Weekly or bi-weekly coaching calls and personal support.*
A guided discovery process to help you understand what’s next for you.
Daily steps, tools and techniques to help you solve challenges and reach goals.
Values assessment and weekly inspiration to motivate you.
An accountability partner so you don't fall back or quit.
An opportunity to make a breakthrough with the patterns that hold you back.
* Includes access to my private online coaching portal with a tangible, interactive work space that facilitates communication, supports performance, encourages and inspires you at every step of your journey and includes journaling and other productivity tools, & documents your results and coaching history.
What feels true for you?
I have been living my life in a way that feels …
unfulfilled
similar to everyone else
falling behind
the way it’s expected by my parents, society, culture etc.
like I’m never enough
procrastinating
Scattered or unfocused
meaningful
bold
getting ahead
true to myself
adventurous
joyful
kind
happily productive
You probably have some places in your life that feel pretty good and others that need improving. Most of us do.
Life is all about perception. It's how you feel about things, and how you react to circumstances.
We all get into well-worn routines that sometimes don’t serve us anymore, and we need to pause, figure out the current landscape and re-adjust.
Problems as possibilities.
Our dreams and desires are directly in sync with the obstacles in front of us.
What if the obstacle is the path? It shows up as a contradiction but it's a perfect pairing. The problem to be solved is what it will take to become who we were meant to be.
That's why our desires keep tempting us to do those things we think we can’t.
There are two types of solutions to any problem.
1. Band-aid solutions
Band-aid solutions are easy but ineffective short-term fixes that waste time and energy solving a symptom instead of the real issue. You end up frustrated as the issue shows up over and over again. You never achieve positive outcomes from band-aid solutions.
2. Effective Solutions ( what I offer )
To resolve problems successfully, you must get to the root issue. Often we can't see them because we all have blind spots.
Results? When you get to the core issue, you can design effective solutions and watch long-standing issues disappear. You feel healthier emotionally and more resilient.
Choose your epitaph:)
“David was my first entry into the realm of coaching, and while I was already convinced after our first consultation - his unique ability to be unwavering throughout the process, while I underwent a variety of changes, has quickly become an incredible anchor point in my own journey. He’s been a wise and gentle guide on the path to self discovery.”
“David Gomes has been a tremendous coach. I have grown a lot during this fantastic journey with him. When I was confused, he inspired me, when I was depressed, he supported me, when I was exploring, he walked with me.
My appreciations to David, for teaching me to be patient, for shining a light on my darkest road, for coaching me to reveal my true self. Plus, his words echo, this will always remind me about what I have learned on my path going forward.
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“I came to David in a good place, and looking for more. Together we worked on some great self discovery. I came out the other end with a completely opened awareness on what I wanted from life and how to get there. When we started, I didn’t know what it was I needed to take my life to the next level. It was working with David that allowed me to discover that. It’s been life changing. I can’t say thank you enough.”