Mindfulness through Life Coaching

Most people looking for a Life Coach are not thinking specifically about mindfulness. They arrive in the coaching space looking for relief from the noise in their head that won't quiet down when facing the changes in their lives - both big and small. Maybe it’s simply that everyday life is feeling a little stale.

They are looking for support and a new perspective to shift from the feeling of moving through their days on autopilot, efficient but somehow absent. They want to move away from the exhaustion of reacting to everything without discernment.

Perhaps it is about continuing to avoid that difficult conversation, burying small frustrations that slowly burn, or the 2am thoughts that won't let go.

They want to feel steadier. More like themselves. Less at the mercy of whatever mood or worry happens to be loudest that day.

Mindfulness is integrated into every conversation and session that I offer. Mindfulness is not a cliche but a valuable way to get friendlier with the way things are to help you through changes and transitions. It is a practice to help you meet your life with a little more clarity and a little less noise.

The shift is quiet at first. Then one day you notice you didn't react the way you used to. That you caught yourself. That something has changed. You are paying attention to your life in a kinder and more effective way. Mindfulness is the foundation for an effective thinking partnership through our work together.

The architecture of Mindfulness

In a nutshell, mindfulness is essentially what you pay attention to will be directly reflected back to you and play out in your life. Your breath, your body, your thoughts, and all the little moments that add up to your life.

Mindfulness is not ancient history, not some future worry. It is this moment. RIght now. A few quiet minutes. Doing ordinary things with more attention. Learning to notice when you've started rehearsing the same worry again, or trying to control something that was never yours to control. Checking in with yourself during the day so you don't get lost in things.

Gradually you start to become a little friendlier with the way things are.

Small practices. But over time, they change how your life feels.

Mindfulness - The STOP Practice

In this short 10-minute video guided practice, David Frank Gomes helps you reset and STOP when stress or overwhelm show up.

Use it anytime you need to pause for a mindfulness reminder. Before a dreaded meeting, in the middle of a non-stop busy day, or at the end of a long afternoon for some self care.

Mindfulness - Loving-kindness Practice

A short guided meditation or mantra to help you reset and cultivate warmth, compassion, and steadiness toward yourself and others. Use liberally!

• May you feel protected and safe

• May you feel contented and pleased

• May your physical body support you with strength

• May your life unfold smoothly with ease