I have a Life Coach?

Yep, I do.

Last August I joined Jody Moore's Bold New Mom life coaching program.  I had heard of life coaches before but thought it was a load of poo.  Whose life needs "coaching"?  Wake up on time, get your crap done, take care of the people you're responsible for, do your job, eat healthy food, exercise...I think we all know how to live our lives and don't need "coaching".  

Back in February or March, I was walking with a friend.  My life felt particularly hard at the time and I was unloading on my friend.  She was being a champ and listening to me complain.  Finally, she put her hands on my shoulders, looked me in the eyes and said: "It's all a thought, these are just thoughts."  I almost punched her in the face.  Still, I love this friend and think she is wise so I started listening to Jody's podcasts.  A few months later it was making more sense.  In August, I decided to join her program and see what I could make of my life with "coaching".  

Honestly, it has been wonderful.  I understand what my friend was saying now...it really is just a thought...although...I don't always remember that at the moment.  I've had so many a-ha moments and confidence-building experiences.  It has been awesome.  

So awesome, I signed up for a week-long intensive coaching class with Jody.  I flew myself to Spokehan, Washington.  Checked into a swanky hotel (all by myself).  Then spent six days listening, learning and being coached on my own crap.  

Turns out I do need "coaching" on my life.  

When I wasn't attending classes or being coached, I had all my time to myself.  I took walks, ate good food and watched TV...I loved it!

I may have spent some time trying to look like Kim K in her Paper Magazine cover.  Time, totally well spent.

The trip was worth every penny.  Even if it was just for all the alone time I got.  Will and the kids were fine.  Wyatt had to walk home from work once but other than that, everyone got along without me.