SAMPLE 1: FAMILY LIFE COACHING

MINI WORKSHOP I: Choices

1. Who is in your household now?

(Define your “family”.)

2. What specific desirable outcome for your family can you identify?

3. What are some ways you can track that outcome?
     I keep a journal where I write notes to myself.
     What are 5 ways to accomplish your outcome?

 (These options can be fact, or fiction).

4. Which option – only one – can you apply?

If none of the 5 can be applied, what else might you try?
Who else can provide new insights?

5. What strategy can help you apply an option?
      One helpful method is SMART Goals:

•        Specific (simple, sensible, significant).
•       Measurable (meaningful, motivating).
•       Achievable (agreed, attainable).
•        Relevant (reasonable, realistic and resourced, results-based).
•        Time bound (time-based, time limited, time/cost limited,      
       timely, time-sensitive). 

* See also the MIT version

** Another workable pattern is the ADKAR change model.

Do you have another preference?

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Elder Robert D. Hales, an apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints taught, “Use your agency to develop yourself personally. . . [by letting] the Spirit guide you. ...

 "Choose and act for yourself. Be motivated from within. Make a plan for your life. . . . Explore interests and skills. Work and become self-reliant. Set goals, overcome mistakes, gain experience, and finish what you begin. . . . Be sure to participate . . . enjoy wholesome fun.  . . .

"Above all, have faith in the Savior! Fear not! As we diligently live the gospel, we become strong in the Lord. . . . In the strength of the Lord we are able to stand against any philosophy or creed that denies the Savior and contradicts the great, eternal plan of happiness for all of God’s children.” Robert D Hales,  “Stand Strong in Holy Places,” April 2013