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Focus Life Coaching

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25.01.2022 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DG DAY "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself." - Josh Billings Post features my girl "Lizzy" when she was a puppy ;... who is now 5 years old and an oversized, affectionate puppy LL . . . . . #internationaldogday #dogday #dogquotes #mustlovedogs #mansbestfriend #bestfriend #motivation #inspire #truth #goodvibes #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes #positivevibes #quotestoliveby #quotesaboutlife #lifequotes #lifelessons #lifequotes #focuslifecoaching #lifecoach #lifecoaching #positivemindset #instaquote #instalike #instafollow #givelove #personalgrowth #selfimprovement #personalgrowth #companiondog

25.01.2022 A HAPPIER LIFE ISNT AN ACCIDENT | Let me start by using a quote often attributed Leonardo da Vinci " It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things. - This quote holds true for ALL aspects of what makes us happier in life - relationships, friendships, self-love, personal growth, business, career, our finances, health, hobbies, even our physical environment. -... What do you want to improve ("accomplish") in your life? What are you going to do about it? - Doug Hawkins FOCUS Life Coaching | Your Personal Life Coach . . . . . #lifeimprovement #happiness #relationships #friendships #self-love #personalgrowth #busines #career #personalfinances #health #fitness #fun #hobbies #goals #goalsetting #inspirationalquotes #motivationalquotes #quotes #lifequotes #focuslifecoaching #doughawkinslifecoaching #lifecoachingbrisbane #lifecoachingaustralia #personallifecoach #onlinelifecoach #personaldevelopment #brisbane #australia #livemybestlife #realitycheck See more

24.01.2022 "Your Brain Processes The World Differently After A Traumatic Event" - The above title and following extracts are by Brianna Wiest (continued in comments) may prove useful insights for any that are healing from emotionally traumatic experience(s). (full article link in comments) -... "Emotional trauma changes your brain, but healing is still possible. - Trauma is what happens when something scares you and you do not get over that fear. If you do not resolve or defeat it, you get into, and remain in, a sustained state of fight-or-flight, which is essentially the human panic response for survival. Trauma is the experience of disconnecting from a fundamental feeling of safety. Unless you are able to reestablish that connection, a particularly destructive bias distorts your worldview: you become hypersensitive, which means that you will ascribe intent, overthink, overreact, become triggered by innocuous stimuli, personalize neutral situations, and remain in a mental combat mode." ... (Article continued in comments ) . . . . . #healing #healingaftertrauma #trauma #emotionaltrauma #connection #relationships #friendships #traumaticevent #feelings #emotions #fear #overthinking #victimmindset #survivalmode #hypersensitivity #safety #fightorflight #selfdestructivebehaviour #disconnection #selfhelp #anxiety #depression #feelingstuck #innerwork #emotionalhealth #mentalhealth #doughawkins #focuslifecoaching #lifecoachingbrisbane #lifecoachingaustralia

23.01.2022 SELF-CARE requires CONSISTENT & REGULAR MAINTENANCE for LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE ( read on) "Self-care" definition: the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health. The posted words really got me thinking ... Here is my interpretation: When life isn't so great, we often prioritise external demands and deprive our needs until they can't be ignored. When life is great, we have a tendency to protect our energy and indulge in more things that replenish ourselves. If we were to make our self-care a regular and consistent priority, we would balance the extremity of our highs and lows in life and subsequently improve it's quality. Three more quotes come to mind which may provide you with some personal insight to inspire you to consider achieving a happier life balance through regular self-care. 1. Your energy - You can’t pour from an empty cup. "Never give from your depths of your well, always give from your overflow." - Rumi 2. Energy maintenance - ''Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design into the present.'' - Jim Rohn 3. Self-care is not selfish; it is essential - The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it. - Sydney J. Harris If you have read this far - thank you. I hope it has helped to start thinking about your self-care and to making it a regular priority Doug Hawkins' FOCUS LIFE COACHING Personalised One-on-One Life Coaching Sessions: Online Face-to-face (Brisbane ) Goal clarity Mindset Life Transformation / Transitions Life Coaching Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Conscious Hypnosis Timeline Therapy . . . . . #selfcare #personalcare #youcantpourfromanemptycup #ProtectingYourEnergy #vitality #lifequotes #lifelessons #mentalhealth #mentalfitness #mentalstrength #healthyhabits #livemybestlife #liveyourbestlife #takecareofyourself #youareworthit #makeyourselfapriority #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes #lifecoach #quotes #quotesaboutlife #inspire #motivate #brisbane #australia #digitalart #mindfullness #consciousliving #focuslifecoaching

23.01.2022 YOUR EXPECTATIONS 1. Are they yours? 2. Are they realistic? 3. Are they what YOU really want?... Our beliefs of what "life should be like" are the sum total of our EXTERNAL influences and experiences with and through: Your parents and grandparents Your friends and work environment Society and Culture Social media, Movies, Music and what read. All of it shapes our beliefs and expectations of how life works and the rules that have to be followed in order to FEEL fulfillment and successful. Many us follow these EXTERNAL examples only to discover they feel: Angry or disappointed: "Other people and life didn't follow the script!", "This isn't how it works." Failure (low self-esteem): "I'm not good enough.","I must have done it wrong." Disappointed and lost: "I've done it. Why don't I feel happy and fulfilled?" "There must be something wrong with me.","What do I do now?" The key to personal happiness and fulfillment in life is to understand and accept: The only constant in life is change. That all of our expectations and beliefs can be adjusted to meet life change or as it is; and MOST IMPORTANTLY: Understand and accept yourself: You find peace not by rearranging the circumstances of your life, but by realizing who you are at the deepest level. - Eckhart Tolle Our personal happiness is tied to living our own PERSONAL VALUES and the RULES we set. These are different for everyone so if people don't share your VALUES and RULES, it's not wrong, it's just different. If the above resonated with you and you are now looking to get to know yourself better in order to start living deliberately towards real change to bring about personal happiness and fulfillment Direct message me to book an OBLIGATION FREE consult. Looking forward to hearing from you Doug Hawkins' FOCUS LIFE COACHING Personal One-on-One Life Coach Sessions: Online Face-to-face (Brisbane ) Life transformation / Transitions Life skills Mindset Life Coaching Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Conscious Hypnosis Timeline Therapy

21.01.2022 What was the first thing(s) that came to mind when you read this quote? What is stopping you from making a change, from correcting it? Ego Embarrassment Fear of criticism... Fear of the unknown Lack of motivation Self-belief All of the above Whether you are consciously aware of it and consciously or unconsciously avoiding it - It is taking up valuable space in your daily thoughts and impacting on your sense of worth That is until you decide to do something about it or (worse,) change is forced upon you. The good news is you don't have to work through it alone. As a certified Life Coach I create a safe space free of judgement, open communication and is 100% confidential. Together we will work to identify and overcome personal barriers and set actions to correct behaviours that are stopping you from making change. To find out more, enquire today. Sessions are available via video conferencing so don't worry if you aren't local. Doug Hawkins' FCUS Life Coaching @focus_life_coaching Mindset Goals Life transformation / Transitions . . . . . #lifechange #changemylife #facemyfears #livemybestlife #timemanagement #badhabits #selfdestructive #limitingbeliefs #positivemindset #mindset #selfbelief #selfesteem #confidence #relationships #repeatingmistakes #career #family #romance #health #wellbeing #brisbane #lifecoaching #focuslifecoaching #motivate #inspire #motivationalquotes #quotes #quotestagram #doughawkins #lifecoachingbrisbane

21.01.2022 WHAT ARENT YOU SAYING? "If you are not speaking it, you are storing it and that gets heavy." - unknown - At some stage in our lives we all can feel lost, even confused, about ourselves or our lives. Congratulations ... you are human... - If you are used to having everything under control, being the strong one and are usually able to work through your thoughts and feelings without discussing it ... ... feeling like this can be worrying, even overwhelming. - "The things in our life that we run from and hide are the the exact same things that end up consuming us." - unknown - It can be difficult to expose your thoughts and feelings, to be vulnerable, as you may fear that you will: be judged, misunderstood (your thoughts and feelings dismissed), or that this will change peoples perception of you and be treated differently (lose respect). - Bottling this up could affect your mood, how you talk to yourself, change your behaviour in interactions and relationships (family, friends, partner), eradicate your motivation and happiness. "When you share your insecurities, they lose power." - Gary V "Sometimes you just need to talk about something not to get sympathy or help, but just to kill its power by allowing the truth of things to hit the air." - Karen Salmansohn Is it time to have a conversation that matters? It costs nothing to have a chat; Direct message me today to book an obligation free consult. - Doug Hawkins FOCUS Life Coaching Your Online Personal Life Coach (In person coaching available at my location Moorooka, Brisbane, Australia) Life transformation / transitions Life skills Mindset Life Coaching Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Conscious Hypnosis Timeline Therapy . . . . . #truth #faceyourtruth #insecurities #faceyourfears #fear #selfesteem #toxicrelationships #doughawkins #focuslifecoaching #doughawkinslifecoaching #brisbanelifecoach #onlinelifecoaching #personalgrowth #negativethinking #quotes #timetochange #safespace #nojudgement #confidential #success #inspire #motivate #inspirationalquotes #motivationalquotes #thelieswetellourselves #accountability #movingforward #newbeginnings #brisbane See more

20.01.2022 If Your Life Would Be Like this Forever Would That Be a Good Thing Dont ignore something because it makes you uncomfortable. If youre serious about changing what is making you unhappy, you ... have to go through uncomfortable situations. Stop trying to dodge the process. Its the only way to improve Doug Hawkins FOCUS Life Coaching Your Online Personal Life Coach (In person coaching available at my location Moorooka, Brisbane, Australia) Life transformation / transitions Life skills Mindset Life Coaching Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Conscious Hypnosis Timeline Therapy . . . . . #happiness #unhappy #lifechange #fear #faceyourfears #bestversionofmyself #career #job #business #relationships #health #exercise #lifecoaching #personallifecoach #onlinelifecoach #brisbane #australia #quotes #quotestagram #quotesogram #qotd #motivate #inspire #wellness #gettingstarted #getunstuck #inarut #lifeskillscoach #mindsetcoach #lifetransformation

19.01.2022 MAKING LIFE CHANGE STARTS SMALL | SELF CARE read on - As per the quote by Karen Salmansohn "Anxiety happens when you think you have to figure out everything all at once." -... A lot of people get overwhelmed with the thought of change - where to start? what is a priority? how and when do I get it all done? - Remember "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" - Chinese proverb. The best place to start is with small achievable and sustainable changes that improve your vitality; These will enable you to be in a better position physcially, mentally and emotionally to start and complete actions for larger life goals. - "Youll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine. John C.Maxwelch - The following four basic tips to better vitality and self-care are commonly known and surprisingly uncommon in peoples daily life: drink enough water exercise daily eat a balanced diet get a healthy sleep routine - START small, be consistent and committed to your self-care. It is amazing how you will feel (energy, clarity of thought, about yourself) after just a few weeks. . . . . . #lifechange #newbeginnings #selfcare #selfesteem #startinglifechange #vitality #fillyourcup #confidence #health #energy #innerwork #personalgrowth #personalcare #clearthinkkng #emotionalhealth #drinkwater #sleep #balanceddiet #wellness #quotes #qotd #lifequotes #positivemindset #positivelifechange #positivethinking #lifecoaching #doughawkins #focuslifecoaching #inspire #goals See more

18.01.2022 THE ELEPHANT IN YOUR THOUGHTS | WHAT ARENT YOU SAYING - ARE YOU in the habit of dismissing your inner voice and feelings by saying to yourself things like: "I am the strong one, others depend on me." "Others needs and problems are more important and urgent than mine."... "I dont want to worry others with my problems." "If I show my worries and concerns they will be ignored or go unacknowledged as insignificant and / or I will be judged." IF YOU answered YES to this, please: Acknowledge to yourself that this is BS! Your thoughts and feelings are your TRUTH YOU ARE WORTHY of attention, understanding, support and help (as we all are!) - Finding the courage to find your voice to speak your thoughts to friends and loved ones can be hard; especially if you have never shown vulnerability or had the self-esteem to set healthy boundaries to look after yourself and needs. - Is it time to have a meaningful conversation? If you need to work through: your thoughts and emotions to understand them identify your needs and values to set personal boundaries for healthy discussion prepare and plan for these discussions find the courage and motivation to do it. You dont need to struggle through this alone. Life Coaching is a safe space to start, plan and get the support you need as you change your interactions to make yourself a priority. Life Coaching sessions are: 100% confidential judgement free about you; your thoughts, feelings, wants, needs, goals - Its free to have a chat and find out more about Life Coaching. DM me to arrange an obligation free call back. (Sessions can be done via video chat wherever you are or if you are in Brisbane, face to face at my location in Moorooka). - Doug Hawkins FOCUS LIFE COACHING | YOUR Personal Life Coach See more

18.01.2022 YOU CAN Are you struggling to: Get clear and decide what you want get out of life? To set real goals that will enhance your desire to make consistent personal improvements? Change your mindset to believe in yourself and remove self-limiting beliefs to see that #youcan achieve positive life changes?... "Never underestimate the power of consistency and desire. YOU have what it takes to become the best you can be. Never doubt yourself." Arrange an obligation free consult with me on how Life Coaching can help you overcome personal limiting beliefs, to get and stay on track in achieving the positive life changes YOU want. Get started by direct messaging me TODAY. - Doug Hawkins FOCUS Life Coaching Your Online Personal Life Coach (In person coaching available at my location Moorooka, Brisbane, Australia) Life transformation / transitions Life skills Mindset Life Coaching Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Conscious Hypnosis Timeline Therapy . . . . . #selfbelief #selfworth #selfimprovement #selfesteem #selflimitingbeliefs #selfsabotage #positivemindset #positivelifechange #inspire #motivate #inspirationalquotes #motivationalquotes #onlinelifecoach #lifeskills #lifeskillscoach #mindsetcoach #personalgrowth #personalonlinelifecoach #personallifecoach #brisbane #australia #lifetransformation #doughawkins #focuslifecoaching #goalsetting #health #happiness #success #achieve

18.01.2022 WHAT MAKES YOU GROW? When our needs* and wants are met we experience healthy emotions; Conversely negative emotions are a sign we are failing to meet, or are starting to move away from, our needs and wants in some part of our lives. (* "needs" are not just physical elements; they are also our values such as respect, well-being, connection, achievement, etc.) ... In order to make improvements towards a happy and balanced life, it is beneficial and effective to be aware of our needs and wants across the "life elements" BEFORE making changes or taking action. ( "life elements" are: business / career, finances, health / wellness, family / friendship, self love / relationship, personal growth, fun / recreation, physical environment) - By being aware of these you can more clearly prioritise and plan actions which will bring the most personal positive results. - Are you ready to learn about yourself and make conscious choices to improve your life? Start your journey by arranging an obligation free call back. Direct message me and I will be in contact to arrange a suitable day and time to discuss wirh you what you are looking to improve in your life. - Doug Hawkins FOCUS Life Coaching "Your Personal Life Coach" . . . . . #selfawareness #consciousliving #consciousness #knowmyself #goals #goalsetting #values #personalvalues #career #business #finances #wellbeing #wellness #health #fitness #family #friendships #relationships #selfcare #selflove #personalgrowth #innerwork #changemylife #lifeplan #lifebalance #lifecoaching #brisbane #inspire #motivate #quotes See more

18.01.2022 SELF-WORTH SELF-BELIEF = (INNER) PEACE - According to The National Science Foundation: The Average person has up to 60,000 thoughts per day. Of those, 95% are repetitive and 80% are negative. ... - This means we are reliving avoided thoughts / feelings, berating ourselves for things we should or could have done the previous day! - This is a significant portion of our mental and emotional energy being spent on thoughts that erode our self-worth and self-belief that WE CAN take action and improve ourselves and ultimately our life. The most sustainable way to improve how you feel about yourself and your life is by actively challenging your comfort zone by facing perceived fears and limitations with ACTION. This increases our belief in ourselves to do it again; becoming easier each time. Continually doing this lowers the percentage of: repetitive daily thoughts because you addressed them, and subsequently results in less negative thoughts (e.g. less self-criticism through less couldve and shouldves) = As a result we increse our daily (inner) PEACE. --------- If you feel like you need support working through this process; or are wanting to get results more quickly, professional personal life coaching will help. If you would like to arrange an obligation free call to find out more about life coaching, direct message me and I will be in contact to arrange a suitable day and time. - Doug Hawkins FOCUS Life Coaching "Your Personal Life Coach" . . . . . #feelbetteraboutmyself #selfbelief #selfworth #selfimprovement #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #livemybestlife #innerpeace #innerwork #getunstuck #lifechange #woke #consciousliving #lifecoaching #personallifecoach #onlinelifecoach #lifecoachingbrisbane #lifecoachingaustralia #doughawkins #focuslifecoaching #brisbane #australia #quotes #inspire #motivate #lifequotes #lifelessons #qotd #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes

15.01.2022 DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR 1. Save this post. 2. Purposely observe your thoughts today and ask yourself - Am I talking positively to myself? Am I making excuses as to why I didn't or can't do something?... Am I denying my responsibility for taking action to improve my life? Am I closed to new ideas and opportunities? Am I blaming others for my life? Am I sabotaging myself? Am I distorting what is happening to justify my behaviour? A lot of the time the only thing holding us back from improving our lives is ourselves POSITIVE LIFE CHANGE starts within you and YOU CAN do it I work with people to expedite: self-awareness of thinking and habits that are inhibiting life improvement across all aspects of life (Business / career, Finances, Health, Friends / family, Relationships / self-love, Self-care / personal growth, Fun, Physical environments). improved mindset and behaviours that will enable positive life change. clarification of true personal goals aligned to values. achievable action planning to move from where they are to where they want to be through regular progress sessions that keep them motivated, on track and accountabile. Isn't it time to live your life better? Get started I offer an obligation free 50 min discovery call and from that, I will create a personal coaching plan designed specifically for the area of your life you want to work on. I look forward to hearing from you. Doug Hawkins' FOCUS LIFE COACHING Personal One-on-One Life Coach Sessions: Online Face-to-face (Brisbane ) Life transformation / Transitions Life skills Mindset Life Coaching Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Conscious Hypnosis Timeline Therapy . . . . . #bebetter #livebetter #livelife #liveconsciously #mindfullness #bestversionofmyself #livemybestlife #lifecoach #personallifecoach #personalizedlifecoaching #onlinelifecoaching #oneononelifecoaching #brisbanesmallbusiness #mindsetcoach #goals #goalsetting #goalplanning #procrastination #motivation #inspirationalquotes #motivationalquotes #selfimprovement #selfimprovementquotes #health #success #achieve #happierlife #relationships #mindset #selfawareness

15.01.2022 WHAT ARE YOU FOCUSING ON The human brain is a marvel In a Forbes article David DiSilvo writes:... "The unconscious processing abilities of the human brain are estimated at roughly 11 million pieces of information per second. Compare that to the estimate for conscious processing: about 40 pieces per second. Our conscious processing capacity isn’t insignificant, but clearly it’s just a retention pond compared to the ocean of the unconscious." So how are we determining what we focus on? In simplified Neuro Linguistic Programming terms: All incoming information is filtered by our beliefs (influences), values, memories/life experiences and subconscious programming (historical behavioural decisions). These delete, distort and generalise to represent what we consciously focus on (what we see and interpret). Hence my quote "Be careful what you focus on - you get what you expect." So if you are expecting the worst, you will find it! So how do we improve what we focus on? Carl Jung (Swiss psychiatrist) wrote: "Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." In other words, we are often running on autopilot (as approx. 90% of our decisions are made subconsciously); and In order to shift our focus we first need to understand ourselves, our values and what drives and has determined our subconscious programming and beliefs; then to consciously and consistently challenge them to how we want to live. Is it time to shift your fcus? Direct message me to book an OBLIGATION FREE consult. I look forward to hearing from you. Doug Hawkins' FOCUS LIFE COACHING Personal One-on-One Life Coach Sessions: Online Face-to-face (Brisbane ) Life transformation / Transitions Life skills Mindset Life Coaching Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Conscious Hypnosis Timeline Therapy

12.01.2022 ARE YOU THE PROBLEM? (read on) With difficulties in your life: Are you blaming others, making excuses and / or denying your part in and / or ability to do something about it? Are avoiding taking action out of fear of difficult conversations, effort required or a lack of self-belief that you can do it? ... Our subconscious mind is an amazing machine: it is responsible for approx. 90% of our daily decisions; including actions, responses and behaviours. its main directive is to make as feel safe and the decisions it makes therefore avoid things that may trigger a "fight or flight" response (e.g. difficult thoughts /decisions, actions and situations) it loves to run at an optimal level and will gladly use assumptions, beliefs, opinions and excuses that have worked for us before. - Consciously changing our subconscious programming requires effort and can be uncomfortable. - I work with people in a safe environment; free of judgement and 100% confidential. - I use techniques to assist you in gaining new perspectives, an improved mindset and confidence. - ARE YOU READY TO IMPROVE YOUR THINKING? Arrange an obligation free call back by direct messaging me today; and I will be in contact to arrange a suitable day and time. - Doug Hawkins FOCUS Life Coaching "Your Personal Life Coach" . . . . . #feelbetteraboutmyself #selfbelief #selfworth #selfimprovement #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #livemybestlife #innerpeace #innerwork #getunstuck #lifechange #woke #consciousliving #lifecoaching #personallifecoach #onlinelifecoach #lifecoachingbrisbane #lifecoachingaustralia #doughawkins #focuslifecoaching #brisbane #australia #quotes #inspire #motivate #lifequotes #lifelessons #qotd #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes See more

11.01.2022 DENIAL (read on ) Do you or someone you know need to be honest with themselves? - In the words of Richard Bach "The worst lies are the ones we tell ourselves."... Deep down we know when we are responsible for and / or able to do something (no matter how difficult or uncomfortable) to address the issues in our lives. - This could relate to: finances job / career health relationships with family, friends and / or your partner personal behaviour, mindet, choices (self-destructive, self-sabotage, repeating the same mistakes) choice of stress release activities physical environment - Denial can prevent you or your loved one from getting help or taking action; potentially leaving the issue to spiral out of control sometimes with devastating long-term consequences. - Denial behaviours: Refusal to acknowledge a difficult situation Ignoring the facts Downplaying consequences. - Facing denial yourself: Honestly examine what you fear by acknowledging it and / or by decoding to change it. Think about the potential negative consequences of not taking action. Try to identify irrational beliefs about your situation. (F.E A.R. False Evidence Appearing Real) Allow yourself to express your fears and emotions. e.g. Journal about your experience and / or talk with someone you trust; someone who can "hold space"* for you (*definition of "holding space" in next comment). - NEED HELP to work through it? In some circumstances we fear that talking honestly with people in our personal circle would result in judgement, opinions and advice based on their situation (rather than listening), change of how they treat you. - Life Coaching is a professional service that is 100% confidential, judgement-free and all about you. If you would like to arrange an obligation free call to find out more about life coaching, direct message me and I will be in contact to arrange a suitable day and time. - Doug Hawkins FOCUS Life Coaching See more

11.01.2022 COMMUNICATION There is a lot more going on than what you say To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others. - Anthony Robbins ... Every word in our (and the person we are communicating with) vocabulary is steeped in the personal meaning of: our experiences / interactions (good and bad) influences (our culture, society, TV, movies, social media, radio, what we have read and family / friends). other elements of personal communication (voice, tone and body language) These create our assumptions and beliefs that colour: what we say, how we say it, how we interpret, understand and feel to what is said, and at a subconscious level how we react and / or respond. Communication works for those who work at it. - John Powell Need help in improving your communication with others? Arrange an obligation free consult with me on how Life Coaching sessions can help. - Doug Hawkins FOCUS Life Coaching Your Online Personal Life Coach (In person coaching available at my location Moorooka, Brisbane, Australia) Life transformation / transitions Life skills Mindset Life Coaching Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Conscious Hypnosis Timeline Therapy . . . . . #communication #relationships #family #friends #improvingmyrelationships #improvingcommunication #relationshipcoaching #onlinerelationshipcoaching #communicationcoaching #lifecoaching #personallifecoach #onlinelifecoach #lifecoachingbrisbane #lifecoachingaustralia #lifeskillscoach #lifeskills #mindset #understanding #understandingmyselfbetter #brisbane #australia #livemybestlife #personalemprovement #personalempowerment #quotes #communicationquotes #lifequotes #relationshipquotes #inspire #motivate

10.01.2022 A COMPLETE "HEALTHY LIFESTYLE" includes looking after your emotional and mental health ( read on) - We all know and accept that: we feel energetic and focused when we consistently look after our bodies through exercise and eating right; so we go to gyms, get help from a personal trainer, nutritionist, etc.... regular check-ups to the dentist, optometrist, doctors for a physical, etc are necessary to get care and adjustments our bodies need. we feel more confident when we present well aesthetically (so we beautify ourselves by buying clothes, make-up and jewellery, get our hair, make-up, eyelashes and nails done, etc). - So why do we neglect to regularly service our emotional and mental health? Why do so many ignore the warning signs (feelings and emotions) often waiting until we hit rock bottom before seeking assistance? - Our emotional and mental wellness is effectively our operating system; with the average person having: up to 60,000 thoughts per day. of these, 95% are repetitive and 80% are negative and 90% of our decisions being made by our subconscious programming. - ... is there any wonder we should regularly dump our junk / spam folder, delete old programs and update our drivers and software to remove repetitive errors and improve performance - Is it time to get a tune up? Direct message me to arrange date and time for an obligation free call back or video chat. - Doug Hawkins Life Coaching Personal Life Coach online and Face-to-face in Brisbane, Australia Practitioner in: Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Conscious Hypnosis Timeline Therapy (Coaching) . . . . . #personallifecoach #onlinelifecoach #lifecoachingbrisbane #lifecoachingaustralia #lifecoaching #focuslifecoaching #doughawkinslifecoaching #mindsetcoaching #inspire #motivate #goalsetting #healthylifestyle #emotionalhealth #mentalhealth #wellness #consciousliving #bethebestversionofmyself #newbeginnings #lifeskillscoach #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #quotes #health #relationships #lifegoals #holdingspace #lifelessons #innerwork #positivethinking #brisbanesmallbusiness See more

09.01.2022 BE KIND TO YOURSELF you are doing the best you can in this moment! Tag someone who needs to see this . .... . . . #begentlewithyourself #bekindtoyourself #takeiteasyonyourself #personalgrowth #struggling #bestversionofmyself #forgiveyourself #newbeginnings #growth #negativeselftalk #conciousness #kindness #quotes #quotestagram #quotesogram #takecareofyourself #inspirationalquotes #motivationalquotes #selfcare #selflove #focuslifecoaching #doughawkins #lifecoachingbrisbane #lifecoachingaustralia #personallifecoach #onlinelifecoach #inspire #motivate #digitalart #qotd See more

09.01.2022 SELF COMPASSION Take a moment to think about how you treat yourself when you make a mistake, fail to reach a goal or meet your expectations. If you tend to beat yourself up when things go wrong, you, like most people, can use a little more self-compassion in your life. In the following comments, I have included extracts from an aricle by Birgit Ohlin with "5 Ways to Practice Self-Compassion"... (Link to full article: https://positivepsychology.com/self-compassion-5-steps/ ) Read on . . . . . #selfcompassion #compassion #selflove #innercritic #selfcriticism #negativeselftalk #conciousness #selfawareness #mistakes #takeiteasyonyourself #takecareofyourself #expectations #goals #forgiveness #stoppunishingyourself #growthmindset #mindfulness #gratitude #kindness #bekindtoyourself #focuslifecoaching #doughawkins #onlinelifecoach #personallifecoach #lifecoachingbrisbane #lifecoachingaustralia #brisbane #australia #quotes #qotd

08.01.2022 LIFE FEELING OUT OF FOCUS Losing perspective of what is important? Need to gain clarity on what you want out of life? Want to live deliberately to improve yourself and the aspects of your life that will bring positive results aligned to your goals?... Arrange an obligation free consult to find out more about how Life Coaching can help. Get started by direct messaging me TODAY. Doug Hawkins FOCUS Life Coaching Your Online Personal Life Coach (In person coaching available at my location Moorooka, Brisbane, Australia) Life transformation / transitions Life skills Mindset Life Coaching Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Conscious Hypnosis Timeline Therapy . . . . . #lifecoaching #getfocused #makepositivelifechanges #focus #lifecoachingbrisbane #onlinelifecoach #personallifecoach #doughawkins #mindset #lifeskills #goalsetting #selfimprovement #lifetransformation #lifetransition #lifechange #bestversionofmyself #happiness #success #achieve #improvemylife #selfimprovement #health #wellness #relationships #worklifebalance #career #lifeskillscoach #mindsetcoach #inspire #motivate

08.01.2022 UNLOCKING YOUR POWER Every life event and interaction to this moment has shaped our behaviours assumptions, beliefs, fears and personality traits; The more emotional and / or significant the event, the more significant the impact. - At times these experiences can create harmful beliefs and behaviours, which we perpetuate by believing and repeating UNCONSCIOUSLY.... In order to break the the cycle we need to CONSCIOUSLY challenge ourselves and our thinking. - THE GOOD NEWS is that - "WE ARE ALL CAPABLE of creating and changing our beliefs and behaviours to empower ourselves." - Carl Jung - No matter the stage of your life, you are the one who determines the beliefs that have a limitating or liberating effect on your life. - Is it time to work with me to identify, challenge and change any personally harmful limiting beliefs and behaviours that are holding you back from a happier life? Direct message me today to arrange an OBLIGATION FREE call back. - Doug Hawkins, Personal Life Coach Life skills Mindset Online In person (Moorooka, Brisbane) Practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Conscious Hypnosis, Timeline Therapy. . . . . . #lifecoaching #positivemindset #positivethinking #growthmindset #lifeimprovement #lifeskills #lifeskillscoach #mindsetcoach #lettinggo #lifecoachingbrisbane #lifecoachingaustralia #brisbane #inspire #motivate #livemybestlife #personalempowerment #nlp #timelinetherapy #hypnosis #happiness #mindset #quotes #lifequotes #neurolinguisticprogramming #onlinelifecoach #unlockyourpotential #unlockyourpower #moorooka #doughawkins #selflimitingbeliefs See more

07.01.2022 THE 2020 EXIT RAMP IS FAST APPROACHING Have you got a map of where you are going? Where you need to go first? How you are going to get there? 2020 for many has thrown out our life GPS and reset our destination settings and disrupted the routes we thought we would continue to cruise on to get there.... Whether the goal destinations and the disruptions be in your: business / career finances health / wellness Relationships - partner, family or friends Self-care, mindset Personal development Long term goals "The best way to predict the future is to create it" (Abraham Lincoln) and this starts with reviewing, planning and preparation. Is it time to get serious to? Review and get clear on where you really want to go from here (true goals). Prioritise and focus on what is really important. Challenge and redirect your thinking to improve your focus, mindset and self-belief to success. Plan actions and resources required to achieve and your goals. Get support to keep you accountable and motivated. Life coaching will get you there faster Direct message me to book an OBLIGATION FREE consult. Looking forward to hearing from you Doug Hawkins' FOCUS LIFE COACHING Personal One-on-One Life Coach Sessions: Online Face-to-face (Brisbane ) Life transformation / Transitions Life skills Mindset Life Coaching Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Conscious Hypnosis Timeline Therapy . . . . . #2020 #brisbanelifecoach #lifecoachingbrisbane #onlinelifecoaching #personalisedlifecoaching #oneononelifecoaching #brisbane #inspire #motivate #quotes #digitalart #selfimprovement #goals #goalsetting #success #achieve #career #health #relationships #wellbeing #stuck #overwhelmed #goalplanning #successmindset #mindset #improvemylife #lifequotes #lifelessons #getseriousaboutmyfuture #inspirationalquotes

07.01.2022 WE ALL WANT TO BE ACCEPTED, APPROVED OF - TO "FIT IN" | However are you living your life by your "personal values"* and "rules"*** or by what marketing, media, society and culture tell you that you NEED? - Unfortunately we live in an age where we are bombarded with INFLUENCES (e.g. marketing, movies, music, TV, social media, societal and cultural expectations) that shape what we THINK / BELIEVE is important to being accepted, successful and ultimately happy. -... These INFLUENCES project images and stories of human "core personal values"** that we desire and associate them with the "rules"*** that suggest what we NEED to do, buy and behave to achieve them. - *"Personal values" are desirable to an individual and represent what is important to someone. - **Some of our "core personal values" (what I need") are: Certainty, Safety, Health Significance, Respect, appreciation Love and connection, trust, honesty, authenticity Contribution, kindness, purpose Growth, new experiences, variety, choice - *** "Personal rules" are the conditions an individual believe they need to follow in order for the value to be met (i.e. compliance brings joy and feelings of success and / or acceptance). - Our INFLUENCES depict that these are achieved by "rules", "THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED" such as: Being Popular, admired (e.g. followers on social media) How we appear (look) - status, Income / Career / Job, where you live, car you drive, clothes and brands you wear, body shape/ physicality, the stuff you buy. What you do and how you live: where you socialise and holiday, who you socialise with, who you should date, what family and friendships should look like (how you behave / interact). - This is where we can be caught living values NOT our own! Signs you are not living your own values and rules: we follow the rules and: - it doesnt feel right / causes us discomfort (stress, anxiety) - it doesnt achieve the desired feeling / result; and if it does, it is only temporary or when we receive praise for it. we are unable to meet ALL the rules and therefore feel insufficent. - Doug Hawkins FOCUS Life Coaching | Your Personal Life Coach See more

07.01.2022 What makes YOU FEEL HAPPY and SUCCESSFUL is unique and changes throughout life Despite what clever advertising, social media, movies, culture, society, our friends or family influence us to believe - what makes us INDIVIDUALLY feel happy and successful is unique to us, our values, our experiences and the stage of our lives we are in.... Sometimes we find ourselves "succeeding" in what our influences tell us what will bring us "happiness" only to NOT feel fulfilled (happy or successful). Sometimes the things we found our feeling of happiness and success in no longer bring the same fulfillment. There is nothing wrong with you! In order to FEEL happy and successful we NEED to understand what that looks like for us individually; AND it changes as we, and our or lives, evolve. Is it time to: understand yourself better? understand your personal values? understand what areas of your life to focus on to bring about YOUR personal feelings of happiness and success? to clarify, set and prioritise actions and goals to fulfill your personal feelings of happiness and success? Life coaching will get you there faster Get started by direct messaging me TODAY to arrange an obligation free consult Doug Hawkins FOCUS Life Coaching Your Online Personal Life Coach (In person coaching available at my location Moorooka, Brisbane, Australia) Life transformation / transitions Life skills Mindset Life Coaching Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Conscious Hypnosis Timeline Therapy . . . . . #success #achieve #goalsetting #personalvalues #understandingmyselfbetter #innerwork #happiness #mindset #lifeskills #changemylife #getfocused #career #worklifebalance #study #business #health #wellbeing #weight #badhabits #relationships #friends #family #personalgrowth #future #bestversionofmyself #lifecoaching #brisbane #australia #lifeskillscoach #mindsetcoach

06.01.2022 BREAK THE CYCLE Let me start todays post with a quote by Liza Palmer that I often use with clients to understand the source of: their own anger, someone they care about or a cycle they are both caught in; it reads: "Anger is just sads bodyguard."... In other words when you, or someone else is angry, it is often associated with feelings of hurt (sadness, fear, resentment etc); This could be from a cycle of interactions with the person we are dealing with, however more often than not, it is from a past or current unresolved EXTERNAL experience (e.g. past relationships, other current relationships, work or financial pressures, childhood, etc). A way break the cyclen is to: CONSCIOUSLY identify when we feel a lack of control within ourselves, or identify it in another. pause, dont react and think objectively; What is the true source of the anger? (hurt, sadness, fear, resentment); Is it really about the current situation or something else? (past relationships, work or finacial pressures, childhood, etc) If you are the one acting in anger, accept responsibility and apologise. To improve your self control it is important to talk it through with the person, or a trusted person, to identify and unearth the source of the trigger. This helps to make the unconscious behaviour conscious and therefore gain clearer perspective of issues as they occur and respond instead of react. When dealing with someone who is angry, it is equally important to pause and not react - BE CALM ( "Conflict cannot survive without your participation." - Wayne Dwyer) LISTEN TO UNDERSTAND where they are coming from (what is the true source?) Showing understanding and respect for their feelings, offer your point of view (and / or feelings) without blame or excuses. Focus on what can be done to improve the situation. A powerful and accelerated technique I use to identify and release past experiences a power over a clients present interactions is Timeline Coaching (sometimes referred to as Timeline Therapy). Timeline Coaching sessions can be conducted by video call Direct message me today to find out more. Doug Hawkins FCUS LIFE COACHING

06.01.2022 CHANGE HAPPENS WITH ACCEPTANCE ( continue reading) The posted quote is usually used as a prompt to remind people we aren't our mistakes; and that what matters is what we do NOW.... With 2020 full of disruptions to our lives, another interpretation becomes clear. Many may find themselves fixating and lamenting on what life WAS, instead of accepting life as it IS and deciding and taking action towards where you want to go from here. In either situation, positive life change happens by: Accepting life as it is Deciding what is important to you and what needs to change to improve it, then Planning and taking deliberate steps towards achieving it! A popular quote (often attributed to C.S. Lewis) reads: "You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending." Is it time to: Draw a line under the past? Get clear on what you want? Prioritise and plan a way forward? To hold yourself accountable for making positive life changes? Many people get overwhelmed at the thought of starting. You don't have to do it alone! As a Personal Life Coach I will work with you by: Engaging you in powerful conversations; asking the right questions to enable the breakthroughs that will cause a shift in your life. Formulate a decisive plan for yourself. A plan will allow you to live deliberately to realise your goals. Motivate and keep you accountable to moving forward. START NOW Direct message me to book an OBLIGATION FREE consult. I look forward to hearing from you. Doug Hawkins' FOCUS LIFE COACHING Personal One-on-One Life Coach Sessions: Online Face-to-face (Brisbane ) Life transformation / Transitions Life skills Mindset Life Coaching Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Conscious Hypnosis Timeline Therapy

05.01.2022 VICTIM mentality vs. VICTOR mentality | read on - Found the following on Flextalk.org which provides comparisons between the two mindsets which is very useful for self-reflection. - It starts with these words:... "You cant control what happens to you in life ... , but you can control whether you receive it as a victim or a victor." - COMPARISONS - "A victim will blame others, while a victor will look to himself. Someone with a victim mentality will say to himself, Look what others have done to me. On the other hand, someone with a victor mentality will try to change the situation by looking for what he can do for himself. All a victim wants to hear is lies, while a victor wants to get to the truth. Someone with a victim mentality will seek others who will comfort them with lies about the people who hurt them. On the other hand, someone with a victor mentality will want to hear the truth, even if it hurts their pride. A victim feels like they cant succeed, while a victor feels like they must succeed. Both kinds of people with a victim or a victor mentality feel like the world is against them. The difference is that the victim feels paralyzed by it, while the victor feels motivated by the criticism of other people. A victim focuses on outward pressures, while a victor focuses on inward confidence. Someone with a victim mentality only sees the problems around them. On the other hand, someone with a victor mentality will look within themselves to find solutions and carry on. A victim uses excuses to quite, while a victor finds ways to keep going. Someone with a victim mentality makes themselves feel better by making excuses for their problems. Someone with a victor mentality wont waste energy making excuses, but rather, strives to find a good way out of a bad situation. A victim feels defensive and discouraged, while a victor feels motivated to get to work. When tough times come, someone with a victim mentality will just feel bad about themselves. On the other hand, someone with a victor mentality will want to find ways to fix the problems that arise." [article continues in comments ]

04.01.2022 LIFE FEELING LIKE CHAOS? | some further quotes to consider - First thing to remember "Anxiety happens when you think you have to figure out everything at once. Breathe. Youre strong. You got this. Take it day by day." - Karen Salmansohn - "When you cant control whats happening, challenge yourself to control how you respond to whats happening. Thats where your power is." - unknown... - "In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you." - Deepak Chopra - "The point of power is always in the present moment." - Louise Hay - "Do not wait; the time will never be just right. Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along. - Napoleon Hill - "Start by doing whats necessary; then do whats possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." - Francis of Assisi - Need help clarifying and setting your life priorities, actions and goals? Doug Hawkins FOCUS Life Coaching | Your Personal Life Coach . . . . . #chaos #lifequotes #quotes #qotd #lifelessons #overwhelmed #anxious #stressed #lifecoaching #onlinelifecoach #personallifecoach #focus #getfocused #focuslifecoaching #doughawkinslifecoaching #lifecoachingbrisbane #lifecoachingaustralia #clarity #goals #goalsetting #positivelifechange #mindset #conciousness #success #achieve #brisbanesmallbusiness #breathe #selfconfidence #selfbelief #calm

03.01.2022 BEGIN to WIN That thing you know you need to do to improve your life ... BEGIN - Doug Hawkins FOCUS Life Coaching Your Online Personal Life Coach (In person coaching available at my location Moorooka, Brisbane, Australia)... Life transformation / transitions Life skills Mindset Life Coaching Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Conscious Hypnosis Timeline Therapy . . . . . #inspire #motivate #lifecoach #mindsetcoach #lifeskillscoach #mindset #lifeskills #significantlifechange #lifetransformation #win #youcan #selfbelief #bethebestversionofmyself #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes #lifecoachingbrisbane #lifecoachingaustralia #doughawkins #focuslifecoaching #onlinelifecoach #personallifecoach #improvemylife #health #wellness #business #career #relationships #personalgrowth #procrastination #starttoday See more

03.01.2022 IS IT TIME TO MAKE A SHIFT Often the reason behind lack of motivation to start, following through / keeping going and achieving a goal, is owing to our thoughts as opposed to our capability. - These self-sabotging thoughts are just some that could be holding you back -... A lack of belief in ourselves; Fear of failure and / or criticism Fear of the unknown Fear of losing our comfort zone (what we know) as opposed to fear of losing the future benefits of changing Unprepared; lack of - knowledge (research, skills), a plan, realistic expectations / timeframe / resources (time, money, support, expertise) The goal is in someway in conflict with our personal values (e.g. goal diminishes a value such as respect, connection, compassion, well-being, contribution, family, achievement) Lack of self-awareness and / or honesty and accountability of what we need to change. - Is it time to talk through your thoughts: to be honest with yourself about what you want, how you want feel, who you want to be? to understand yourself better (your values, self-sabotaging thoughts, beliefs and behaviours) to clarify and create goals that align to what you truly want and transform yourself to move past what is holding you back? - Direct message me today to arrange an obligation free consult (I promise no hard sell and no future communication spamming) - OR - Save this post to contact me when you are ready - Doug Hawkins FOCUS Life Coaching Your Online Personal Life Coach (In person coaching available at my home office in Moorooka, Brisbane, Australia) Life transformation / transition Life skills Growth mindset Life Coaching Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Conscious Hypnosis Timeline Therapy See more

03.01.2022 DO YOU NEED THIS IN YOUR LIFE or TO WORK ON IT TO BETTER SUPPORT THE ONES YOU CARE ABOUT WHO ARE STRUGGLING - Sometimes our support circle (family, friends, partner) are not equipped to "hold space" for enabling us to freely communicate and work through our thoughts and feelings without their personal opinions, reactions, judgement or trying to fix it. - Sometimes we are the ones who are at a loss as to how to support someone we love or care about as we are unable to "ho...ld space" without our personal feelings, beliefs and thoughts stopping the other from expressing themselves. - This can leave us (or the person we care about) recirculating or repressing our (their) thoughts and feelings which can result negatively in how we (they) feel about ourselves and daily interactions. - DO YOU NEED SOMEONE TO "HOLD SPACE" FOR YOU or TO WORK ON IT TO BETTER SUPPORT THE ONES YOU CARE ABOUT WHO ARE STRUGGLING? I work with people in a safe environment; free of judgement and it is 100% confidential. I use techniques to assist you in gaining new perspectives, an improved mindset and confidence in expressing or supporting others in communicating their thoughts and feelings. - Want to know more? Direct message me and I will be in contact to arrange a suitable day and time for an obligation free call back. - Doug Hawkins FOCUS Life Coaching Your Personal 1-on-1 Life Coach online and Face-to-face in Brisbane, Australia Practitioner in: Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Conscious Hypnosis Timeline Therapy (Coaching) . . . . . #holdingspace #safespace #expressingyouremotions #expressingmythoughts #supportinganotherperson #supportingalovedone #confidential #judgementfree #mindset #communication #relationships #relationshipcoaching #personallifecoach #onlinelifecoach #oneononelifecoaching #lifecoaching #brisbane #australia #getsupport #youareenough #youmatter #inspire #motivate #quotes #takingcareofme #takecareofeachother #mindsetcoaching #doughawkins #focuslifecoaching #doughawkinslifecoaching See more

03.01.2022 LIFE LESSONS Behind all negative emotions there is lesson; something to grow from. Are you ready to learn and grow? Start your journey by arranging an obligation free call back.... Direct message me and I will be in contact to arrange a suitable day and time to discuss wirh you what you are looking to improve in your life. - Doug Hawkins FOCUS Life Coaching "Your Personal Life Coach" . . . . . #feelbetteraboutmyself #selfbelief #selfworth #selfimprovement #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #livemybestlife #innerpeace #innerwork #getunstuck #lifechange #woke #consciousliving #lifecoaching #personallifecoach #onlinelifecoach #lifecoachingbrisbane #lifecoachingaustralia #doughawkins #focuslifecoaching #brisbane #australia #quotes #inspire #motivate #lifequotes #lifelessons #qotd #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes See more

03.01.2022 EMOTIONAL AWARENESS and MANAGING FEELINGS ( by Nikpitome - ) "Emotions are tied to everything we do. They are the major source of motivation, and a big factor in our ability to think clearly. Emotions are the most present, pressing and sometimes painful force in our lives. When we act on our emotions too quickly, or when we act on the wrong kinds of emotions, we often make decisions that we later regret. ... Negative emotions, like anger, hurt, or bitterness, tend to spiral out of control, especially immediately after theyve been triggered. In time, these sorts of emotions can grow like weeds, slowly conditioning the mind to function on detrimental feelings and dominate our daily life. One way to prevent our emotional mind from taking over is to avoid demand thinking. Demand thinking is when we use words like should, shouldnt, or have to, and must. This type of thinking sets us up to view situations as out of control, unfair, and harmful if things dont go as planned. When something should be certain way and isnt, we begin to catastrophize and see things as terrible, horrible, and unbearable. One major problem with demand thinking is that it creates a great deal of unnecessary stress. Your emotions will naturally hijack your thinking, but there are still ways you can get a better handle on your emotions." Read on in comments for: "7 tips to develop greater emotional awareness and help you effectively manage your feelings." . . . . . #emotionalcontrol #controllingyouremotions #managingyourfeelings #stress #emotions #feelings #anger #hurt #negativeemotions #bitterness #bestversionofmyself #lifechange #conciousness #selfawareness #catastrophising #triggers #lifelessons #quotes #digitalart #lifecoaching #personallifecoach #onlinelifecoach #doughawkins #focuslifecoaching #lifecoachingbrisbane #lifecoachingaustralia #inspire #motivate #lifequotes #selfhelp

03.01.2022 EMBRACING CHANGE Over the last two years (since creating this page) I have shared many posts with insights into how we perceive change (and associated topics such as fear, procrastination and the antifragile mind); and how we can reframe our thinking to work with it more positively. - Today I will share below (and continued in comments) extracts from an article ... by Jack Canfield titled "4 tips to help you accept and embrace change". (full article link address at end of last comment) --- "Whether you perceive it or not, everything is constantly changing the environment, the weather, the economy, technology, society, culture, your friends and family, your body, everything. And the better able you are to embrace change in what is happening in your world, the easier it will be for you to live your best life. Change is the only constant in life. Heraclitus For some people, the idea of constant and never-ending change is terrifying, because change often involves risk and loss possibly of something big, like your house, your job, your money, your friends, your family, or just the loss of whatever is comfortable and familiar. Some people see change as something to fear or dread, instead of something that is a new adventure that has the potential to improve them or their life. Thats what change actually is: its an opportunity for you to experience something new and to grow and evolve as a person. Change asks you to: Learn new things. Master new skills. Develop new qualities like flexibility, optimism, courage, and persistence. All of which ultimately results in you becoming a better, more capable person. And thats a good thing!" (Continue reading: article continued over next 4 comments) . . . . . #embracechange #change #lifechange #acceptingchange #fear #procrastination #lifetransformation #lifetransition #mindset #positivemindset #positivethinking #mindsetcoach #lifeskills #lifeskillscoach #personaldevelopment #personallifecoach #onlinelifecoach #lifecoachingbrisbane #lifecoachingaustralia #brisbane #australia #inspire #motivate #quotes #innerwork #bethebestversionofmyself #lifequotes #changequotes #doughawkins #focuslifecoaching

03.01.2022 GO DEEPER | EMOTIONAL VOCABULARY is imperative to understanding, accepting and making a positive personal change. - In my recent posts I have talked about change in our lives and how it makes us feel and how we can tap into it to identify positive changes we can take to improve our lives. - The one thing we cant avoid is our own thoughts.... NEGATIVE CORE EMOTIONS such as ANGRY, SAD and FEARFUL indicate behaviours and situations that we wish to avoid (move away from); while POSITIVE CORE EMOTIONS such as HAPPY and PEACEFUL indicate behaviours and situations we want more of (to move toward). - HOW to go DEEPER When faced with any of the core emotions you can: Write down the core emotion the situation that has created it (when, who, how) identify the deeper feeling (using the below CORE EMOTIONS list) Ask yourself why / what upset you about it? Was it the actual situation or something from past or something else that is happening concurrently in your life? Is it something you can change? (get better at, work at, improve on? Or even move away from?) What can you do about it (take action)? If you cant control the situation you have the power to change how you react to it. CORE EMOTIONS LIST ANGRY: hurt, disgusted, threatened, frustrated, embarrassed, irritated, provoked, resentful SAD: lonely, ignored, depressed, abandoned, indifferent, vulnerable, isolated, powerless, ashamed, empty FEARFUL: rejected, insecure, anxious, scared, humilated, inadequate, frightened, overwhelmed, insignificant HAPPY: proud, loving, optimistic, respected, fulfilled, hopeful, inspired, confident PEACEFUL: content, loving, relaxed, thankful, trusting, thoughtful, nurturing, grateful, sentimental - If you, or someone you know, is having difficulty understanding their emotions or need help in exploring actions for positive life change, Life Coaching is a safe space to get the support and assistance you need. - Its free to have a chat to find out more. Doug Hawkins FOCUS LIFE COACHING | Your Personal Life Coach See more

03.01.2022 "ABOVE or BELOW THE LINE THINKING" explained | The following is extracted from an article by Carolyn Rowland: "At any given moment throughout life, you are either living above or below the line.... This is also referred to in NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) as cause versus effect thinking. (Sometimes also referred to as "Victor / Victim thinking) The question to ask yourself at all times is which side of the line are you living? Are you living Above the line, or at Cause? Or Are you living Below the line, also known as living at Effect of things that happen to you? Before you answer that question, lets take a look at each side. Above the line, we own the ship and have an O.A.R. (Ownership Accountability Responsibility) in the water. Below the line, youre making your B.E.D. (Blame Excuses Denial), and you must lie in it. When something goes wrong, the easiest thing to do is to blame it on someone else, find an excuse or deny that there is a problem. Playing below the line is destructive as it doesnt resolve anything. If you have a problem and play below the line, the problem gets worse, its the behavior of a victim, and thats where failure becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Whether you play above or below the line all comes down to one word, decisions. It is up to you to decide whether your actions are above or below the line. It is up to you to decide because your decisions x your actions = your results. So, if you want your results to improve, it is up to you to determine above or below the line. "Playing above the line" is constructive because taking ownership of, and responsibility for our decisions and actions leads to the resolution of problems. It also ensures that they dont happen again. This pro-active approach is typical of people with a victor mentality. It is essential we all need to commit to playing above the line at all times. READ ON (article continues in comments below )

03.01.2022 IS YOUR PAST DEFINING YOU, YOUR THINKING, ACTIONS AND ULTIMATELY YOUR FUTURE? | No long post today; the posted quote and accompanying digital art (by me) is a chance for self reflection. If you dont like your answer, What are you going to do about it?... - Doug Hawkins FOCUS Life Coaching | Your Personal Life Coach . . . . . #selfreflection #newbeginnings #lifeevaluation #livemybestlife #choosemyfuture #whatisholdingyouback #lifechoices #changemylife #changemythinking #lifecrossroads #quotes #qotd #lifequotes #digitalart #selfesteem #confidence #selflimitingbeliefs #mindset #focuslifecoaching #doughawkins #lifecoachingbrisbane #lifecoachingaustralia #personallifecoach #onlinelifecoach #lettinggo #selfforgiveness #guilt #learnfromyourmistakes #planyourfuture #selfimprovement See more

02.01.2022 YOU ARE ENOUGH | YOU CAN Friday afternoon reminder that we all are capable of changing ourselves and our lives for the better - Doug Hawkins FOCUS Life Coaching | Your Personal Life Coach [ Life skills Mindset Self-awareness ]... . . . . . #youareenough #youcan #selfbelief #confidence #positivemindset #successmindset #mindset #selfawareness #lifeskills #personallifecoach #onlinelifecoach #brisbanesmallbusiness #lifecoachingaustralia #lifecoachingbrisbane #doughawkins #focuslifecoaching #innerwork #quotes #qotd #inspire #motivate #inspirationalquotes #motivationalquotes #makinglifechanges #goals #affirmations #brisbane #australia #positiveselftalk #newbeginnings See more

01.01.2022 THE SELF IMPROVEMENT PARADOX At times in our lives when: unexpected situations or opportunities arrive; we identify and feel the need to change and evolve most keenly. Due to out of the norm pressures we feel like we dont have the time or the energy to take action = nothing changes; ... life is going smoothly; the urgency and benefits of taking action to develop ourselves for change / improvement take a back-seat to relaxation and / or complacency = nothing changes. - So when do we change? Unfortunately for many of us, change happens when it is forced upon us or when life becomes too unbearable not to take action. - The challenge is in the moment; the time is always NOW. James Baldwin Make time to: identify things that you want to improve on that will help you overcome the impact of future life disruptions (incuding recurring issues / problems) research and identify actions to take that will get you there prioritise time to regularly work towards it (not just when life is going smoothly). - If you are looking to get assistance and support to help you: clarify the changes you want to see plan and prioritise actions and goals for maximum life improvement identify and overcome personal self-imposed limitations that are holding you back, Arrange an obligation free consult with me on how Life Coaching can help you get and stay on track in achieving the positive life changes you want. - Doug Hawkins FOCUS Life Coaching Your Online Personal Life Coach (In person coaching available at my location Moorooka, Brisbane, Australia) Life transformation / transitions Life skills Mindset Life Coaching Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Conscious Hypnosis Timeline Therapy . . . . . #positivelifechange #goalsetting #lifegoals #opportunityforchange #paradox #thechangeparadox #livelife #mindset #success #achieve #improvemylife #newbeginnings #relationships #career #health #wellness #wellbeing #selflove #lifeimprovement #lifeskills #lifecoaching #onlinelifecoach #personallifecoach #lifecoachingbrisbane #lifecoachingaustralia #doughawkins #inspire #motivate #quotes #changequotes See more

01.01.2022 MINDSET: WHAT IS IN YOUR GARDEN Like a garden, our minds need to be maintained and cared for; new growth planned and planted Left unattended, our thoughts can become wild, tangled and choked with assumptions and beliefs that block opportunities for happiness and positive change / growth.... The longer left unttended, the more work is required to remove unwanted "weeds" and "seeds"; to plant and grow what we truly want. WHEN was the last time you clearly and honestly reflected on your beliefs and assumptions in regards to the life elements of: business / career finances health / wellness relationships with family and friends relationship with yourself and / or your significant other personal development (behaviours, habits, intellectual and emotional growth) Fun (how you recharge, relax and reward yourself) physical environment (home, work) The first session (after initial consultation) that I run with new clients, is a life diagnostic that helps to clearly identify areas for priorisation and initial actions to get started in achieving the balance in your life that you want. If you are interested in taking a step towards improving your life, please feel free to direct message me to arrange an obligation free consult or a (paid) life diagnostic session. Doug Hawkins FOCUS Life Coaching Your Online Personal Life Coach (In person coaching available at my location Moorooka, Brisbane, Australia) Life transformation / transitions Life skills Mindset Life Coaching Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Conscious Hypnosis Timeline Therapy . . . . . #lifecoaching #mindset #success #achieve #goalsetting #livemybestlife #bestversionofmyself #lifeskills #lifeevaluation #career #business #finances #health #fitness #diet #wellness #relationships #family #friends #selflove #selfcare #fun #entertainment #work #homelife #worklifebalance #lifebalance #mindsetcoach #positivemindset #positivethinking