Why Not?

What's your current aggravation or ethical dilemma?

What can you do about it?

• Write to an advice column then wait and hope for an answer you can use?
• Sign a contract with a life coach and pay a large monthly fee?
• Continue to ignore it?
• Share it with someone else you trust even though they're too close to be objective?

...or talk it over personally and confidentially with me!

Now you're probably thinking,
"Yeah, that last one sounds like a pretty good idea!"

Then you think,

"Wait, I don't know you."
-- Not yet, but I could become a trusted advisor.

"It's a private matter."
-- So you don't want help with it?

"I might have to admit the mistakes I've already made."
-- Ah, and I thought you were perfect!

"But you'll probably think badly of me."
-- I've made enough mistakes of my own. I couldn't possibly bash you for yours.

"I still feel like I should be able to handle it myself."
-- And you will be. You are the one recognizing there's a problem, You are deciding to do something about it. You are calling me in for some perspective and reasoning. You are using me to help you make some decisions and a plan. And you are following through on what you've decided to do. The result will come from your efforts.

And the more we work together to resolve issues and build better relationships, the more strategies you'll develop to handle things beautifully and easily on your own. Then you'll have

• the respect of others
• deeper friendships
• wide-reaching influence
• a strong, supportive family.

And then you can fire me because you're so skilled at managing your own life!

Imagine

Are you trying to imagine what kind of situations I might be able to help you with? Here are some examples of what I've heard lately.

• I have a new love in my life. We're trying to blend two families together and it feels like the hardest thing I've ever done. One day I am lovingly committed to making it work and the next I want to run far, far away. How can I handle this better?
   
• I am tolerating a situation that really bugs me. I keep telling myself I need to do something about it but day after day I simply put up with it because I'm not sure how to change it.
   
• I've had a falling out with a friend. I feel really bad about it and miss him being in my life but I don't know how to approach him now.
   
• I am going through a divorce. I am trying to protect my children and myself and make good decisions that will affect our future. But that's really hard to do during such an emotionally charged time. How can I prevent myself from acting on the emotion so I can make the right choices?
   
• I am struggling with an ethical dilemma at work. I really want to resolve it without compromising my integrity or my reputation. How could I go about this most effectively?

And each one of those scenarios holds more tricky spots within. Learn how to avoid making decisions and taking action based solely on what is right for you and instead consider the needs of others. You will be amazed at the results you will achieve!