The Olympics!!!

They're here, they're here!!! The Olympic Game have made their way not only to our country, but also into our lives through commercials, merchandise and hot topics. We hear on the radio how commuters in Vancouver are annoyed with the traffic, we hear the troubles with creating snow for the events and the costs involved with producing the games. But all that sticks with me is the absolute I feel, the fever I experience that is full of inspiration, sportsmanship and joy. I watch the commercials and when I see athletes just realizing they've won gold- crying, singing the national anthem, experiencing the absolute release and bliss knowing all the hard work has paid off- I get so emotional (and not like the song!).

I am inspired byt the stories of hard training, sacrifices and focus on a goal. It reinforces my beliefs that everyone can achieve (and deserves) this feeling. We all just need our own goal to focus on and then we need to put our heads down and go for it!

It was Oprah who said, " The big secret to life is there is no secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you're willing to work"

This is one of the most fundamentally simple truths of coaching (whether it's an Olympic athlete, a young adult in transition or an entrepreneur). Nothing good comes without passion, effort and perseverence. Let yourself take the risks and sacrifices to work hard at a goal, so that you may fully experience the celebration of success. Know that you have created that success and that it was not a gift or an accident. It was a prize that you fought for, an end result that you worked hard at and a reward that you truly deserve.

It's my absolute pleasure to be a part of my clients' jouney's to their "gold medal" and that is what makes my wheels turn. That is exactly why I get so emotional (baby) about seeing success on these athletes' faces. It's the same reason I get so excited about all the successes my clients experience through life coaching. The Olympics have helped me realize that life coaching is exactly what I love to do and this process empowers me as well as my clients!

So, enjoy watching the Olympics this next month and remember, the line between the path of an Olympic athlete and yourself is imaginary; the logistics are different, but the process is the same. Get out your spandex and get down to business!!!

Thanks for stopping in! Have a magnificent day!

Aisha Alfa, BA(Psych), CPC
Owner, Certified Professional Coach
aisha@alfalifecoaching.ca
www.alfalifecoaching.ca