Sylvia checks in

Sylvia Chesley Smith, Life Coach and Counselor, would like to introduce herself to you and offer her services. And for those of you on San Juan, don’t let the Lopez phone number throw you, she does have an office in Friday Harbor. Here’s Sylvia with more…

Sylvia Chesley Smith and grandchildren

Greetings and Happy New Year!

The New Year is a good time to take inventory and think about what you really want out of life. To actually make the changes you want you may need a coach. Coaches are adept at quickly motivating you to make changes. They are trained to help you to focus and to make a plan. Once there is a plan, the job of the coach is to support you to follow through and achieve those goals by asking questions and inspiring you to stay focused and accountable.

So…what do you want and how are you going to get it?

Do you want better communication with the people in your life?
Do you want to explore your creativity?
Are you living where and how you want?
Do you want to look and feel better?
Do you want to freedom from addictive behaviors?
Do you want support and guidance in caring for your children or family members?

Coaching can be done in person or by phone and email. Now is the time. Contact me to get started creating the life you really want.

Sylvia Chesley Smith – Life Coach

stayamazed [@] rockisland [.] com

(360) 468 3314

stayamazed.com (Coaching for Caregivers website)

And if that wasn’t enough – how about some help with parenting…

Parenting is easily the most engaging and rewarding job you will ever have, and the most challenging.  No one is a perfect parent and no one sets out to be a poor parent. We tend to parent the way we were parented unless we consciously learn new skills and better ways to do the job

Families are the primary place children learn to be adults. In the past, the extended family lived together or close by.  Now the nuclear family (two parents plus children) , single-parent families and blended families are often on their own without the support and guidance of their grandparents, parents and other family members. The good news is that there is a lot more support and information on parenting than there was when Dr. Spock published the first book on parenting in 1946.

Most parents love their children and want to give them a happy childhood.  Being present, listening to them and communicating clearly what you want from them shows your love and respect.  Learning rules and boundaries at an early age teaches them how to behave and encourages them to be responsible and solve their own problems.  Then, in later years, they can make important decisions with maturity and good sense.

What are your areas of concern?  Baby won’t stop crying?  Toddler won’t stay in bed?  Child doesn’t want to go to school?  Problems with eating?  Children won’t pick up after themselves?  Your child doesn’t show respect for you?  Teen is drinking or drugging?  You and your partner don’t agree on how to parent?

Call me at (360) 468 3314 for a free, introductory session.

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