Starting the Journey

This week, I began my 6-month journey to become a certified Life Coach. Honestly, I’m not sure if I want to be one. So why do it? Selfish reasons, really. As my husband and I start our next chapter, I refuse to drag the old me along. Childhood traumas still haunt me, holding me back from chasing our dreams, building the marriage we want, and living the life we envision.

Facing the Past

I’ve got trust issues and self-defeating behaviors. Therapy crossed my mind, but then I found the Modern Life Coach School. I’m a lifelong learner—a “professional student” who’s always asking, “Why? Why? Why?” I drove my teachers nuts with my curiosity. I don’t just want to talk it out or share feelings. I want to dig deep, take it apart, understand it, and apply what I learn.

Why Certification Matters

If I do choose to coach, I want to do it right. I’ve lived through struggle, pain, abuse, and trauma. I can share my story, but that alone doesn’t qualify me to help others. It’s like owning a camera doesn’t make you a filmmaker. Professional training and certification give me the knowledge and credibility to be a trusted coach. Experience matters, but education is critical—I’d never risk harming someone due to ignorance. My pile of dance and fitness certifications proves I’m serious about learning.

Week One: Intense Beginnings

Holy cow, week one is intense. It’s all about creating my ideal life—my wants, my story. I’m starting with myself to build a vision for my life and better serve those I might coach. Makes sense, but it’s tough. I’ve been stuck on a hamster wheel so long, I don’t know what I want. I’ve got big-picture goals for my family, but for me? Just me? I’m clueless—and I knew I was clueless, which is why I signed up. Admitting that is anxiety-provoking. Okay, a lot anxiety-provoking.

Confronting Commitment

I’m a bit of a commitment-phobe, so writing down what I truly want—no judgment, no limits, no impossibilities—is hard. My heart’s racing just thinking about it. But God, I’m so glad I’m doing this. It’s challenging, thought-provoking, emotionally disruptive. Facing myself, understanding my dreams and desires—it’s giving me the clarity I need. I know I can change my goals anytime (erasers and delete keys exist for a reason). This self-discovery is a lifelong process, not a one-and-done deal.

Looking Ahead

Will I become a Life Coach? Who knows what God has in store. For now, I’m diving deep into this course to discover, or rediscover, myself. Everything is possible, and I’m ready to find out what’s next for my second act Want to join me on this journey? Sign up for my newsletter and catch me on twitter