A Design For Life
- Lynette Grant
- Mar 30
- 2 min read

To live by design, is to move away from simply reacting and begin to shape your experiences. It is about understanding your own patterns, the habitual responses that often dictate actions, and learning to make more considered choices.
Imagine facing a situation that usually triggers unwanted behaviours. Instead of letting the familiar patterns dictate the outcome, you have the tools to pause, to consider, and to choose a different path. This is not always easy, nor consistently successful, but it is a step towards intentional living.
Coaching provides a safe, judgement-free space to explore these patterns. It is a place to talk things through, to consider the "what ifs", and to examine the nuances of one's own thinking. It is about having someone pick up on the subtle cues, and choose the questions and tools that best facilitate exploration.
A coach is not there to provide answers, but to create the space for one to find their own. They ask the difficult questions, and provide the support to explore them, not just during the session, but long after it has ended. It is about having someone to challenge assumptions, to offer a different perspective, and to support the process of self-discovery.
Even the most talented and skilled athlete needs a coach. Someone to provide objective feedback, to identify blind spots, and to help them reach their full potential. If someone at the peak of their abilities recognises the value of coaching, what could a coach do for you? What possibilities might open up with someone dedicated to helping you navigate your own path? How much more effective would your choices be with the space to explore them fully?
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