Self-coaching isn't just a buzzword—it's a game-changer. It's the key to unlocking your potential, getting out of your own way, and making progress on your goals, one step at a time. The best part? It’s something you can start today, without a coach or a fancy system.
If you’ve got your hands on my book, Brushing Your Teeth in Between Dentist Appointments: An In-Depth Self-Coaching Workbook (which you can grab here), you know that I’m all about taking consistent, manageable actions. And just like brushing your teeth—little daily habits can lead to big changes over time. You don’t have to be perfect; you just need to stay engaged.
Why Self-Coaching?
Self-coaching empowers you to be your own guide. Rather than relying on external forces to motivate or direct you, self-coaching puts you in the driver’s seat. You have the tools you need to keep track of your progress, make adjustments, and hold yourself accountable.
You see, it’s easy to set goals. But it’s a whole other story to achieve them consistently. Self-coaching is about aligning your mindset, energy, and actions. It’s about making your goals a priority, not just something you think about when you’re feeling particularly motivated. Motivation can be fleeting, but your discipline? That’s something you can build.
Goal Setting: The Right Way
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to goal setting, but there’s a framework that works for almost everyone. Whether you’re aiming for career growth, personal development, or anything in between, here’s a simple guide to making your goals stick:
Set Clear Goals Don’t set yourself up for failure with vague or unrealistic goals. Get specific! Instead of saying “I want to be healthier,” try “I’ll work out for 30 minutes, three times a week.” This isn’t about being extreme—this is about setting yourself up for success. Small, incremental steps are where the magic happens.
Break Them Down Big goals can feel overwhelming, but when you break them down into bite-sized tasks, they suddenly feel doable. Think of it as taking a huge project and chopping it up into manageable chunks. With each task you complete, you build momentum—and momentum is a powerful thing.
Track Your Progress This is where your self-coaching skills come in. You have to be actively involved in tracking your progress. Check in with yourself regularly. Ask yourself: “What’s working? What’s not? What adjustments can I make?” It’s like brushing your teeth—it’s the little things you do consistently that make a big difference.
Celebrate Wins Too often, we move on to the next goal before celebrating the current one. Don’t skip the celebration! It’s important to acknowledge your wins, no matter how small. This keeps you motivated and reinforces the idea that progress, no matter how incremental, is worth celebrating.
How Brushing Your Teeth in Between Dentist Appointments Helps You Build Better Habits
If you want to get serious about goal setting and self-coaching, my book offers a structured, practical approach that guides you through the process. It’s more than just reading—it’s about doing the work.
In the workbook, I dive into actionable process that help you:
Identify your goals and create a clear plan of action.
Harnessing self awareness.
Track your progress towards your vision.
Celebrate your wins and keep building on them.
It’s all about making small, manageable improvements. Just like brushing your teeth—you don’t wait until the next dentist appointment to start caring about your teeth, right? You do the work in between. The same goes for your goals. Don’t wait for the “perfect” moment—start now, and make progress every day.
In Conclusion
Self-coaching is your tool for transformation. Whether you’re looking to crush your goals or simply become the best version of yourself, this process is for you.
Upcoming Event:
Visionary Bites: vision board workshop, guided goal setting techniques and brunch at The White Post
Join this creative and transformative workshop where we will craft a personalised vision board.
When? Where? May 4th from 9:45am at The Hut at The White Post Cafe
More information here.
Carla Carolina Watson, is a trauma informed accredited Life Coach, Neurolinguistic Programming & EFT practitioner, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Breathwork and yoga teacher with a holistic somatic approach.
For the last 7 years she’s worked in the wellbeing industry providing safe spaces for people to let go what’s holding them back and focus their energy on what truly matters for them while embracing their most authentic balanced self.
Carla has worked in renowned wellness centres, yoga studios, 1:1 with individuals all over the world as well as facilitating wellbeing spaces for local businesses to support their teams.
Her unique approach gives her clientsdifferent options to explore what works best for their goals. Through her offerings you can choose to work on: Phobias & Fears, Self-Reflection, Emotional Resilience, Anger, Communication, Stress Management and more.
Since becoming a mother two years ago she has focused on creating healing spaces for women and mothers to explore the benefits of different nourishing somatic practices like Sound Baths, Therapeutic Singing & Writing, Women Circles, and Wellness workshops.
Her services are also available to curate private gatherings like: Mother Blessings, Purposeful Hen Parties, Festivals and more.
Get in touch for more information: carlacarolinacoach@gmail.com
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