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I'd be lying if I said I was looking forward to Friday's Spanish lesson. I haven't been consistent with my study plan, and it shows. This is a pretty accurate depiction of me walking over to my kitchen table for the video call: My tutor, Lara Nur, couldn't have handled it any better. Instead of twisting the knife—something that would've made me feel even worse, and maybe even avoid future lessons—she asked me about:
In a very neutral, curious way. I instantly felt better. From embarrassed and guilty to motivated and optimistic. This is exactly how I want my clients to feel after checking in with me—like I'm holding them accountable, but not like I'm twisting the knife. That's why this feedback from my client Alex meant so much to me: Yes, I'll be direct if your actions aren't aligning with your on-paper priorities. Anything else would be a disservice. But I'll always do it in a neutral, curious way—like Lara Nur did with me. Apply for coaching here if you want to have a no-pressure chat about what this would look like on your weight loss journey:
You deserve to feel supported and held accountable in the right way. Not embarrassed or guilty when you don't need to be. Sam P.S. Even if coaching isn't a fit at the moment, I recommend striking this same balance with yourself: honest about your own efforts (or lack thereof), but very solution-focused. |
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