as quickly as possible so that I can go shopping” would not add that much value to
my coaching practice!
Journal work
Think about the way you run your life. Write down all your extrinsic
motivators – as many as you can. What motivates you to keep
healthy? What motivates you to see your family and friends? What
motivates you to go to work? What motivates you to watch TV for
hours? Be HONEST! For example: When I avoid conflict it’s because I fear losing my job.
When I avoid doing a report I don’t understand it’s because I
don’t want my boss to know that I can’t do it.
When I reach for that glass of whiskey I tell myself it’s
because I had a long week and deserve it. What I really want
is to forget all my troubles.