Why Coaching for Moms is Necessary

​Parenting is a big task. Although two people are given the title "parents" it's too big of a responsibility for just two people. When it comes to raising fully developed kids into emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually healthy adults, I don't think anyone would disagree that it takes a village.  

Life in general delivers a cross to be carried. Even when it's full of mostly great things there are tough moments and hard decisions to be made. Having kid(s) takes that to another level because your decisions have an impact not only on your life but also the lives of the little people that depend on you.

Furthermore, "they" say you can judge the state of a society based on how it treats its women. At the moment we, as a whole, aren't living our best lives (and it's not because we're lazy or incompetent or short on ideas). We're in the midst of a maternal health crisis. Though we're starting more businesses than any other group, we're not being compensated at the same levels. Many of us are doing the jobs of two parents and sometimes grandparents. I could go on. Basically, our dreams and voices have been ignored and everyone is losing out as a result.

All hope isn't gone though. Creating opportunities and space for thriving for women, moms in particular, will catapult our society and families in a positive direction. Coaching can and is helping moms to hold on to their dreams and their babies. 

Moms need coaches because…

1. Accountability is an essential part of motivation. Knowing someone will be asking if X got done and when you say 'yes' will celebrate you is the push many of us need to take a break from the dishes, make ourselves and our stuff a priority, and make strides towards OUR goals, just like we go out of our way to help others with theirs.
2. Examples of progress can be hard to get connected to. In order to become your best self, you need people you can teach, walk with and learn from; people "behind", besides and in front of you. Those "in front" are examples of progress. Coaches would fall in this category. Having them around can give you fresh ideas and keep you encouraged. 
3. You should be the focus sometimes. For many, becoming a mom seems like death to self; dreams take a back seat, people ask about the kids first, you become so and so's mom instead of (enter name here). Your coach is all about you first. Every person deserves to be cared about, asked about, focused on first. You deserve it. 

Coaches do all of these. Coaches that focus on supporting women who are moms pay extra attention to the unique challenges and opportunities that motherhood provides. They understand the babysitting juggle, the financial needs and the routine changes that come with a child's development (and they can work through the background noise during a meeting). 

Coaches have a leg up in supporting moms compared to your friends. Friends forget to check in and sometimes fear offending you. Coaches aren't focused on maintaining a personal relationship but helping you accomplish the goals you set for yourself. They win when you win. And their money depends on it.

If you're a mom looking to leave a mark on the world simply by taking control of your finances, health and goals while enjoying your family in the process, get yourself a coach. It's a worthwhile investment in yourself. I know firsthand because I have a coach and I am a coach!

Do you have a coach? If so, what have you accomplished as a result?