As I was growing up, I thought toolboxes were only for men/boys. Little did I know that everyone needs a toolbox. The toolbox everyone needs in their life are the tools to get through life. Life can be hard at times and for some, life is hard period. Why, because no one taught us how to obtain the tools to deal with “life.”

I went to many counselors when I was young, but no one ever helped me figure out which tools would work best to build my self-esteem, trust, forgiveness, money management, or how to build a relationship with my partner. I was lost as a child/young adult, I didn’t have the tools to get me through the tough times. Even when I wasn’t having tough times, I didn’t have the tools for self-esteem or money management. Wouldn’t it be nice if we were taught these things in school?

Most of us “think” …”I’ve got this” or we are too proud to ask for any help and/or tools to get us through events in our life that are causing us discomfort. I used to be like that too. We have all the tools we need, we just need to reach out and either look, read, or seek professional help as in a counselor or life coach who will guide you towards the help you need to make smart changes in your life. One of our biggest problems is…. we tend to react quickly when life is handing us lemons. This is the time we truly need to stop, think, and then react instead of going straight to reacting, because most of the time when we react quickly, the outcome makes the matter worse.

Fill your toolbox with help to get you on the right track. Make a list of areas in your life you need help with. You have all the tools, sometimes we just need someone to help you find those tools that are within you. One way to help you realize areas you need to polish up in your toolbox is recognize your negative thoughts, what makes you sad, and work on those negative thoughts…step by step. Make the tools in your toolbox shine… polish them until they shine the way you want to shine in life.

I would like to end today’s blog by saying how much I appreciate all of your emails. I will be writing about everything my readers ask information about. I love the emails and all of my dedicated readers.

Trust the Journey and Life Adventures,

Alexis

Alexis Life Coach Inner Abilities & Counseling LLC