life fulfillment

How to Truly Love Yourself: The #1 Tool to get you there 1

30 Jan, 2017 in Sharon's Blog tagged adventure / Brittany Brodie / coaching tool / free coaching tool / how to be confident / let go of the past / life coach / life fulfillment / life map / live in the present / love yourself / personal development / road trip / self love / sharon stokes / Toronto Life Coach by Sharon Stokes

How to Truly Love Yourself

It’s been such a rewarding experience as a Coach to see how the Life Map has helped shift the perspective of others. Helping people own their story and release any shame around who they are has been a huge part of the Life Map process.

I’m really excited to share singer-songwriter Brittany Brodie’s story about her journey towards building self-love with the Life Map tool.

She calls the experience “magical” and can’t wait to frame her map and put it in her office!

The “aha moments she had in creating her map has made her completely change how she views her life.

Part of the Life Map language such as “listening to your GPS” and “backseat drivers” has also become a huge part in her everyday vocabulary!

I hope you enjoy listening to her story as much as I enjoyed talking with her about it!

Should I Text My Ex?

23 Jan, 2017 in Sharon's Blog tagged breakup / feeling lonely / life coach / life fulfillment / life map / missing my ex / personal development / sharon stokes / single / text my ex / Toronto Life Coach by Sharon Stokes

Should I text my ex?

How many times have you picked up your phone with the urge to text your ex? I’m not alone in this, right?

Maybe it’s because you feel lonely, you’re curious what they’re up to or you feel they should know about the amazing things going on in your life!

Most of the time when we actually press send in that moment it’s followed with feelings of pure anxiety. It’s because you’ve now opened the gates to the unknown. It’s out of your hands now and you’re left constantly checking your phone for a reply and feel tortured with every minute that goes by without a peep.

So before you press that send button I want you to ask yourself a couple of really important questions. They will help bring you clarity as to whether or not it’s a good idea to reach out to them.

These questions also work with any decision in life you’re looking to make. I literally ask myself these two questions ALL THE TIME!

Check out this weeks video to find out what they are!

How the Life Map Showed Me Who I Want to be 2

16 Jan, 2017 in Sharon's Blog tagged adventure / coaching tool / how to be confident / let go of the past / life coach / life fulfillment / life map / live in the present / love yourself / personal development / road trip / self love / sharon stokes / Toronto Life Coach by Sharon Stokes

Life Map

I’ve had the privilege of taking quite a few people through the Life Map process, and I have to say I LOVE going on this journey with them!

Everyone has such a unique story. It’s so interesting to see how their past has really shaped who they are and where it’s led them.

I’ve discovered that overall this tool really helps people develop their core confidence. It uncovers your limiting beliefs so that you can conquer your fears and become your best self. It’s a way to make you fall in love with yourself and accept who you really are.

Today I really wanted to share my friend Jeremy’s experience with the Life Map. He opens up about how this process has really helped him and how it’s something he will always carry with him.

How a Retreat in Costa Rica Can Change Your Life

8 Jan, 2017 in Sharon's Blog tagged adventure retreat / costa rica / costa rice retreat / life coach / life fulfillment / life map / sharon stokes / things to do in costa rica / Toronto Life Coach / travel to costa rica by Sharon Stokes

Costa Rica Retreat

I’m counting down the days until I get to hop on a plane to Costa Rica and join a group of AMAZING ladies!

From March 5th – 11th I’ll be co-hosting a women’s retreat that’s so much more than just a vacation. It will be an opportunity to escape, get grounded, and reconnect with yourself.

I know for me life is full of to-do lists and running from one thing to the next. It’s rare any of us have time to just stop and think about what it is we truly want. It’s important to step away and take time to gain clarity around your life and goals. Where are you headed? Where is it you really want to go? And what do you need to work through to make it a reality?

I also know when I’m in a warm place, surrounded by nature and able to relax, I become more inspired. That’s why we decided to have this retreat in Costa Rica!

We want to create an environment that will give you the perfect balance of relaxation, adventure and connection with others on a similar journey.

I’ve worked at retreats before and the energy that comes from these is something I’ve never experienced. I can’t even explain it. It’s something you really need to experience for yourself!

Check out this weeks video for more information about the retreat and how to reserve your spot today! We’re also currently offering an early bird discount of $200 off until the end of the month!

I hope to see you soon under the Costa Rican sun!

“I’m Boring”: The Story I’ve Been Telling Myself for 15 Years

30 Dec, 2016 in Sharon's Blog tagged full potential / hold us back / i'm boring / life coach / life fulfillment / life map / limiting beliefs / sharon stokes / Toronto Life Coach / values / we make assumptions / what we believe by Sharon Stokes

I’m Boring

We’ve all developed stories about ourselves we don’t realize are playing in the back of our minds a lot of the time.

For me one of the stories I recently discovered I was telling myself was that I’m boring.

Something happened 15 years ago that made me believe this about myself. I didn’t realize until recently how much it truly affected my level of confidence all these years.

We hold onto so many different emotions certain experiences give us. Until we choose to face them head on, those emotions stay buried in our subconscious.

I’m hoping the story I share with you this week will help you uncover stories you’ve been telling yourself that are holding you back from going after the things you truly want in life.

The Real Reason You’re Not Achieving Your Goals

5 Dec, 2016 in Sharon's Blog tagged goal setting / how to be motivated / how to take action / life coach / life fulfillment / limiting beliefs / new year resolutions / sharon stokes / Toronto Life Coach by Sharon Stokes

The Real Reason You’re Not Achieving Your Goals

I’ve worked with many people when it comes to setting and achieving goals and I’ve learned it’s not as easy as ABC. There are so many factors when it comes to goal setting. A lot of them we don’t tend to be aware of.

As we get closer to the New Year and start setting new resolutions, it’s important to keep these tips in mind.

When we first think of goal setting we typically look at the big picture and then figure out the smaller action steps we need to take to get there. It’s not as simple as that. Even knowing your “why” or your intention may not always be enough.

The real reason you may not be achieving your goals is because you didn’t do enough work around initially setting the goal in the first place. If you truly want to make changes in your life, the first action step you need to take is doing work around your limiting beliefs. Those unconscious beliefs easily creep into our ability to reach our goals.

Check out this weeks video to learn more about how to go after what you really want in life.

How to Get People to Notice You

28 Nov, 2016 in Sharon's Blog tagged create opportunities / dream big / fear of failure / full potential / get noticed / how to be motivated / how to get people to notice you / life coach / life fulfillment / live up to your full potential / manifest / sharon stokes / take initiative / Toronto Life Coach / true potential by Sharon Stokes

How to get people to notice you

This past year I’ve learned a really big lesson when it comes to getting people to notice me.

For about 9 years I became quite quiet and really comfortable doing the same thing day after day. At the same time I also felt frustrated because nothing was changing in my life. Now I realize how small I was keeping myself. I was afraid to take more initiative or risks because I was afraid I would fail. I just assumed people knew what I was good at and when the time was right opportunities would just come my way.

Let me tell you – that kind of thinking rarely gets you anywhere! If you want more out of life and people to notice you, you have to find ways to create opportunities for yourself.

It’s important to realize Prince Charming isn’t just going to fall from the sky, or that job isn’t just going to magically appear in front of you. You need to take action and put yourself out there!

Discover How to Refill Your Tank

3 Oct, 2016 in Sharon's Blog tagged find fulfillment / how to be happy / life coach / life fulfillment / life map / life purpose / refill your tank / sharon stokes / Toronto Life Coach by Sharon Stokes

Life Map – Refill Your Tank

I’m really excited to continue sharing more of the Life Map concept and it’s lingo with you!

The idea behind the Life Map is to really help you understand your journey up until now, to own your story and discover how certain people, events and experiences have helped shape who you are. It will also clear any roadblocks that are currently in your way so you can start achieving those goals you set out for yourself.

There’s specific language that will give you a deeper look into who you really are and the different experiences you’ve had in your life. For example, you’ll be able to recognize when you’ve shifted gears, or when you hit a fork in the road. You will know exactly what’s in your roadside assistance kit, and be able to pinpoint the navigators in your life. Having all this insight from your past will help guide you forward into a life filled with more meaning, purpose and fulfillment.

Today I want to talk about how to refill your tank! Just like how your car needs to be filled with gas – so do you!

We’ve all had times when we’ve felt low. Maybe it has to do with a relationship, a job or just an overall feeling of not being fulfilled.

When you’re in that place it can be really challenging to pull yourself out of it. What really helps is being aware of what it takes to fill you back up. It’s rare we think about this in times of feeling low but it’s a good practice to start getting into so we can pull ourselves out of it faster!

Check out this weeks video to help you discover how you can start refilling your tank today!