insideKENT Magazine Issue 25 - April 2014 | Page 95

• Get a copy of your latest bank statement and
do a quick analysis. Mark each item either ‘A’
‘B’ or ‘C’. ‘A’s’ are essential items such as your
mortgage, gas bill and water rates. ‘B’ items
are things like mobile phone bills, Sky TV and
services which are a necessity, but not crucial.
And finally, ‘C’ items are luxuries buys such as
DVDs, shoes and takeaways – basically things
that are nice to have. By doing this, you will
gain a clearer picture of where your money is
going each month.
• Look at the ‘C’ items on your statement analysis;
what are you wasting money on? Write a list
of three ways you can cut back this week.
• Now look at your ‘A’ and ‘B’ items and start
looking into where savings can be made; ensure
you research your service providers to make
sure you’re getting the best deal on the market.

• Early morning is the best time for both the body
and spirit as you are rested and fresh, and the
world around you is at its calmest. Set your
alarm half an hour earlier and use this time to
meditate, do some gentle exercise, or to simply
sit and have your morning cup of tea. You'll be
amazed at what a difference it makes to your
day.
• Ensure you have at least two early nights each
week. Fill your sleep tank and enjoy the positive
effect it has on your energy levels.
• Have one night a week where you don’t cook.
Instead, opt for a take away or just pull
something out of the freezer that you can pop
in the oven.

Create your vision

Re-launch your career
In order to achieve the things you want in life,
you need to set specific and measurable goals.
Good goals keep us motivated, happy, and
ultimately moving forward. What is your vision
for the year ahead?

Dust the cobwebs from your mind

• Decide on three areas of your life where
improvement is most needed, whether it’s your
finances, relationship or career, and set yourself
one goal within each area.
• Ensure you write these goals down and put
them somewhere you can see them every day.
• Take just five action steps every week in order
to move towards each of your goals.

Fine-tune your routine
Listen out for your own negative self-talk, which
I call your 'Inner Critic'. Negative thoughts and
beliefs can be very dangerous for your own
personal growth, as they tend to keep you trapped
in your comfort zone.
• Challenge your negative thoughts and beliefs.
Are they really true, and if so what evidence is
there? I can guarantee that you are your
harshest critic.
• Make a commitment to start listening out for
the gentle little voice inside – what I call
your 'Inner Guide'. Your 'Inner Guide' has total
belief in you and once you start actively and
regularly listening, your life will change
dramatically.
• Ask yourself ‘what positive messages do I need
to hear throughout my day?’ and make these
your daily mantras in order to move forward.

We all lead hectic lives and try to cram as much
in as possible, but how often do we stop for a
second and think about our daily schedule?
What’s working for you and what’s not? Think
about how can you alter your daily routine to
allow for a bit more ‘me time’.

As a life coach, much of my work is based around
helping people to find a more fulfilling career that
meets their individual passions and values. We
spend most of our week working, so it’s
imperative that we enjoy our job. Are you fulfilling
your potential?
• Do a mind dump of all your likes and dislikes,
passions and values, talents and abilities, and
then take an objective look at your current job.
How many of the boxes does it actually tick?
• If you’re looking for a career change, start listing
all of your ideas on a blank piece of paper –
both pie-in-the-sky and logical options. Then,
start researching each idea in turn, looking at
training, funding and your experience. Most
importantly, make contact with people who are
already in that line of work and pick their brains.
• If you’re generally happy, but would like to
make a few small tweaks, take some time to
list five things that would make your working
week more enjoyable – from working from
home once a week, to just getting out of the
office at lunchtime. Most importantly, take
action!

Louise Presley-Turner is a lifestyle expert, business mentor and author of Finding a Future
That Fits (Hay House). Louise helps women all around the globe to discover their life’s
purpose, build their business and create an awesome life. Louise’s unique style of coaching
has produced some amazing results, helping people to define their goals and turn their
lives around with amazing success. Get your free life evaluator and planner now at
www.thegameoflife.co.uk.

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