Kevin has the best of intentions. In our coaching sessions, he speaks openly about his struggles with procrastination but says he is confident that he will follow the plan we outlined.
Yet, in subsequent sessions, Kevin shares that it was an off-week, unexpected obstacles arose, and he was unable to start his plan.As coaches and therapists, we are well acquainted with clients like Kevin.
At first, we show empathy for his struggle, stay positive, and problem-solve. Each week brings similar tales and we feel stuck. “Am I enabling Kevin?” we wonder. “Is he just saying what he thinks I want to hear?
Read more on additudemag.com