Author: Inês Paler

Finish line

Finish line The final milestone to the Coaching Certification has started.   This evaluation consists of eleven sessions of Observed Coaching and professional feedback.   Today was the first session and it was very good to see other people coaching. There were many different styles and approaches they used. I took great tips and realised that I am happy with many aspects of my coaching style.   One of the highlights was the Observer. She was awesome at giving constructive feedback. She made sure that the message got through while keeping the receiver motivated.   Giving feedback is hard...

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Week 28 – Coconut

Week 28 – Coconut Connecting with others Week 28! 3rd Trimester “There’s something that feels quite special about relying on a strong community to be a part of the baby’s life.”  Interacting The baby is moving and kicking more and more. It’s quite fun and interactive, including for his daddy. We had a busy week, with appointments and family visits. It turned out to work quite well. It provided a good distraction from the Diabetes and more focus on the baby and the people we care about. There was this moment where three generations of women put their hand on...

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Week 27 – Lamp

Week 27 – Lamp Pregnancy Challenges Week 27, it’s growing! “There are these flash moments when it’s real, acutely real and overwhelming.”  Emotional Challenges The baby is now the size of a camping lamp or something like 14,5 inches and 37 cms. He’s big! This week, with the new year and having the husband at home there was more interactions between daddy and son. There’s still some time for the next appointment when we get to know more about how he’s progressing and if all is on track for birth. Because he will be born. I know, this might sound...

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Happy 2016. Happy 2017!

A moment of Gratitude. It’s New Year’s time, at least in this part of the world. While I never fully engaged in the promises and commitments for the following year, it is unavoidable to look back at the past 12 months. For the first time since we are together, my husband and I are spending the last night of the year at home. It’s just us and the fireplace. We are not going to exotic places or where the weather is the opposite from here. We love to travel and explore new places while taking advantage of a less hectic...

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