SHIFT has been created by Lara especially for young people. It was born out of her concern for the pressure they face in today’s society. Lara believes that too many young people are growing up believing that happiness and success come from behaving a certain way, and achieving perfection in their education and appearance. For those who don’t measure up the future can appear bleak, with so many striving to be someone they are not. The media has a huge influence on young people. The television programmes they watch, websites they visit, magazines they read, and the social networking sites they use. All of these are constantly bombarding teens with influential messages that place them under pressure to look and behave a certain way. In an increasingly pressurised and competitive education system, young people are also feeling under more pressure than ever to succeed academically. With targets and deadlines, a constant round of homework, regular tests, end-of-term and end-of-year exams – the pressure is certainly on!
So, what do young need to help them relieve the pressure, make their own decisions and accept themselves for who they really are?
Lara believes they need to SHIFT their thinking!
· Start to clarify who they really are
· Learn to take personal responsibility · Connect with their positive qualities · Consider what is holding them back · Discover how to overcome obstacles · Create a goal orientated action plan The programme is available to groups of up to ten young people, and to a limited number on a one to one basis. It is delivered in schools and training providers, and also on behalf of local authorities and parents. Various packages are available, contact Lara to discuss in confidence either by email at enquiries@larawilliamscoaching.co.uk or by calling 07779 341201
SHIFT helps young people to uncover their REAL aspirations, not the ones that everyone else has, or wants them to have. Only when young people do this can they achieve their REAL potential.
