Self-improvement Enthusiast Gifts

"With therapy, I've found I don't need it."

Caution: Perfectionists at Work Next 1/4 Mile.

"I was just like you, then I hired a life coach. Now look at me!"

'Your fear of being publicly exposed as a fraud is a stress-related disorder called 'Imposter Syndrome.' It's common among people in high-profile authority positions, and, of course, in actual phonies like you!'

'It's done wonders for my self-esteem.'

Mental Baggage Claim

Meeting tonight/Help for Skeptics...or is there?

"Why do you call it a thyroid problem when it's been giving me an excuse for the 20 pounds I gained this year?"

"Having done the 'Coaching Skills Questionnaire' I think I need a coach to coach me in improving my coaching!"

'It must be a problem of interpretation. I've read this book DOZENS of times, and I keep winding up here!'

"...but what we're looking for is ability"

'I'm writing my New Year's resolutions.' - 'I resolve to finish everything that I start.'

We see this on occasion...someone self-actualizes and becomes empowered simultaneously and they spontaneously combust.'

"Teach yourself what you don't know you don't know."

Security/Insecurity.

"Sorry, but that just doesn't sound like much of a problem. Whenever I feel uncomfortable in my own skin, I shed it!"

'On the positive side, we were very impressed with the number of your personal weaknesses you were able to identify!'

'It always hurts more when...'

Woman at computer thinking 'Time to download a new me upgrade.'

"As your coach, I try not to have any preconceptions about you, you self-righteous, dictatorial scumbag."

A person trying to stop over-consuming, but not being able to find out how to.

'You are my best work.'

'I just want a little recognition, nothing much, maybe a Lifetime Achievement Award.'

Room for improvement

'I'm holding my breath to avoid change.'

'I'm afraid this new self you reinvented has already been patented.'

"I have this fantasy of everyone else in my life reinventing themselves."

"It probably wouldn't work."

As you get older your eyesight may fade a little....which is a good job all things considered.

'It's a good thing you called us when you did, Mrs. McPhee. Your basement was nearly hip-deep in toxic shame!'

Pastoring for Dummies

Jack had considered himself a pretty cool guy until one morning, after losing track for a while, he woke up and poof, he was a dork.

"I'm starting my diet today."

Fred gets a new perspective.

"I thought when I got my Ph.D. things would be different but I am still a chicken."