We recently connected with Deborah Houston and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Deborah, really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose?
As a certified life coach, I found purpose through my journey of healing and empowerment. I experienced heartbreak and a dead-end relationship that left me questioning myself and crushed my confidence. To add to the pain, I also lost my son in a tragic accident. However, I refused to stay in the darkness and sought help, transforming my life.
Today, I stand firm in my true essence, enjoying a fulfilling life with my amazing husband and blended family. These defining moments shaped my purpose, and now I’m dedicated to helping others find their starting points, gain confidence, and embrace happiness, love, and healthy relationships. I understand the pain of feeling broken and alone. I’m here to support you when you’re ready to break free.
Breaking free means letting go of negative patterns and toxic friendships, and embracing the life your higher self desires. Don’t fear change or the fact that you don’t have your life together. Instead, embrace the opportunities that change can bring.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
My certified life coaching services support adults in healing from divorce and heartbreak. I understand that navigating through the aftermath of such life-altering events can be incredibly challenging, and I am here to support and guide you toward a brighter, more fulfilling future.
Helping individuals rebuild their lives, regain self-confidence, and discover a renewed sense of purpose, is what I’m deeply committed to. My approach is rooted in empathy, non-judgment, and a deep layer of compassion, as I started over from heartbreak too. You will have a safe and supportive space to freely express your emotions, process your experiences, and develop effective forward-thinking strategies.
What sets Inner Perspective Coaching apart is the unwavering belief in your resilience and ability to thrive beyond heartbreak. You see your potential to transform pain into personal empowerment. Your coaching sessions are customized to meet your unique needs, ensuring a personalized experience that addresses your specific challenges and aspirations.
Furthermore, I am expanding my free online resources to include guided meditations and workbooks to help you navigate the healing process at your own pace. My commitment to your growth extends beyond our coaching sessions. I aim to provide ongoing support and inspiration to guide you toward lasting transformation, which sets me apart from other coaches.
Whether you are recently divorced or still healing from a previous heartbreak, I’m dedicated to helping you reclaim your life and create a future filled with happiness, fulfillment, and love.
Together let’s embark on a transformative journey toward healing, resilience, and the empowerment you deserve.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Going through a healing journey after a breakup and heartbreak was a challenging and transformative experience. Reflecting on this journey, the qualities, skills, and areas of knowledge that greatly impacted my healing process and still stand out today are self-compassion, emotional awareness, and self-discovery.
The best advice about these is to recognize that practicing self-compassion allows you to be gentle with yourself as you navigate the healing process. Start showing it by being aware of your self-talk and replacing self-criticism with self-encouragement.
Conquering emotional awareness is acknowledging and accepting your emotions without judgment. Always allow yourself to feel emotions as they come up, such as sadness, anger, and disappointment. Journaling about them and ways they are not benefitting you is a great way to learn to manage them more effectively, promoting healing and growth.
Lastly, a breakup can be an opportunity for self-discovery. Reconnecting with yourself and exploring new interests, passions, and goals will lead to becoming the higher version of yourself and reaching new levels in life.
If you are in the early stages of your healing journey, be patient with yourself, as healing takes time, and everyone’s journey is unique. Allow yourself to grieve, process your emotions, and heal at your own pace without comparing yourself to the journies of others.
What would you advise – going all in on your strengths or investing on areas where you aren’t as strong to be more well-rounded?
Inside the healing journey after a divorce or breakup, reflecting on your weaknesses exposed during the relationship is normal. What you uncover can lead to valuable growth opportunities. Deciding whether it’s better to focus solely on strengths or strive for overall improvement is a great coaching topic.
My perspective is investing in your strengths can lead to greater self-confidence, fulfillment, and success in specific areas, and building on them can help you find a sense of purpose and enjoy the process of continuous growth in the areas where you naturally feel confident.
However, using weaknesses strategically and actively working on them is how you broaden your abilities and expand your comfort zone, leading to resilience and versatility, which can be advantageous to create the life of your dreams.
For example, imagine you’re an introvert who struggles with meeting people. The biggest challenge and discomfort for you is mingling in a crowd. But, attending an event and being social boosts your self-confidence and opens doors to impactful communication in both personal and professional settings.
Ultimately, deciding to focus more on strengths or invest effort in weaknesses depends on your personal goals, values, and aspirations. Focusing on strengths can be fulfilling, whereas weaknesses can cultivate well-rounded growth.
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