Be SMART about it.

Perfect, now that you have a blank canvas , we can set your new life in motion. The most important thing to determine is what you want and by when. Allow me to walk you through a simple exercise that will assist in creating your new life; otherwise, what’s predictable is that you will recreate different versions of what you had or were before.

What does the future, that you are committed to creating, look like? Visualize the person you want to be. What do you see, smell, hear? Who are you? What are you doing? How did you get there? Write it all down. It doesn’t have to be much, a paragraph will suffice. Alternatively, you can create a vision board with a collection of images that represent that future. The idea is to realize (and focus on) who you want to be and have the person from that “created future” determine the actions you need to take right now. You are not there yet but there are steps you can take to bridge the gap and help you become aware of the things in the way. Give yourself projects, S.M.A.R.T goals and deadlines. Put them down on paper and work backwards.

Let’s say you want to lose 30 pounds in three months. How many pounds will you need to lose per week to make that happen? Where will you be after one month? Where would you need to be after two? Create a plan to ensure your success and GO! Let people know what you are up to. I encourage you to create as many support groups as possible. The more people you tell, the more likely you are to follow through. What can you do right now to create the support structures that would assist you?Accountability is key.

How am I going to live today in order to create the tomorrow I'm
committed to? ~Anthony Robbins

Do you have a goal or idea in mind? Not sure how or where to begin? Feel free to contact me at if@ifonlylifecoaching.com for a sample session of how a life coaching partnership can support you.


Ileana Ferreras, ICF Member and an affiliate of Accomplishment Coaching

Nada, Nada, Nada.... Not a Damn Thing.

Blank Canvas. This is the best way to begin, with nothing. Inside of that the possibilities are endless, right? Trouble is, most of us create while resisting. We create on top of past fears and filters instead of finding a way to start with nothing. What if I told you that you could transform any area of your life simply by ‘taking on’ nothing? What if you became that blank canvas? Do you see how you could create a life you love? How many of you are inspired and then thought of 10 reasons why you can’t? “Sure I could, if only…. I had the time, the right car, a better job… more money?”

What would your life look like if you managed to get all of those “if onlys” out of your way? Who could you be? What could you accomplish? What would you create? IF ONLY Life Coaching was established to help people eliminate their excuses and take a stand for themselves as perfectly creative, resourceful and whole. Still not buying it? Good, because it’s free. A very Wise woman once told me to focus on the “what” and the “how” will take care of itself. When the “what” is driving, all those road blocks will lose power and seem to fade way, if not disappear all together. Think of all that would be possible if nothing were in your way.

So, what do you need to let go of to get you to a place of nothing? Are you interested in a new relationship, but still holding on to the pain or disappointment of all your past loves? Are you interested in making more money but are not willing to find an opportunity that will pay you what you're worth? If you are interested in creating and designing the life you have always wanted, start here. Identify your “if onlys” in the area you wish to transform. What does that bring up for you? Is it uncomfortable for you to be all those limitations? Are you ready to breakthrough all those barriers now? Brian Tracy had the right idea when he said, "To get what you've never had, you must do what you've never done." Your commitment can take you places you never imagined. Shall we?


~Ileana Ferreras, ICF Member and an affiliate of Accomplishment Coaching