Sarah V Coaching

03/09/2026

Our experiences matter.

The things we've lived through matter.

The beliefs we've developed matter.

But I've learnt that awareness gives us an opportunity to start meeting ourselves differently.

With more compassion.

More understanding.

More choice.

And perhaps a little less judgement.

03/09/2026

I've discovered some fascinating things about the stories I tell myself.

Some were obvious.

Others were so deeply embedded that I'd turned them into personality traits.

“I just don't like structure.”

“I'm a bit chaotic.”

“I don't really like being centre stage.”

Some of those things may simply be preferences.

But sometimes a “quirk” can also be protecting an old belief.

I've become much more curious about the difference.

What story about yourself have you never thought to question?

03/09/2026

02/09/2026

Looking back at old patterns can be uncomfortable.

Especially when we can see how they've affected our relationships, choices or sense of self.

But I've found it more useful to become curious about them.

What was this pattern trying to do for me?

What was I protecting myself from?

What did I believe I needed to do to belong, feel safe or avoid rejection?

Understanding can be the beginning of choosing differently.

01/09/2026

I've made mistakes.

I still do.

And I've learnt that beating myself up doesn't make me more accountable.

I can acknowledge what happened.

I can apologise.

I can make changes.

And I can still treat myself with compassion.

For me, self-acceptance doesn't mean avoiding responsibility.

It means taking responsibility without abandoning myself in the process.

01/09/2026

How many people do you ask before you trust yourself?

Sometimes we gather so many opinions that we become even more confused.

Other people's perspectives can be helpful.

But eventually, we need to come back to ourselves.

What do I think?

What do I feel?

What feels true for me?