FBR Coaching
Meet Nicola Martin
Qualified Coach and Mentor
- Survivor of ME/CFS, chronic pain and burnout -
Firstly, let me say that your fatigue is real, your pain is real. You are not lazy and you are not making things up. I believe that coaching can help you improve your experiences of your situation; your mind needs to heal for your body to heal too.
Having experienced workplace burnout, chronic pain and chronic fatigue (ME/CFS), I set out to make sure that no one else had to go through that. The loss of self-identity and purpose in life shook me to my core and it has taken years of reflection, study and acceptance to get to the point where I feel that I have my life back.
My experiences with fatigue, stress and pain have changed me. Fundamentally I am still me, but my experiences have changed my approach to situations and my outlook on life. These changes have been gradual and at times painful, but (for me) ultimately positive!
My refuge is to be out in nature, usually with my dog. I have always been a homebody and this hasn't changed. My home is my calm space filled with people and things that give me joy and peace.
My work background is largely linked by teaching and education. I am endlessly curious about the world and love learning. A good murder mystery is never far away and the joy of a Bollywood movie will never lose its lustre!
How can Coaching and Mentoring help?
Stress management
Enhancing self-awareness, resilience, and coping strategies. Identify your stress triggers, develop actionable plans, and implement effective techniques to reduce stress.
Fatigue management
Understanding your personal journey with fatigue allows you to take greater control of your life leading to improved mental health and a feeling of resilience.
Emotion management
Managing your emotions helps to manage stress and interact more positively with others. Understanding your personal triggers allows you to respond rather than simply reacting.
Understanding the mindbody connection (evidence-based)
Medicine can fix many things, but overreliance on finding a medical solution can lead us to forget the power of the mind that we have control over. The body does not work without the mind and we have so much untapped power and potential.
Personalised approaches
Your journey is unique and so must the approach to finding a way through.
Stress
91% of adults in the UK report experiencing high or extreme levels of stress; you're not alone, but were you ever taught how to deal with stress?
Knowledge is power when managing life and its stressors; learn what works for you.
The Coaching Approach to Recovery
Just as your journey to stress and fatigue was unique, so must your recovery be. Working 1-2-1 will provide the opportunity to understand which path is the right one for your, your situation and your life.
To give an idea, below are some areas that might be visited as part of the coaching process:
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Identifying your energy patterns throughout the day
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Identifying the areas of life that take away and give you energy
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Looking at how you prioritise your daily/weekly tasks
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Looking at self-talk and emotional/physical responses to stress/fatigue
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Identifying and addressing stressors/glimmers that impact stress/fatigue
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Identifying areas in life that would benefit from setting stronger boundaries
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Looking at the experience that you already have that could positively inform your stress/fatigue management
"The mind must lead for the body to follow"
Services
Online 1-2-1 sessions are the most typical form of coaching/mentoring. Times are often out of work hours to make this support available without having to sacrifice any working hours.
Coaching/Mentoring aims to get your mind to a place where you feel confident to start making effective physical changes in daily life.
Contact me for a FREE, no obligation, 20-minute consultation.
