Underlying Automatic Commitments

Underlying Automatic Commitments (UACs) are a set of beliefs of judgments that we hold about ourselves, our world, or the people in our lives. They are subconscious commitments, not something we deliberately choose to commit to, like a marriage, job, or weight loss goal.

 People who constantly have the same outcomes in life – they can’t keep a job, their relationships are always dysfunctional, they have money problems – might be dealing with UACs. To overcome the UAC and move forward in life, people should ask themselves, “how is this serving me?” When people can identify the UAC and find out what it proves, they can gain the power to do something about it.

 If I have a desire to lose weight but I don’t do to the gym, I am not committed to my weight-loss goal; I’m committed to lying on the sofa! By finding out why I’m committed to lying around (maybe I feel like I don’t deserve to look good), I can address the reasons behind the UAC and make a conscious choice to commit to a healthier alternative.

Advanced Coaching

Part of delving deeper into coaching is using advanced techniques to help clients reach their full potential. Setting goals is important, although not everyone who hires a coach needs help with goals. Creating the life you want is important too, and can be done through goals, although it doesn’t have to. For example, people can surround themselves with a network of people who encourage them.

People need to look at their values and see how their lives align to them. Some great things to have in life are good health, solid finances, respect, a beautiful dwelling, healthy boundaries, the ability to say no, to ask for what you want, and to tell the truth. Sometimes simple pleasures are better than grand goals that will make the neighbors envious but don’t nourish you.

 Picture the life you want, let your enthusiasm for that life grow, and go for it!