Those Who Can – Becoming Damn Good

I had always dreamt of traveling the world. Not only to see all the beauty of the world but especially to experience diverse cultures and ways of life, learn new perspectives, taste various foods, talk to people, listen to their stories and thoughts, and get inspired. I had dreamt of being my own boss and having enough money to fulfill my needs. I was craving a life in which I would feel content, joyful, and at peace at once. A life full of experience, adventure but calmness. I desperately dreamt of tranquility, simplicity, and lightness in my everyday life. Guess what, it’s happening! I have never been happier, more relaxed, and better rested. I have never felt so rich – in heart, soul, experience, and abundance. I HAD NEVER THOUGHT IT WAS POSSIBLE. 

I always thought it was for „those“. THOSE WHO CAN. THOSE WHO KNOW BETTER. THOSE WHO ARE BETTER THAN ME. 

A perfect fit?

Don’t get me wrong. I had always HAD A NICE LIFE. 

A supportive family back home. Amazing and reliable friends. A loving partner to share my life with. Good job in the field of financial and administrative project management. A cozy flat in Brno. A bunch of hobbies starting with cooking, dancing, and ending with photography. An active life with all kinds of sports. Vacations in the mountains or by the sea. All things I needed to lead a peaceful, traditional life. I never had too much but I always had enough. I was a GOOD KID and a GOOD GIRL. The one who always handled everything. With a constant smile on my face, things around me precisely organized, life events properly managed, and (not only) work-life captured in detail in Excel tables, I was seen as a strong, smart, capable, and reliable one. And very often also as a tough and a cold one. My life looked like a perfect fit from the outside. What could I possibly complain about? And yet. SOMETHING WAS DESPERATELY MISSING AND TERRIBLY WRONG. 

A wild current

I LIVED IN CONSTANT ANXIETY! My stomach was nonstop shrunken in pain. Most of the time I wasn’t even aware of the pressure painfully squeezing my guts. I was very often dissatisfied, grumpy, desperate, and angry with myself, others, or circumstances. I was bored to death despite the fact I was overwhelming myself with activities. I felt lost. Nothing brought me relief and peace of mind. I TRIED HARD AND WORKED HARD TO CREATE A BETTER VERSION OF MYSELF BECAUSE I WAS AFRAID OF NOT BEING GOOD ENOUGH. I did everything possible to hide, so I followed all the shoulds and have-tos to blend in with the crowd.

Meanwhile, my heart was aching, and my mind was restlessly running around. I felt as if I was swept away by the current of a wild river, being dragged through life, fighting restlessly not to drown. Not being able to stop, get out and relax. 

At that time I had no idea that I already held all the resources. And IF I STOPPED FIGHTING, I COULD FLOAT, see the bluest sky above, the beauty around, and enjoy the ride joyfully and peacefully – while JUST BEING THE WAY I WAS. 

There are no those

One day – in the summer of 2014 – on my way to make myself a bit better again – I experienced language coaching with my private English teacher. I was heard out, asked about my passions and strengths instead of weaknesses, led to pay attention to small successes instead of failures, and inspired to appreciate every step of the way. She made me think of myself differently, inspired me to work hard without it being hard, and be kind to myself.

It was a life changer. At that moment I started to think about WHAT I TRULY LIKE, WHO I TRULY AM, and who I wanna become. That moment I started to LIVE MY OWN LIFE: do what I wanted to do instead of what I was expected to do.

I realized there are no „those“. That they are not any better, or smarter, or richer, or luckier than I was. That they just DREAM BIG AND ACT ON THEIR DREAMS! Not because they aren’t scared, but because they BELIEVE THEY CAN! They BELIEVE THEY ARE GOOD ENOUGH THE WAY THEY ARE. They don’t doubt themselves. They JUST DO IT. And so did I!

Saboteurs in action

That moment I decided that it was me who needed to change. Years of my personal growth started. Nonviolent communication. Courses. Positive psychology. Neurolinguistics. Yoga. Vedic meditation. Coaching. Somatic coaching. Therapeutic training. Suddenly it all made sense. I got to know myself, I got deep inside, and I fell in love – with myself and the processes. I was powerful. Nothing could stop me. I was the one in control. I was the one who could do everything I wished for. Do you smell the signs of a former restless, hyper-achiever, stickler, and controller here? You are right. All my inner saboteurs took a significant part in this. 

Just because

If only I knew that time that the true secret lies elsewhere but in changing myself. I would spare myself years of hard work. Instead, I would fully enjoy the progress and process. The true magic of a fulfilled, joyful, peaceful, and happy life didn’t come with changing myself but with ACCEPTING MYSELF THE WAY I WAS – JUST BECAUSE I WAS. I opened myself to vulnerability, and I allowed not only others but especially myself to see my own flaws. I took off the impenetrable iron wall of mine. And miracles began to happen. 

What is my (your) take-out?

THE SECRET LIES IN CHANGING MY APPROACH TO LIFE. Yes, I can (and you can too). Acting on my seemingly crazy dreams is much easier if I BELIEVE I AM DAMN💙GOOD THE WAY I AM. It brings so much wanted relief, lightness, kindness, and later on full joy, peace, and contentment. I don’t have to do anything, but I can do anything if I want to.

And you can too

Moreover, you don’t have to go through years of hard work and struggles alone, blindly guessing what could work. I’ve already taken this journey for you while inventing The Damn Good Method based on my experience and expertise. Let me guide you through. I don’t promise you miracles happening overnight and instant results with no work invested. But I promise you an enjoyable journey that will help you overcome your stuckness, ease your anxiety, and release overwhelm. The journey that nourishes your self-confidence, enhances safety and takes you to a joyful, peaceful, and fulfilled life of yours.

Let yourself free yourself and become powerful and vulnerable at once: message me „DAMN GOOD“ and let me introduce you to my individual coaching program “OFF THE GROUND – get yourself out there”. Gather your courage – let’s do it together!

Love & peace