Clare Procter Life Coaching

01/02/2026

Happy February 💕

28/01/2026

📚 MONTHLY SELF DEVELOPMENT BOOK REVIEW - EMOTIONAL AGILITY by SUSAN DAVID 📚

📕 OVERVIEW 📕

This month I have chosen the book Emotional Agility by Psychologist Susan David where she explores how our inner emotional world shapes the quality of our lives. She introduces the concept of emotional agility — the ability to experience thoughts and feelings fully, without being controlled by them, and to respond in ways that align with our values rather than our habits.

Rather than encouraging “positive thinking” or emotional suppression, this book teaches us how to face difficult emotions with curiosity, compassion, and courage. It’s about learning how to show up for our lives — even when it’s uncomfortable — and choosing growth over avoidance.

💡 KEY LESSONS 💡

✨ 1) Emotions are data, not directives
Feelings give us information, but they don’t have to dictate our actions.

✨ 2) Discomfort is part of growth
Avoiding difficult emotions keeps us stuck; leaning into them helps us move forward.

✨ 3) Unhook from unhelpful stories
We often get trapped in rigid narratives (“I’m not good enough,” “This always happens to me”). Emotional agility helps us notice these stories without letting them define us.

✨ 4) Values over goals
Goals can change, but values guide how we live daily. Acting from values creates lasting fulfillment.

✨ 5) Self-compassion builds resilience
Being kind to ourselves during struggle isn’t weakness — it’s a strength.

✍️ REFLECTION & JOURNAL PROMPTS ✍️

Use these prompts as a personal learning exercise:

📝 1) What emotions do I tend to avoid or suppress? What do I fear might happen if I allowed myself to feel them?

📝 2) What recurring inner story do I notice when I’m stressed or challenged?

📝 3) When I pause instead of reacting, what choices become available to me?

📝 4) What are three core values I want my decisions to reflect — even during difficult moments?

📝 5) How can I practice responding rather than reacting this week?

⭐️ MY COACHING PERSPECTIVE ⭐️

As a life coach, I see Emotional Agility as a powerful reminder that personal growth is about understanding yourself.

So many people believe they need to feel confident, calm, or “ready” before taking action. Susan David flips this idea on its head. You don’t need to eliminate fear, self-doubt, or sadness you need to learn how to move forward with them.

Emotional agility is a skill we can all practice daily:
• Pausing instead of reacting
• Listening instead of judging
• Choosing values instead of habits

When we stop fighting our emotions and start learning from them, real transformation begins.

14/01/2026

Love this advice ⭐️

03/01/2026

Have you tried EFT tapping? ❤️

01/01/2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all my wonderful followers…I hope 2026 fills your cup with Peace Joy Hope and Love ❤️

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas 🎄 Wishing all my wonderful followers peace, love and joy ❤️

22/12/2025

📚 MONTHLY SELF-DEVELOPMENT BOOK REVIEW 📚

📖 OVERVIEW 📕

This month’s book I have chosen is The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey — a classic in personal development. Rather than focusing on quick fixes or surface-level success, Covey’s work is rooted in character, values, and long-term inner alignment. The book invites us to take responsibility for our lives and move from reacting to life, to consciously creating it.

🌟 KEY LESSONS 🌟

THE 7 HABITS:

1. Be Proactive
Take responsibility for your life by focusing on what you can control and choosing your response, rather than reacting to circumstances.

2. Begin with the End in Mind
Get clear on your values and vision so your daily actions align with the life and person you want to become.

3. Put First Things First
Prioritise what truly matters, not just what feels urgent, by organising your time around your values.

4. Think Win–Win
Approach relationships and challenges with the mindset that solutions can benefit everyone, not just one side.

5. Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Practice deep, empathetic listening before expressing your own perspective.

6. Synergise
Value differences and collaborate openly, knowing that shared solutions are often better than individual ones.

7. Sharpen the Saw
Invest regularly in renewing yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually to sustain long-term effectiveness.

✍️ REFLECTION & JOURNAL PROMPTS ✍️

1. Be Proactive
Where in my life can I take back ownership instead of waiting for things to change?

2. Begin with the End in Mind
What values do I want my decisions to reflect, and how do I want my life to feel?

3. Put First Things First
What am I saying “yes” to that pulls me away from what truly matters?

4. Think Win–Win
How can I honour both my needs and the needs of others in my relationships?

5. Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Where could I listen more deeply before responding or explaining myself?

6. Synergise
What strengths or perspectives could I welcome from others to create better outcomes?

7. Sharpen the Saw
How am I currently caring for my energy, wellbeing, and inner balance?

🦉 MY COACHING PERSPECTIVE 🦉

In my coaching work, I often see how life-changing it is when people move from feeling overwhelmed or out of control to feeling grounded and empowered. What makes The 7 Habits so impactful is its focus on alignment — between values, actions, and relationships. This book isn’t about doing more; it’s about living more intentionally, with integrity and balance at the centre.

If you’re seeking sustainable change rather than short-term motivation, this book offers a solid foundation to return to again and again. It’s an all time classic for anyone who is interested in self development.

💭 Have you read this book before? Which habit resonates most with you right now?

04/12/2025

Proud to be included in this wonderful wellbeing initiative for unpaid carers by Carers Plus Yorkshire

Carers give so much of themselves every day so if you’re ready to refocus on your wellbeing, reconnect with your confidence, and make space for your own growth, I’m here to support you. 🌟

Your wellbeing matters just as much as the people you care for ❤️

🌟 New Offer! 🌟

We’re delighted to have Clare Procter Life Coaching on board and to be able to offer this pledge to our Hambleton and Richmondshire clients! 🌿

Through 1:1 coaching, Clare provides a safe, supportive space to explore goals, build confidence, & develop strategies for overcoming barriers. Her approach focuses on self-empowerment, balance, & fulfilment in everyday life.

Restology 🔗 www.carersplus.net/our-services/restology

02/12/2025

Some self care ideas for December ⛄️ 🎅 🎄 🎉

29/11/2025

📚 SELF DEVELOPMENT BOOK REVIEW : THE GREATNESS MINDSET BY LEWIS HOWES 📚

📘 OVERVIEW 📕

The book I have chosen this month is Greatness Mindset by Lewis Howes because it is a practical and uplifting guide that challenges readers to take control of their thoughts, habits, and emotional patterns. Lewis blends personal experience, mindset principles, and actionable tools to help readers shift from self-doubt and stagnation to clarity, confidence, and purpose

He explores themes such as self-awareness, accountability, emotional resilience, and the power of disciplined thinking. The book is both encouraging and direct—pushing readers to not only dream bigger but also develop the mental framework required to live those dreams.

🔑 KEY LESSONS 🔑

1. Your Mindset Determines Your Direction
Success doesn’t begin with external action but with the internal narratives we nurture. Shifting your beliefs reshapes your behaviours—and ultimately your outcomes.

2. Discipline Is More Powerful Than Motivation
Rather than waiting for motivation to strike, he encourages building routines and systems that make positive action automatic.

3. Emotional Honesty Accelerates Growth
Acknowledging your inner struggles allows you to move through them. The book highlights how honesty with yourself is the cornerstone of transformation.

4. Small Daily Decisions Compound Over Time
Every choice—how you show up, what you consume mentally, how you speak to yourself—builds your long-term identity.

5. Responsibility Is Empowerment
He reframes responsibility not as pressure but as freedom. When you own your life, you reclaim your power to change it.

✍️ REFLECTION & JOURNAL PROMPTS ✍️

1. What limiting belief am I most ready to release right now? Why?

2. Which daily habit would create the biggest positive shift in my life if I strengthened it?

3. Where am I waiting for motivation instead of creating discipline?

4. What emotional truth do I need to acknowledge to move forward?

5. What does “the greatest version of me” think, feel, and do on a regular day?

⭐️ MY COACHING PERSPECTIVE ⭐️

The Greatness Mindset is a great book to use if you wish to improve your mindset as it guides you through some principles to explore to help master your mindset and live a more fulfilling life.

If you’re on a journey of self-development, personal leadership, or identity transformation, this book offers both inspiration and structure.
I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to elevate their mental framework and step into a more intentional, empowered version of themselves.

26/11/2025

Are you feeling trapped? Listen to this 😮

12/11/2025