Research Paper: The Law of Attraction in Coaching

Research Paper By Nisha Lall
(Life Coach, INDIA)

Introduction

When you really want something, the whole universe conspires to make it happen!
Paulo Coelho

‘The Law of Attraction’ could not have been defined any simpler than as done by Paulo Coelho. The growing interest in the Law of Attraction through the books and audio-visual products that have been produced in recent years shows that many people want to change their lives for the better and are looking for tools and techniques that can help them
achieve this.

In recent years life coaching has also become increasingly popular and there are now a range of coaches who specialze on areas such as career coaching, prosperity coaching or relationship coaching. Life coaching tends to concentrate on tried and tested methods of goal setting and action planning, which are extremely powerful and effective. ii The
objective of this paper is to explore how a coach can use this empowering technique to support a client’s journey on a quest for fulfillment.

The Law of Attraction

For many, “The Secret” hasn’t been a secret for centuries. It’s been going by different
names. Every other generation feels the need to rename it, to make it theirs. But changing the name doesn’t change the idea.

The concept of “positive thinking” was the last topic and the “Law of Attraction” is the newest. But the focus is still the same. What you think will happen, will happen. Your thoughts will manifest themselves into your reality. The words change, but not the meaning.

Focusing on negative things will cause these negative things to become reality. If your life and mind are filled with anger, hate and dissatisfaction, you will find yourself surrounded by those very same things.

Learning to focus your thoughts on positive things, love, happiness and contentment will have the desired results and your life will be filled with these positive things. Just wishing for the good things in life will not make them magically appear right before your eyes. It’s a learning process in which you teach yourself to change the way you think.

The average human mind tends to focus on the negative. Worrying about fears, whether real or imagined, consumes much of our thought process. It’s part of our survival instinct. Often this takes place on an unconscious level, and we don’t even notice these thoughts. The Law of Attraction is the way to change your thinking process. Regardless of its name, the result is the same: Improving your daily life through your thoughts.

Attract the Universe and Achieve Your Goals

The Universal Law of Attraction can be a very effective tool in making you achieve your goals and practically everything else you want to have in this lifetime. You will realize that desire should always start from within, and the world will just obey your thoughts, actions and ideas. Here are some guidelines on how to get your objectives just the way you want.

Ask the Universe

According to the Universal Law of Attraction, ask the universe and it shall give to you. However, to achieve your goals, you have to truly have an idea about what kind of thing or event you want to happen in your life. There are plenty of items that you can ask from the world. The most common are superficial things such as money, a new car, a new house, etc. More meaningful items include better relationships with your family or spouse, happiness in your job and life, etc. All of these can be given to you at the time you want and in the extent you need.

The Way You Ask

The way you ask the universe will also matter. Keep in mind that the universe will immediately hear and respond in the manner you believe in. Your first thought might go, ‘I want a brand new Ferrari.’ The world will then respond, ‘Your wish is my command.’ However, other thoughts can still enter such as, ‘But it may still be when I’m in my 40’s.’ or ‘But it will happen when I get the promotion.’ or even ‘It can’t happen.’ The world will just say yes to everything you inject in your thoughts.

The time, extent, severity and other details of your wish will be determined by your mind alone. If you have any doubt or disbelief about the power of the universe to provide, then it will truly give to you accordingly. Make sure you clean your thoughts thoroughly so that you set your goals straight and allow the universe to perform the best way.