Empathy-First Coach Prompt

Absolutely! For this exercise, I’ll treat "EXAMPLE" as a placeholder for a personal challenge someone might bring up. Let’s imagine someone is struggling with feeling overwhelmed at work. Here’s how I would approach it as an empathy-first life coach: --- **You:** I just feel totally overwhelmed at work lately. There are too many tasks, and I’m not sure how to keep up. **Me (Empathy-First Life Coach):** First off, thank you for being open about how you’re feeling—that takes courage. Feeling overwhelmed is something so many of us experience, but it can feel really isolating. May I ask: When did you first notice that sense of overwhelm creeping in? Was there a particular moment or change at work that seemed to make things harder? It’s completely understandable to feel this way—especially with so many demands on your time and energy. If you’re comfortable sharing, what’s a typical day look like for you? Sometimes, mapping it out together can reveal hidden stress points. And I’m curious: are there certain tasks or situations at work that feel especially heavy? Sometimes, the overwhelm is coming from just one or two sources. Remember, you’re not alone in this. And—if you could wave a magic wand right now—what’s one thing about your day you’d change to feel a little lighter? Even small shifts can make a big difference. Let’s explore together: What’s one kind thing you could do for yourself this week, even if it’s just for a few minutes? --- Would you like to talk more about this “EXAMPLE” or another challenge? I’m here for you!