Articles by Elisabetta Franzoso
All articles are written in line with my unique approach to coaching using the 4 Dimensions methodology. The 4 Dimensions take the following basic human aspects into account:
Physical, Emotional, Intellectual and Relational to help you discover for yourself what is holding you back and to reshape your life from the inside out. I have also added two additional dimensions, spiritual and confidence as these are integral to my work and coaching process.
Enjoy!
The Physical Dimension
The Physical Dimension explores the part of us that communicates with the external world, our body which is the temple and container of our mind. Within this dimension I address physical confidence and explore the importance of movement and nutrition and sleep patterns.
Recent blog posts exploring the Physical Dimension
The Emotional Dimension
The Emotional Dimension looks in particular at the right part of the brain, where your emotions stem out. Emotions are crucial to us being human. I look at the importance of the Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in building confidence in ourselves and relationships with others.
Blog posts exploring the Emotional Dimension
The Intellectual Dimension
The Intellectual Dimension looks at the left part of our brain ‘the thinking or logical mind’. This is where we we think, analyze, judge and critique. Many of us find that we have been conditioned to think and talk in a negative way, which is why I explore ways we can rewind this.
Blog posts exploring the Intellectual Dimension
The Relational Dimension
The Relational Dimension looks at how human beings build relationships. There are different kinds of relationships we can build and learn from. It’s important to explore all of our relationships or lack of - whether that was with our parents, partners, teachers, friends or children.
Blog posts exploring the Relational Dimension
The Spiritual Dimension
The Spiritual Dimension looks at how human beings incorporate spirituality into their lives. This doesn’t just have to mean religion, Spirituality can manifest within your life in many shapes and forms. It can have a profound impact on the other dimensions.
Blog posts exploring the Spiritual Dimension
The Confidence Dimension
The Confidence Dimension looks at self-confidence and how confidence shows up in relationships. It’s important to build our confidence levels, to show up for ourselves, in relationships, family and work settings.
Blog posts exploring the Relational Dimension
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Happiness & The Art of Being Happy
We may laugh and be excited for a time, but due to the nature of human life, this feeling or mood cannot always dwell within us. Read more about happiness and the ‘art’ within this blog!
Let's Talk About Sex Baby
Given all the negative messages that most of us received about sex when we were young, it’s no surprise we rarely talk about sex in an overt setting. Unfortunately, a lack of informative sex education means most of us don’t even have access to relatively basic information. In our society, sex is still not fully accepted as a topic of conversation, at least not in its entirety. Being silent about sex keeps us ignorant though, so it’s vitally important that we begin to normalise talking about sex in our society, and this should start as early as school.
Solitude: The Road Less Travelled
A few years ago, my daughter gave me two books for Christmas, both covering the same topic: solitude. At that time, I still didn’t feel or see the value of solitude, in fact, I couldn’t stand it at all, even though I was thrust into it unwillingly over many years.
I perceived solitude to be a sort of curse but my daughter, who was observing from the outside in, saw it as a blessing that had arrived after my divorce.
What I Learned From Contracting Covid-19
With time and lots of practice and experience, I have learnt that life is not about what happens to us. It is about how we react to what happens and, above all, what we do with that. Do we resist or surrender? Do we ignore and deny, or do we embrace and feel grateful?
Yes, this year I contracted Covid-19, and I went through the experience completely on my own. My daughter lives in London, and my mum (aged 81), in Italy. I am currently in Barcelona - one of the worst-affected cities in Europe when it comes to this pandemic – and, at present, a city that is in a state of alarm.
Why We Avoid Going to Counsellors and Coaches
“When I first chose to get help from a counsellor, I was 37. After seeing myself repeat learnt negative patterns and behaviours as a mother and wife, I chose to go beyond the shame and taboo of sharing my inner world and my history with a stranger. My intuition told me that this decision would set me on a new path of awareness and help me find freedom. Soon after, I did.”
The Upsides of Ageing They Don't Want You to Know
Our desire to deny our real age as we grow older is not a new phenomenon, but why is it such an ingrained reaction?
