Womans Holiday

My Womens Holiday in Thailand

Prior to my Life Change Holiday, I was incredibly busy. It felt like constant hard work. I was putting 100% effort and commitment into my relationship, my work, home and study. I felt exhausted all the time.

To an outsider, my life must have looked great. I was earning good money, I had a lovely home and a good relationship with my boyfriend. At the age of 26, most would have said that I was successful, but I didn’t feel content with anything and continued to strive for more, and more and more.

As I approached my 27^th birthday, I felt as if I was on the verge of ‘Burn Out’. For the first time in my life, I didn’t know what to do. I was freaked me out and decided that I needed to escape.

I Thought I Needed a Spa and Wellness Holiday...

I started to scan the Internet for Spa and Wellness Holidays and was amazed by the cost. I was so unfocused at the time; I remember sending various emails requesting more information about spa and wellness holidays. I wasn’t even convinced that I would have the guts to go on a holiday on my own.

I got an email from the Life Change People holiday company, following an email that I had sent about a Women’s Holiday. I didn’t want to go anywhere where I would be too vulnerable, so the idea of a ‘women’s holiday’ felt comforting. I was really nervous and sent Chrissy numerous questions. She was wonderful and answered all of my queries with honesty and didn't pressure me into ‘buying’ anything.

Tailor Made Holiday in Thailand.....

I went for 10 nights, and went a bit over budget but Chrissy always had ways that I could keep the cost down. She signposted me to websites for cheap flights and threw in complimentary treats as it was going to be my birthday.

Without a doubt, the holiday was worth every penny that I spent.

The Life Coaching Program......

I found this emotional and enlightening.

I thought I would meet with Chrissy a few times and get some help with my plan. When I saw my itinerary and the 3 hour sessions, I thought, "what am I going to talk about for 3 hours a day".  After the first couple of meetings,  I realised how little time I had really given to myself. I discovered I was living a life of ‘doing and not being’. 3 hours went in a blink and believe me I had PLENTY to talk about.

Chiang Mai......

Is wonderful! It's an ideal setting for this type of holiday.

People are genuinely friendly, local food is delicious, transport was easy and there are loads of places to see.

I visited temples, animal sanctuaries, food and clothes markets and an amazing flower market. After all the walking around, I had my feet massaged nearly every day. The best part is that everything is so cheap.

The Elephant Nature Park is an absolute MUST. I can’t even begin to describe this phenomenal experience, but can promise that if you don’t like elephants you will leave loving them, and if you do like elephants this experience is a dream come true.

How It Helped Me Change.....

My Life Coaching Holiday was part of my journey of discovery. It helped me work out what was causing me to feel guilty, anxious and most importantly continually seek more opportunities for responsibility, even though my plate was over spilling.

Being able to re-asses my beliefs and values was a powerful catalyst for change. I was reminded of the ‘me I love’, and decided to start to look after her again.

When My Holiday Came To An End......

I felt petrified returning home. I knew I had changed and I feared how my boyfriend would respond to the ‘changed me’. I also feared that the changes wouldn’t stick, that I would just get back on the treadmill again and everything would be the same.

Life Change Holidays offer 3 months Online Counseling and Life Coaching support. I felt a bit stupid emailing Chrissy the day after I got home, but she responded swiftly and helped me work through my feelings using some of the techniques I learnt on holiday. A couple of days later, I felt as good as I had felt on holiday and began focusing on how positive things were going to be for me in the future.

I can honestly say, this is how I feel now the majority of the time.

I Would Recommend This Holiday to Anyone.....

This holiday helps you discover that ‘You can have it all, but you will only get the best emotional results if it is your true all’. I challenge everyone to discover what ‘their true all’ really is through this program, I bet they will be surprised at how much easier, fun and fulfilling life is with this knowledge.

I hope this helps anyone thinking of booking a Life Change Holiday, Life Coaching Holiday or a Womens Holiday.

Claire Clottey (Read the published Article in Look Magazine)