Have you ever had a habit that you just can't shift? Maybe it's putting off tasks or getting upset easily over little things. No matter what you try, you end up repeating the same frustrating actions. It's like being stuck in a loop.

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This situation isn't about not being determined enough or not being smart enough. It's usually because how we're trying to change doesn't fit well with how our bodies work. You see, our brains are programmed for efficiency, seamlessly adopting routines as natural responses. For example, if you know how to swim or how to play basketball, you don’t have to think about moving your arms or how to dribble the ball, you can do it naturally, without deep thought; it's more automation than deliberation.

 

Similarly, our automatic responses also shape our personality. Think about the characteristics that effortlessly define you – maybe you’re caring, curious, or a good listener. These are not merely traits; they are habits, refined and ingrained over time. These are habits that you embody – meaning they come effortlessly to you.

 

And this habit-forming aptitude of our brain can also lock us into patterns that keep us stuck. They're the traits we can’t seem to change no matter how hard we try – the hesitation, the avoidance, the impulsive reactions. It's a riddle that requires more than just a mental solution; it involves a dance of both mind and body.

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Since expressing our habits is not a deliberate, analytical process, trying to create change from a purely logical, rational approach with activities like dissecting the habit, goal setting, and increasing effort typically doesn’t make a long-term difference. Creating lasting change requires attuning to other internal intelligences that we often overlook. 

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Evolutionary biologists explain that our brains developed mainly to serve our social and emotional needs. And guess what? Our brain is not confined to our heads – our brains are distributed throughout our entire bodies. Thus, our bodies serve as a social and emotional sensor, which constantly provides feedback. This sensory input reveals your authentic responses to the happenings and environments in your life. Most of us have learned to intellectualize and discuss our problems, disregarding the intelligence of our bodies. This oversight inadvertently leads to a significant portion of our intelligence being underutilized.

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Somatic coaching offers a unique pathway to growth and change, emphasizing the wisdom of the body as a guide to understanding ourselves and our interactions with the world. By paying attention to the body's signals, we can uncover deeply held patterns and beliefs that influence our behavior and choices. Somatic coaching employs techniques such as mindful movement, breathing exercises, and guided awareness to help clients develop a deeper connection with their bodies, senses, emotions, energy, & imagination. This approach naturally increases social & emotional intelligence, supporting individuals in becoming more present, resilient, and empowered to take meaningful action in their lives.

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