Art of Inspired Living

Sarah Corrie is a chartered psychologist and consultant clinical psychologist. She has extensive experience in both public and private sector services, and runs her own practice as well as working as a freelance writer, trainer, and lecturer. She is Programme Director of the Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy offered by Royal Holloway University of London and Central and North West London Foundation Trust.

'Building upon a sound evidence base from psychology, and a wealth of personal and client experience, the author takes us through a self-coaching model which is both inspired and accessible. Whether you wish to dip in occasionally or use it as a workbook, every reader will find something to stimulate their thinking and their appreciation of their own potential anduniqueness.'- Dr Annette Fillery-Travis, Professional Development Foundation'The Art of Inspired Living invites its readers on a coaching journey that has the capacity to connect them in a direct and immediate fashion with that which is most important, meaningful and alive in their own lived experience. A unique feature of this text is the gentle yet challenging presence of its author in all chapters. Like a supportive, engaged and highly effective coach Sarah Corrie works alongside and with us, using a wide range of highly engaging exercises, stories and strategies to help us clarify our core sense of purpose, assess our lives and the choices we have made and commit to chosen new directions. This is a highly recommended and valuable resource both for those seeking support for their self-coaching journey as well as professional and experienced coaches who will find in its pages much-needed inspiration and ideas to further develop their capacity to beneficially impact their clients' lives.'- Dr Michael Worrell, Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Programme Director, Post Graduate Diploma in CBT. Royal Holloway University of London Central and North West London Foundation Trust

• Foreword: Building your Future through The Art of Inspired Living , Introduction: A Letter to the Reader , Part I , Getting Down to Business with the Inspiration Inventory , Developing Your Coaching ‘MAP’ , The 12 Principles of the Art of Inspired Living , Introducing Principles 1-4: Your Mission , Principle No. 1: Honouring the Authentic You , Principle No 2: Meaning Matters , Principle No. 3: Discovering Your Signature Strengths , Principle No. 4: Having the Courage to Live , Discovering Your Mission: Pulling It All Together , Introducing Principles 5–8: Your Attitude , Principle No. 5: The Power of Optimism , Principle No. 6 – Cultivating Curiosity: Develop Your Passion for Knowledge , Principle No. 7: The Gift of Gratitude , Principle No. 8 – The Power of Compassion: Anchoring Transformation in the Wisdom of the Heart , Cultivating the Right Attitude , Introducing Principles 9–12: Your Process , Principle No. 9: Transforming your Mission into Goals , Principle No. 10: Essential Thinking Skills , Principle No. 11: Developing Your Creativity , Principle No. 12: Managing Your Motivation , Designing Your Process: Pulling It All Together , Part III , Being Inspired at Work: How To Choose Your Vocation and Love what You Do , Achieving an Optimum Work–Life Balance , Building Healthy Self-Esteem , How to Have a Happy and Healthy Relationship with Your Body , Building Positive Relationships , Part IV , The Art of Inspired Living: Building Inspiration to Last a Lifetime , : Gains Diary , : The Inspiration Inventory , : Organizations