Natalie Philips Life Coaching, Zákynthos (2026)

05/08/2022

How honest are you with yourself?

This is a question that I have been asking myself on a regular basis recently.

Why?

Because for everything that we do or don't do, we have an explanation.

We have a reason.

And it makes total sense to us.

But not always are we 100% honest with ourselves.

I have been observing my behavior as well as my explanations for it for a while now.

And it is really interesting to see how our mind sometimes plays tricks on us.

We can always justify why we behave in a certain way in a relationship.

Why we are angry, disappointed, or upset.

Why we decided not to exercise on a certain day.

Why we did not speak up or prioritized ourselves at a certain moment.

Or why we did not do this "scary" thing that deep inside of our heart we know lights up.

And, trust me, it always makes so much sense in our head.

So we believe the things that we say to ourselves.

It is easy.

It is comfortable.

It makes us feel good.

But when we look beneath it (and it takes courage and lots of honesty), we see that so often these explanations are just protection.

We don't want to admit to ourselves (and others) that sometimes we are just afraid to fail.

To be alone.

To leave our comfort zone.

We do not want to admit that beneath the anger, there is often a fear.

Fear of losing something.

Fear of not being loved.

And it takes time to see it.

It takes a lot of deep inner work to become aware of the stories we tell ourselves but it helps us to grow and become the person we want to become 💗

01/08/2022

I have a question for you:

What does your ideal day look like?

Get specific here.

I'm talking about what time you wake up, what you're wearing, who surrounds you, what you eat, how you spend your day, and how you feel.

Let this vision flow.

Don't leave any details out!

Write it down.

And revisit it daily.

Ideally when you wake or/and when you go to bed.

Visualize it.

Feel into it.

Our brain can't tell the difference between reality and our thoughts.

That's why it is so important to watch your thoughts carefully.

Even if you think it might not make a difference when you say to yourself that you "can't do something" or that "you are not good enough", it does make a difference.

Try to become of what you think and what you say to yourself.

Try to reduce the negative talk and focus on how you want to feel 💗

23/07/2022

What does your heart truly want?

This is one of my favorite questions that I ask in my women's circles, in my coaching practice, or when speaking to my friends.

What is so special about this question?

I love this question as it makes you answer from your heart instead of your mind.

It makes you feel rather than think.

It makes you go deeper.

It makes you question your initial answer which often tends to come from the mind.

Sometimes we think (!) we want certain things but do not realize that this is what society expects from us.

Or we think we want certain things because it "sounds right".

Because it looks good "on paper".

Because it is the "right thing to do".

That's why I invite you to ask yourself:

What does your heart truly want?

And also observe how you feel about having this desire.

Do you judge yourself for having this desire?

Do you ask yourself what other people would think about it and how they would perceive you?

Do you feel like you need to lower your expectations?

Observe these thoughts if they come up.

Acknowledge them.

Usually hidden beneath all of this is fear.

Fear of failure.

Fear of being judged.

Fear of not being liked.

And do you know what?

This is SO human.

There will never be a point in your life without these doubts and questions.

Yes, it is possible to "reduce the volume" of this negative, fear-based voice inside of you.

But the most important thing is to be able to hear this voice and say:

"I hear you. Thank you for wanting to protect me. But I've got this."

Feel the fear & do it anyway 💗

21/07/2022

How do you feel about the people that surround you?

Do you feel judged when addressing certain topics or showing your truest self?

Or do you feel supported and inspired?

I can't stop speaking about the importance of having wonderful people around you.

Why?

Because it makes such a huge difference to your life and you feel.

Yes, you can do so many things on your own.

Chasing your goals and dreams.

Becoming the best version of yourself.

But it is easier, faster, and much more fun when you do it with somebody else.

When you don't feel like somebody is "holding you back".

When you feel like you can share your challenges as well as your wins with others.

That's why I would like to invite you to take a moment and think about the people in your life.

Do they celebrate your wins and achievements?

Or they put you down?

18/07/2022

What is the story you tell yourself?

You might think it's too late to change careers.

You might you are too young or inexperienced to start a business.

Not beautiful or worthy enough to have a partner who appreciates and loves you.

That you need to finish another course or get another certificate before you can have clients.

That you did not come from a wealthy family so you will never have a lot of money.

That you need to work hard to be successful.

Or that having a beautiful house is not something that is possible for you.

And do you know what?

It is a story you tell yourself.

I am pretty sure there is no proof or evidence for what you believe.

From childhood on we are literally scripted like a program by things that were said to us by our parents, other close relatives, teachers and friends.

Experiences that happen to us also are stored in our memory.

And these things that we believe and tell ourselves, become our reality.

But it is very important to realize, that these beliefs are not reality.

They are thoughts in our head that have formed an image of the world, that we work with.

But it is not reality.

And the same way we learned these beliefs, we can learn new beliefs.

Your past does not have to equal your future.

Even if sometimes it might be difficult to believe it:

You deserve to feel good.

You deserve to have a life that lights you up.

You deserve to feel loved, fulfilled and confident.

And if you would like to receive support on this beautiful journey, reach out to me to schedule a complimentary Discovery Call 💗

12/07/2022

BOUNDARIES

Setting healthy boundaries is a common challenge for most women.

We have been generally conditioned to be people pleasers.

We feel guilty about setting boundaries as we are afraid of hurting someone's feelings.

We’ve been taught that boundaries are selfish.

But we forget that the reactions to our boundaries are NOT our responsibility.

This is something that has been a bit difficult to grasp for me.

I’ve always wanted people to feel good.

And the last thing I wanted is being responsible for them not feeling good.

But over time I learned that if I set a boundary (instead of putting up a wall) and communicate it in a loving way, I actually never hurt anyone.

My loved ones have always been understanding and appreciated my honesty.

I learned that I CAN set boundaries while maintaining loving connections.

And this is something I want you to remind of.

If you should get a negative response for being honest, then I invite you to reconsider if you would like to continue having these people in your life.

You have the right to say NO.

You can use your voice.

Your needs and desires matter.

You have a choice.

Always 💗

📷 Carito Photography

08/07/2022

It’s my birthday today 🥰🎉🪅

The first picture was taken a year ago and the second one two years ago (the one for this year still needs to be taken 🙈)

Recently I have been having many conversations with people about the importance of birthdays.

And I notice more and more that I really enjoy having birthdays.

Not because of the presents (needless to say).

This is something that is actually the least important to me as I usually have everything I need.

But of course, I like receiving gifts (who doesn’t?!) – especially when I see that my loved ones select them with care and love, showing me that they know me 💕

For example, today I was gifted a breathwork session with and this is something that makes me incredibly happy – especially as I will be experiencing it with the person who gifted it to me 💗

And although I know and understand that this is not something that should happen only once a year, I love birthdays because they show and remind me how many beautiful people I have in my life.

I love birthdays because I get to hear many beautiful words (which is something we unfortunately forget/miss to say more often throughout the year) and sometimes they make me almost cry (yes, I am still a Cancerian 🦀🙈).

Because I know they come from the heart.

And that the people who say it mean it.

Birthdays are also a time when I reflect on where I am in my life.

What I have “achieved” so far.

And as I don’t think there was ever a birthday where I was not happy where I am (which does not mean everything is perfect), I always look forward to celebrating these days and therefore my life.

I feel every year so much gratitude.

For everything and everyone, I have in my life.

For all the growth that I experience every year.

And for everything else yet to come 🤍

Send me a DM or share in the comments below how you feel about birthdays? Is this a day you enjoy or does it not have any meaning to you?

07/07/2022

Are you lacking in self-love, self-confidence, and self-belief to create the life you want?

And how many times does that lack hold you back in your relationships, your career, and your life in general?

Try to be as honest with yourself as possible when answering these questions.

Even if you might not like what you hear.

So many of us struggle to love ourselves.

We allow the negative voices inside our head to convince us we aren’t worthy of a beautiful life.

But I want you to know that this is not true.

This is a story you tell yourself.

Most of the beliefs that we have today, we have developed during our childhood.

And these beliefs turn into self-fulfilling prophecies.

Because when you believe something to be true, you look for evidence that supports your idea.

With each piece of evidence, the belief gets reinforced.

For example, if you grew up believing “I’m not lovable or I am not worthy”, you’ll view each failed relationship or rejection as proof that you’re not smart.

And if you are successful once in a while, you consider it as luck.

These beliefs affect your behavior:

If you believe you aren’t smart, you likely won’t put much effort into what you do.

I strongly believe that because you learnt these self-limiting beliefs, you can also “unlearn” them.

Depending on how deeply rooted these beliefs are, it takes more or less time and practice to train your brain to see things differently.

If you would like to let go of limiting beliefs and create a life that you love, I am more than happy to support you on this beautiful journey. Just send me a DM to schedule a complimentary Discovery Call and let’s start creating magic in your life.

Because you worthy of it.

Because you deserve it.

Because your dreams matter.

Because you matter ❤️

05/07/2022

Do you want to make some BIG changes in your life?

So often we focus on what we want to change outside of us rather than looking inside first.

I see so many people chasing their next promotion, a relationship or the next vacation.

And once they get it, they realize that the fulfillment and joy associated with it passes quickly.

Sometimes we think when we move countries or cities or change partners or jobs, we are going to feel differently.

That we are going to be happier.

More fulfilled.

But if we don’t look at what is going on inside and create changes within, we are going to continue feeling the same.

We are going to attract the same people, same patterns and same experiences in our lives.

No job or relationship is going to fulfill you if you are not fulfilled within yourself.

No external circumstances can give you the love, recognition or approval if you don’t feel it for yourself.

Or it might last for a short period of time and be constantly dependent on what other people do, say or think of you.

And this is not what I want for you.

I want you to see that YOU are the creator of your destiny and 100% in charge of how you feel within 🤍

And I want to ask you:

Are you a woman who changes her life today, or will you wait until tomorrow?

Every day is precious, and we only get so many tomorrows.

I invite you to choose TODAY ✨

Hear that voice inside of you that whispers, “I AM READY.”

Let it grow louder.

You are ready 💗

Now take my hand, and join me on this journey.

Link in my bio to find out more about my coaching programs and how I can support you to create magic in your life ✨

📷 Carito Photography

02/07/2022

Have you ever considered to focus on doing less rather than always setting new intentions, goals and adding to your to-do list?

Nowadays we often feel like we need to do more in order to get closer to the person we want to become.

And yes, certainly it is important to implement healthy habits in our lives as well as take inspired action in order to get where we want to be.

But at the same time, I also feel we are so focused on adding things into our lives and making our to-do list endless instead of reflecting on what we might need to give up.

One of the things that I strongly believe we should give up is perfectionism.

Especially for us as women, this might be something rather difficult to do.

And, trust me, I am still working on this sometimes.

But I also remind myself on a regular basis that nothing will ever be perfect, no matter how much we try.

Because there is no 'perfect'.

That's why I invite you to delete this word from your vocabulary.

So often fear of failure (or even fear of success) prevents us from taking action.

Observe your thoughts and limiting beliefs.

Don't strive for the 'perfect" in order to start.

Because you will never find it.

❤️

I would love to hear from you:

What is that you would like to give up?

Comment below or send me a DM ✨

26/06/2022

How do you feel about the people who surround you?

Do they lift you up?

Do you feel energized and inspired after seeing them?

Or do they put you down?

Making you feel uninspired, sad, insecure or down?

Maybe you feel like you need to be someone else when in their presence?

You might have noticed that this topic is very dear to my heart.

Why?

Because I believe surrounding yourself with the right people makes such a huge difference to our lives.

To how we feel.

To how we go through life.

To how we learn from others.

To how inspired we are.

I could go on and on.

I have no doubt that we become like the people we (choose to) expose ourselves to.

And leading women's circles, I see how many women seek deep connections 🤍

This is actually one of the reasons they decide to join the circles.

They want to be heard.

They want to be seen.

They want to be allowed to strip off the masks to reveal their true self.

I often hear that it is difficult to find the 'right' people.

That it's difficult to create these beautiful deep connections.

But I don't agree.

There are so many ways to find your soul sisters.

And joining women's circles is only one way.

If you are in Munich and would love to be part of a women's circle, send me a DM to receive more information 💛

PS: The one on Wednesday is fully booked out ✨

22/06/2022

Do you practice gratitude daily?

Practicing gratitude is one of the simplest things you can do to transform your life and change your worldview (and there are lots of studies on this!).

So why not start today?

A simple exercise to bring more gratitude into your life is to write a list of things you are grateful for before you go to bed (or say it to your partner).

I know it sounds too simple to be true and I was also very skeptical in the beginning and did not quite believe in its power at first.

I mean, so, you are going to write down things you’re grateful for and will suddenly feel happier?

But yes, this is what actually happened…

Keeping a daily gratitude practice actually helped me put things into and switch from an even more positive over time.

Sometimes it can be that simple! 🤍

So what is that you ate grateful for today? 💓

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