Angel was extremely patient in working with me and I realized that he adapts really well in his coaching style. He is stern and real when he has to be and also very understanding. I really appreciated him calling me out on some of my shortcomings and doing it in a way that came not from anger or frustration but empathy and the desire to help me move forward. I noticed that the problems that I originally had didn’t seem so big anymore. I had a bag of tools at my disposal ready to take on ANY challenge that came my way. I also had a lot more clarity and drive which helped immensely in not feeling bogged down. I have clear set goals and I am well on my way to solve them. I have kicked bad habits that held me back in moving forward. Most of all I have learned to take things in stride and to reflect upon them logically. In the past I was rushing to do anything and everything without actually accomplishing any one single goal.

To actually take the time for myself and go through the questions was a great reminder and start to taking back the lead in my life. To write down and repeat the answers was a good practice to notice what stands out, instead of just thinking about it. I think that's key for this practice. I appreciate the time and effort you put into this for me! I think everyone could get something out of this self-reflection and should give it a try! 🙂

This class provided me insight to the areas in my life that I was neglecting. Before the session I felt like I was running a race with no finish line, kind of like a hamster in a hamster wheel. Angel helped me tap into my inner thoughts to determine goals, strengths, and moments of excellence in my life. Remembering those moments rekindled the fire within me to achieve new goals. Angel’s vast knowledge and experiences also provided great outsider’s view of how I can reach my goals in the most efficient way possible. Being out in nature, breathing fresh air, made it a lot easier to clear my mind in order to answer the questions. Overall, it was an amazing experience, I would highly encourage everyone to try it out.

On Saturday by Puertecitos, Mexico we did an exercise prepared by Angel Morales. The exercise was composed of a series of questions regarding our past, present and future. The questions were centralized in our happiness and our pursuit of happiness based on previous experiences, past experiences in order to achieve a different perspective for a future including the instant future which was that weekend in Mexico. For me, it made me think how my perspective of the future have change throughout the years. After reflecting on the questions, I realized how much I been wanting and missing (even though it was a few months) to live in Europe. The series of questions was a nice reminder from the daily grind and receptiveness of the everyday life that I want to do various things still in my life that will not come by doing the same thing. However, made me realize that we also need to enjoy the present which in this trip I did. Relaxing in the middle of nowhere really does help to clear out the mind. I said during the exercise that I was going to do 3 things during the trip which were relax, think and write (even though I miss the last one but thank you memory).

I really enjoy my time outdoors, but I had never camped with a purpose other than being outside. After a couple of exercises with Angel, I realized that I should be more conscious and experience the moment rather than trying to control it. Now I have a different perspective when I go camping because I do it with a purpose.