Terez Nagy

My real thirst for inner self development came when I was working as a Probation Officer in a Drug team in Leeds. I volunteered to coordinate, develop and deliver the life skills group, working with 'challenging behaviour.' It was a huge opportunity for me to solely engage the clients in diversion activities. Topics varied from confidence building to alternative leisure pursuits and personal development issues, all coming under the umbrella of Change. From here on I knew that I wanted to pursue Change/self development further and retrain as a therapist. Little did I realise at that time that I had planted the seed of growth. I did not know what or how I was going to do this and initially I really struggled with seeing the bigger picture. I have an extremely supportive sister who introduced me to various people, and at that time I didn’t realise what a massive part they would play in my life.

My sister moved to Germany and I was really sad about this. It felt like I had lost a life line. Fortunately we have a fantastic bond and still with her support and belief in me I kept going with my dream. I followed her network links and I started to attend the ‘Be Inspired’ monthly meetings at the Field gate Centre in Fishlake, and there I met Margaret Abraham. Things started not being so good for me at this point in my life. My relationships were rocky and I was not feeling fulfilled. I felt stuck in my comfort zone, unhappy in it, but afraid to move forward.

I didn’t know at the time that things were working for me, but I just wasn’t aware. I had to make changes in my belief system in order to move forward. What followed was the start of many good things to come. I went on Margaret’s ‘Soul Inspiration’ Workshop and was smitten. I remember thinking “what next!” Margaret told me about Michelle Swann and The Identities Coaching Programme. “How was I meant to fit this in”, I said at the time. But I did and I haven’t looked back.

The Coaching programme allowed me to be myself in a safe supportive environment. Michelle and Margaret and the participants saw something in me that I had not allowed to blossom. I was encouraged to take my ideas forward and start to believe in myself and my abilities.

Up until then I had lost my focus and was starting to lose faith in my goal. It was if all my achievements belonged to somebody else and I felt completely naked. It had felt like I wasn’t getting any where fast. I kept going and put my self forward at the Talent Bank slot, at one of the Link up events through Identities and this gave me a real confidence boost and it just got better.

I am now an Energy Meridian Practitioner (EFT) as well as a Self Development facilitator, offering one to one or group sessions. My ‘Feeling Stressed Press the Stop Button’ workshop that I delivered through Identities received fantastic feedback and now I have other workshops in the pipe line that I am currently developing. If anyone reading this is thinking of attending the coaching sessions believe me that you won’t look back. I have met so many wonderful people, both on the programme and through it. I have been going to the yoga classes arranged through Identities, and met fantastic people through that link, in addition to meeting like minded people on the Inspiration Day events.

My life is so different now, I know I can attract who and what I want into my life. I had to go through the process and start a fresh to realise the new me. Many thanks Identities. Here’s to the future!

"MOVING ON"

I found myself in a world full of fear

Confused by the contradictions of just being here.

Slowly and surely things started to unwind

I saw a shimmer and life wasn’t just a bind

Through perseverance, determination and pure faith

I am now living in a very different spaceLife has moved on

I chant a better song

one with a feeling of I belong

I have learnt to accept myself warts and all

and aware of the negativity that makes me crawl

I can now stand up, proud and tall.

Ask for help and you can have it all.

Never give in just be strong

I’m here and yes I DO Belong.

So take a stride and fulfil your dream

you are in safe hands in the Identities Team.

Thanks to all those who have played a part in my journey, some will come on further down the line, others will say good bye. But I’m not afraid now I know I am attracting what’s best for my higher good.