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Guided Working Sessions

27 & 28 July 2022

One of the most consistently shitty things about battling internal resistance is that, almost by definition, we do it ALONE. It's just us, whatever we're trying to do, and our asshole brains piping up with unhelpful questions like, Why should this time be any different?

I created group guided working sessions to combat exactly this problem. Instead of trying to get your feet wet with work by yourself, you have me there taking you through the process in real time—plus the camaraderie of a bunch of other people on the call who are trying to get into the same pool.

These sessions work when nothing else seems to, because they are designed to make engaging with work feel tolerable in a way you can then repeat on your own. And once you have that crucial bit of evidence that you can make progress without being swamped by suffering, it becomes that much easier to re-engage again next time.

Here's how we do it:

1. You bring some bit of work you're trying to do to a zoom call with me.

2. I teach some techniques to create the mental space to engage with the work without being overwhelmed by terrible feelings.

3. You each choose a tiny bit of work to do (I'll make suggestions for how to pick), turn off our mics and everyone on the call works for 10 minutes.

4. We reassemble, everyone gets a chance to ask questions or get advice about whatever came up for them, etc. I'll make suggestions and coach at least one person, possibly more if time permits.

You'll come away having practiced with the tools I teach, that key bit piece of evidence that you can do this work without it feeling as awful as you expected, and a sense of collective endeavour instead of solitary self-blame.

All of which makes it that much easier to sit down again next time.

How to attend

Follow the link to fill in a brief form and you'll receive a zoom invite for date you have selected. You'll also have chance to indicate on the form whether you're interested in volunteering to be coached live.

On the day, I ask that you show up with some work you're trying to do and a piece of paper/pen (or whatever way of writing works best for you), in as much of a quiet environment as is available.

When: Thursday 14 July 2022, 12 pm EST/5 pm GMT and Saturday, 16 July 2022, 12 pm EST/5 pm GMT

Where: Zoom

Investment: 60 minutes of your time

Got questions?

Answers for frequently asked questions are below. Any others can be sent to info@janeelliottphd.com.

What if I don't want to be coached in front of other people or be on camera?

Coaching is volunteer only! If you're not interested, just don't volunteer. You can keep your camera and mic off the whole time if you'd like.

Is it really free?

It costs 60 minutes of your time, and I will talk for 5 minutes about my new programme. But there is no monetary charge!

Why is it free?

Because I want to share tools and coaching with people who get something out of my writing but aren't able to work with me as a coach. Because I want the people who can really benefit from it to get a taste of why learning and getting coached in a group is so powerful. And because I love teaching this shit.

Can I attend both guided working sessions?

Yes, you can attend both times, though if I coach you I will only do so in one session. You will need to book separately for each session.

Will there be a replay if I can't attend the sessions live either time?

Yes, I will be posting a replay for those who sign up, though I encourage you to attend live if humanly possible! Part of the power is working alongside other people in real time.

What if I hate swearing?

I swear on my website and in my writing because I swear in person, and I want to connect with people who are the right fit for my way of working. If you find swearing alienating, I may not the coach or writer for you. But there are lots of other people out there who don't speak the way I do who can help. Keep looking!