Tag: english

  • Sy en gubbkeps själv – steg för steg med bilder.

    Sy en gubbkeps själv – steg för steg med bilder.

    Att sy en gubbkeps gar fort, det är kul, och det gar oftast at mindre än 70×70 cm tyg. Sa – Gubbkepsen, hur syr man den? Här försöker jag visa steg för steg. Vi börjar med att passa in mönstret pa tyget. Här har jag en tygbit fran en kostym jag sydde för ett par ar sedan, inget mönster att passa, bara tradriktningen.

    Steg 1: Lägg ut mönster delarna pa tyget.
Mönsterdelarna utlagda pa tyget.
    Mönstret avritat med skräddarkrita.
    Klipper ut med den sömsman jag oftast använder.

    Skärmen till mössan gör jag av en skärbräda fran IKEA, den är i grunden böjbar, men värmer man den med strykjärnet kan man forma permanent.

    Skärmmönstret pa skärbrädan som skall bli skärm.
    Skärmen efter att jag format den med strykjärnet.

    Sy de tva bitarna till skärmen, pressa, sticka ned sömsmanen – bada at samma hall, det som ska vara uppat. Endast mössan far ett mellanlägg – vlieseline. Jag vill inte ha det pa de andra delarna, för da gar de inte att forma med strykjärnet som jag vill.

    Syr skärmens tva bitar.
    Bada sömsmanerna pressas uppat för att kunna stickas ned.

    Passa in plastbiten till skärmen, sy fast den. Här använder jag en starkare nal.

    Färdig skärm.

    Sy nu sömmen till bakhuvudet, pressa sömsmanen at bada hallen, och sticka ned pa bada sidorna.

    Pressad söm, dags att sticka ned.

    Under och överdelen tracklar jag ihop innan jag syr, passformen är viktig. Jag använder inte gärna knappnalar, men det skulle man kunna ha istället.

    Trackeltrad och syring. Fantastiska verktyg!

    Pressa sömsmanerna uppat, sticka ned.

    Stickar ned sömmarna uppat.

    Pressa med strykjärnet, nu liknar det en keps.

    Pressar kepsen

    Fodret kan göras med samma mönster, eller förenkla det. Det far inte finnas för mycket överskott av tyg i fodret för det färdiga resultatet.

    Fodret innan montering.

    Hattbandet syr jag ihop med 1 cm överskott, sa för min storlek 59 blir det 60 cm.

    Hattbandet sytt.

    Hattbandet sys pa fodret, räta mot räta.

    Hattbandet blir sys räta mot räta pa fodret.

    Sy fast skärmen, med en liten söm pa höger och vänster sida.

    Förstärk med ett band, fran skärmens infästningar och runt bakdelen. Här vill jag ha ett smalare, men starkt band.

    Förstärkningsband pa insidan av kepsen, fran skärmens infästning till andra sidan.

    Pressa kepsen, med fuktig duk.

    Nu kan vi vika tyget runt förstärkningsbandet, och sy fast kantbandet fran fodret.

    Fodret med hattbandet sys fast i omvikt kant.

    Fram viker vi hattbandet runt skärm och kepsens framdel, det här syr jag för hand.

    Nu kan vi sy fast skärmen mot kepsen.

    Färdigt resultat – nu vet du hur. Gubbkepsen – hur syr man den!

  • I need to be perfect, said the client to the coach…

    I need to be perfect, said the client to the coach…

    I need to be perfect to be happy…

    The following story about a client is fiction, this client does not exist. My coaching is confidential, it is between me and the client.

    I need to be perfect, said the client, a man, 39 years old and married. He desperately needed my help in order to prepare for an examination, a training he was doing parallel to work and family responsibilities. He had a long CV, with countless trainings, all of them with perfect grades. It would have been perfect, but he had hit a wall. The last exam was a fail, and that left my client sleepless.

    Looking into how his life looked life, at the moment, the balance was missing. There was no time left for friends and family. On the topic of rest, and sleep, I felt his frustration. When we explored this feeling deeper, we found that the energy was all spent hunting the next shiny certificate. Why? That was the question. How did you celebrate the last achievement? I had no time, I hade already enrolled on a new course online…

    And how would he like his life to look like, what is a 10 out of 10 when it comes to career, or intimate relationships? What would a 10 look like, for him? The reflections led us further to a long history of having to be perfect, never being good enough.

    How does it feel to get a test graded with a C? Painful! I hate it! I could do better! I should do better! I am not someone that comes home with a C! That was his reaction. But what was the cost, what did he choose not to prioritize, in order to get the A? Family? The same family he said that he was working so hard for.

    Where did the voice come from, the voice that was telling my client that a C was not good enough for him? How could he describe that part of his personality?

    On your path, who is walking with you?

    After working on this during a several sessions, we could see that his inner critic had been there since his early school years, trying to keep up with a foreign language, not understanding what was said, having to fight hard to pass the grades. He could describe it as a huge character, stepping in in front of him when needed, protecting him from possible failure.

    In the last session, I asked him to grade a topic from 1 to 10, and it was on a 5. How would a 10 look like? A 7 is good enough for me, was his answer, spelled out with joy and stability. “I am not trying to be perfect any more, and I wish that everyone could enjoy this feeling of freedom and balance. I actually feel sorry, how I have treated myself, and how I have treated people I care about.” The critic was still there, but small, walking behind him. He was leading, and steering, his life.

    Perfectionism can come from many reasons, and what interest me is what makes someone afraid to not be perfect. When we explore this, in the problem, we find solutions. In coaching, we look into the here and now, and the future, to find ways which are new and untested. That does not mean that the history is not interesting, but we are not trying to find the right label or reason. We can’t change the history, but we get to shape our future.

    As said in the start, this is a fictional story about a client that does not exist. If it touches you, and your life, get in touch with me!

  • The Importance of  Continuous Education for Coaches, and being a coachee yourself

    The Importance of Continuous Education for Coaches, and being a coachee yourself

    As a coach, your primary goal is to guide and support others in their personal and professional growth. However, it’s essential to remember that even coaches need coaching. In this blog post, we will explore why life coaches should engage in self-coaching and continuous education to enhance their skills and provide the best possible support to their clients.

    Lifelong learning - This is  the way!
    Sunrise on Heitersberg, Switzerland. Photo:Helge Nilsson
    1. Personal Growth:
      Just like your clients, you, as a coach, are constantly evolving. Engaging in self-coaching allows you to reflect on your own goals, challenges, and areas for improvement. By working with a coach yourself, you can gain valuable insights, identify blind spots, and develop strategies to overcome obstacles. This personal growth journey not only benefits you but also enhances your ability to empathize and connect with your clients. A coach not being coached is like a dentist with very bad teeth. You have to be able to walk the talk, using army expressions.
    2. Skill Enhancement:
      Coaching is an ever-evolving field, with new techniques and approaches emerging regularly. Continuous education ensures that you stay up-to-date with the latest trends, research, and best practices in coaching. By attending workshops, webinars, and conferences, you can expand your knowledge, learn new coaching methodologies, and refine your existing skills. This ongoing learning process enables you to offer a diverse range of tools and techniques to your clients, enhancing the effectiveness of your coaching sessions.
    3. Accountability:
      Coaching is all about accountability, and as a coach, you understand its significance. By having your own coach, you create a system of accountability for yourself. Your coach can help you set goals, track your progress, and hold you responsible for taking action. This experience not only reinforces the importance of accountability in coaching but also allows you to experience the benefits firsthand, which you can then pass on to your clients.
    4. Fresh Perspectives:
      Coaching others can sometimes lead to tunnel vision, where you become so focused on your clients’ needs that you neglect your own. Engaging in self-coaching and continuous education provides you with fresh perspectives and allows you to step back and reflect on your coaching approach. By gaining new insights and exploring different perspectives, you can bring a renewed sense of creativity and innovation to your coaching practice.

    Conclusion:
    As a life coach, investing in your own self-coaching and continuous education is crucial for personal growth, skill enhancement, accountability, and gaining fresh perspectives. By engaging in these practices, you not only improve your own coaching abilities but also provide your clients with the highest level of support and guidance. Remember, even coaches need coaching! Lifelong learning, this is the way!

    If you would rather find support and accountability in a group, check out Mike’s amazing work.

  • Your best development talk ever? How coaching can get you there!

    Your best development talk ever? How coaching can get you there!

    The talk with the manager, best ever!

    In my coaching, I won’t give you advice on how to have a better conversation with your boss. But trust me, I understand your pain, and together we will find a way – I promise you! If I wanted to share stories of bad conversations, oh boy! I could go on for a long time. With 30 years of leadership experience, I’ve had my fair share of conversations, of all kinds, including the bad ones. I understand your desire, your longing for a good conversation. I so wish I had taken help from a coach, years ago.

    What I can promise you is that I will try to be the coach you need right now. Maybe you want to give feedback to your boss but you’re unsure how. Bad experiences give you a bad feeling. This is where a coach can be a great support, helping you go into the conversation well-prepared – simply prepared and curious. How about making that your goal? I still remember a supervisor who recommended that I drink more alcohol during a yearly review. It was a long time ago, but I will never forget it, and I will definitely not conduct a co-worker conversation in that manner. So, do you want to redesign the next conversation as an employee or as a supervisor?

    Can I support you as a coach in that? Just reach out!

    Is support and accountability in a group what you need right now? Check out Mike’s amazing work!