Everyone comes to a point in time where their life goals feel out of reach. Whether it’s relying on one too many takeout orders, not feeling confident in your skin, or a less-than-ideal recent visit to the doctor’s office. There may be a time (or several) when you need to recalibrate your life goals and could benefit from some external motivation or guidance. Enter the scene: Wellness Coaches.
Health and Wellness Coaches help you reach your life and health goals, feel your best, and act as your personal cheerleader. Whether you’re interested in starting a new career, up your game a level or tow or to become the person you always wanted to be – get to know a Wellness Coach.
Wellness Coaches help you find your ‘why,’ that intrinsic motivation, and of course have the education to help you understand common diagnoses and make the change necessary to improve your general health and state of mind.
Wellness coaches may focus on goal setting, cleaning your ‘life filters’, nutrition, finances, stress management and relationships, all of which can vary based on the client’s goals. “One thing many people I’ve worked with have in common is that they have a goal—they want to feel better in some way—but they are having a hard time getting started,” explains Jessica Cording, M.S., R.D., CDN, INHC, a New York–based dietitian and health coach. “Or, they feel like they’ve tried everything but it’s ‘not working’ and they need help with motivation or getting set up with an individualized plan that is going to help them start to move toward their goal.”
A good Wellness Coach is someone who will emphasize meeting their client where they’re at; will take into account their individual needs and will support and guide them.
What Coaches are NOT
Coaching is not talk therapy. It’s not about rehashing the past and going over old ground. Coaching focuses on the future. It helps you to get clear on exactly what you want and the best way to achieve that…for you. Best of all, coaches are completely non-judgmental and totally invested in your best interests.
Coaches aren’t experts. They do not diagnose, treat or heal. You are the only expert on you and you are your own healer – but a good coach will empower you to listen to your own body, take your control back and take charge of your life.
More than anything, coaches are non-judgemental and only want the best for you. They encourage self-discovery, self-reliance and personal responsibility to enable you to live your very best life.
Coaches are not the sage on the stage. They are your guide on the side.
Coaches also are not the sage on the stage
If things cannot continue the way they are and you want to make real and lasting change to your health and happiness, make a free appointment and let’s chat.
