Is Wellness Coaching for you?
Posted on May 26, 2015 by Leanne Doering, One of Thousands of Health and Fitness Coaches on Noomii.
Learn about who wellness coaches work with, and what their typical client issues are. Could you benefit from a wellness coach?
Since Coaching is still a relatively ‘unknown’ profession, many people are unsure whether or not they would benefit from working with a Wellness Coach. Below is a list of reasons why you may decide to seek out a Wellness Coach – take a few minutes to read through the descriptions to gain a better understanding of who Wellness Coaches work with.
Wellness Coaches work with people who:
Have…
- taken steps to make healthier choices, but have had trouble sticking to them
- begun following a new goal, but then “fallen off the bandwagon” again…and again
- previously failed to make lasting lifestyle change
- a poor sense of self-worth, self-esteem or self-love
- a poor sense of self-expression, creativity or play
- negative thought patterns about themselves
- a lack of motivation, or inconsistency in motivation
- a lack, or ambivalence of energy to take action
- difficulty living in the present moment
- a lack of healthy communication with their partner
- mindless or unhealthy eating habits
Feel…
- stressed out all the time
- tired, weak, and unproductive
- they lack balance and work too much
- disconnected from themselves and the world around them
- they are wandering through life without direction
- they lack purpose, and/or meaning in life
- they are living life without a vision
- weighed down by negative self-talk
- stuck in their ways and do not know what to do about it
- cluttered, distracted, and/or overwhelmed
- they never have time to do things they enjoy
- they are “in their own way” sometimes
- they struggle with intimacy and/or building meaningful connections
Want…
- to maintain a holistic, balanced lifestyle
- to develop a new outlook on life
- to be more healthy, and stick to their goals
- to make a change in their life, but feel lost about where to start
- to commit to taking action on their dreams
- an accountability partner, who keeps them on track with their goals, encourages their actions, and praises their efforts
Wellness Coaches take a holistic, multi-dimensional approach to your wellbeing. They look at the following areas:
- physical well-being
ex. maintain a healthy weight, relax more and breathe, have more fun (includes Wellness dimensions of breathing, sensing, eating, moving, playing and working)
- mental well-being
ex. understand your thought patterns and ‘triggers’ (includes Wellness dimensions of thinking, self-responsibility and love)
- emotional wellbeing
ex. feel proud of who you are, foster healthy relationships (includes Wellness dimensions of feeling, intimacy, communicating)
- spiritual well-being
ex. feel connected to source, feel centered (includes Wellness dimensions of transcending and finding meaning)
How many phrases did you identify with? Were you surprised? Did any of the statements really stand out in your mind as areas that you would like to change? Remember, you can always contact me for a no obligations “Meet and Greet” coffee to discuss any concerns you may have, and how we could start together on your journey towards positive change. I am always here to listen.
Contact me here:
Phone: 778-738-8288
Email: leanne@feel-empowered.com
Website: www.feel-empowered.com
