Do you enjoy self-help books as much as I do? Do you love the promise that comes with opening each new book? Do you believe this one will make you more energized, slimmer, and more content?
I read self-help books with joy and most of the time can already see and feel the changes that will come with the promise.
Then… nothing, maybe one small take away but most of the time I put the book on the bookshelf and it collects dust and I’m still the same as before with the same hopes and wishes.
For me the real change started when I was working with a health coach. As Carl Gustav Jung once said that, everyone should be in therapy at least once in his or her life. I agree that we all can use some guidance in our lives!
It’s so easy to go and see a doctor for a broken bone or a cough and expect to get fixed. However, when it comes to our inner lives, everyday stressors, acknowledging anxiety it’s harder to ask for help.
My own experience has shown me exactly that. Asking for help, finding the right health coach or therapist feels intriguing. I mean there is nothing really wrong with me.
Think of, we do maintain our cars and our houses don’t we. We’re fixing, upgrading, and redecorating our houses. Why don’t we take care of ourselves? Here are 8 reasons why we should!
1.You don’t have time
The day only has 24 hours and there is so much to do, from dropping the kids off, to go to work and have that extra meeting squeezed in, running to get your kids and getting them on time to their soccer practice and once it’s all done you space out in front of the TV. To start it all over again the next time. Yes, a day only has 24 hours, that said that’s the case for each of us and it’s how we feel and go about it that makes the difference.
A health coach can help you take better care of yourself and make changes that will touch every part of your life.
2. You know something is off
Your body is sending you messages that things are not exactly how they should be. You can’t sleep at night, overeat, feel anxious, restless and have no more energy.
Although you should definitely consult your doctor to make sure there is no underlying illness, a health coach can help you in addition to tune into your body and find the root causes of what’s going on. What is your body trying to tell you? A health coach uses a holistic approach to find imbalances in your life and take the right corrections.
3. Want to improve diet and lifestyle
You want to wake up with more energy, feel vibrant in your body, enjoy some time with your kids and have the calm to deal with everything live throws at you.
A health coach can provide you with a unique toolbox just for you to help you deal with everyday challenges. Coaches love to serve their clients and see them grow and accomplish their set intentions.
4. You want to dream big
You don’t dare to dream anymore, life is just that. Scared to be disappointed again.
A health coach will challenge you on your goals and dreams. You’ll learn to dream big and believe that everything is possible. Further, you’ll get in touch with your deepest desires.
5. You’re stressed out by family and work responsibilities
You don’t know where to start on you’re never ending to do list. You’re chasing time, always trying to be faster, better and squeezing one more thing in. You’re always thinking of that next thing on your to do list.
If you feel anxious, stressed and overwhelmed a health coach can teach you how to manage your stress and overwhelm. Additional, you’ll learn about the relationships between stress and chronic illnesses. A health coach will guide you to define your priorities and set focus.
6. You want your family to be healthier
As if taking care of yourself and eating well isn’t hard enough, most of us want the same for our families. We want to be a role model to our children and that they eat healthy, but we just don’t know how to find the time and energy?
A health coach is there for you and will guide you step by step in making lasting changes, for you and your family to a simpler and healthier life.
7. You want a guide and mentor in your life
Making changes by yourself in your own home can be tough. Sometimes all you need is someone listening to you, cheering you on and holding your hands. You want a personal approach that fits only you from a caring individual.
A health coach will provide you with a unique experience respecting your bio individuality.
The tools you learn are aligned to your personality and you goals. You receive personalized care.
During coaching, you implement small changes gradually and realize what works for you and what not. You won’t just get a list of do’s and don’ts.
A health coach is your partner in crime, takes the time to truly get to know you and will walk by your side instead of just telling you what you are supposed to do. They build a heartfelt connection with you.
Further, with the time invested, the change will last and you have the toolbox available after the program is finished. Additional, with the help of a health coach you will identify what is truly important to you and start focusing on what really matters most to you. A health coach genuinely cares about you.
8. Oprah does it
Okay, this one may doesn’t really count. But aren’t we getting inspired by her?
As Oprah states: “Health coaching is a budding field built around the latest science on motivation and behavioral change. “Coaches give you a key role in determining your action plan, help you lay it out in a step-by-step format, and support you along the way,” explains clinical health psychologist Ruth Q. Wolever, PhD, director of health coaching for the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in Nashville. “
All of that said, I like to remind you that the health coach is the guide and mentor and you’re still the driver. You’ll have to do the work between sessions, no one can take that part away from you. To establish lasting change you will have to use the tools.
Now over to you, have you any experience with a health or lifestyle coach? And how has that impacted your life?
Curious, find out if I could be the Health Coach to transform your life.
