Thursday 24 May 2018

Tips For Identifying A Wellness Coaching

By Joseph Robinson


At times in life, one feels a little stuck. Needing to change something but never really figuring out what that is. When one does find out what they want to change, they realize that they cannot decide how to go about it. It is frustrating and stressful. Wellness coaching fills the gap between wanting to do something and actually doing it. The professionals help one work out the what, why and the hurdles in between. After all these, one can then device a plan of action.

Wellness is a broad word. It covers everything from fitness and health to professional satisfaction. As such, so does this. One must ensure to get a professional who specializes in the specific area they need to make a change. It is possible to find a professional who is all about fitness. Or another who is all about stress management. The key to a successful engagement with such a professional is getting one whose expertise is relevant to the needs.

While the academic qualifications for this field are a little shaky, there are definitely certifications. Different things make different people qualified to help others take the journeys. If looking to lose weight and keep it off, guess who would inspire more? One who has been a fitness instructor all their life? Or, one who used to be unfit and overweight? The latter, of course, has a better handle on what this person is going through. They will understand the struggle better. They will better tolerate and handle failure than one who has lived through years of discipline.

This professional is meant to help one see their intended path and not hold the hand and pull towards it. By engaging in this kind of partnership, one is able to make more sustainable long-term lifestyle changes. For example, a nutritionist would not want to know the crux of the need to seek him or her out. They would not be interested in finding out what the weaknesses are and why they are weaknesses in the first place.

This is a relatively new field. Therefore, referrals work best. Also, the few professional available have taken their business online making it easier for one to find them. It is only a matter of Google. Ensure to find someone with whom one feels at ease. Find someone who inspires. One who appeals to an intrinsic part of the being. Take advantage of the first free engagement to learn as much and decide whether it is worth pursuing.

One should not expect to get a list of things to do and what to get rid of. What they should expect, however, is an honest conversation. They should expect a partnership. They should expect a joint venture. They should not expect directions to the right path. They should expect the tools to find the path on their own.

Before engagement, open up your mind and be ready for shocking and surprising self-revelation. Have the right mindset and be mentally ready for whatever. Deep breathing and maybe some yoga would help peel that mask.

Using this professional is not a criticism of the person. One should take some time to think about the parts of their lies they do like. The things that bring joy and happiness. To make a mental list of the parts of life that are fine as they are. Only then can one be sure of the parts they need to change.




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