Is Health Coaching Right For You?

Hello ! Can you believe we are already in Fall/ Autumn? I haven’t been active in this space over the last few months as I had a few big changes that included resigning from my corporate job, moving and focusing on some health issues. But now I am back with renewed energy and excited to continue coaching as well as provide you with the latest updates and tips on health and fitness.   

Today I want to talk about what Life & Health Coaching really is and if it is right for you.

What is Life Coaching?

You’ve probably read or come across the terms health/wellness/life coaching but you’re not really sure what it means. Is it the same as Counseling or Therapy?

The short answer is No.  

Not everyone may need or require therapy but in my opinion I think all of us can greatly benefit from Life Coaching. We all have daily challenges and areas in our life we would like to improve on and a coach is an empathetic listener who provides a safe space for you to discuss your problems and goals. Coaching is a holistic process and focuses on physical, mental and emotional well being. 

Life Coaching is a very general and broad term, however there are many niched areas of coaching  such as Health, Career, Financial, Business Coach etc. Coaches focus on the present and the future and help clients gain clarity in what they truly desire and steer them towards achieving those goals. 

Coaches help clients become more self aware of their strengths and weaknesses as well as identifying limiting beliefs and self sabotaging habits that prevent them from reaching their goals. 

What does a Health Coach Do?

Health coaches help people with a broad variety of issues such as weight loss, improving nutrition, stress reduction, managing chronic conditions and challenging situations in their life. 

• Coaches help people discover the WHY behind their desired change. Many people aren’t able to reach their goals because they either don’t know why they want to make the change or their WHY isn’t strong enough to keep them motivated. Keep in mind that these goals aren’t achieved overnight. Like all good things, they take time, effort and faith. A positive mindset goes a long way!
• Coaches help people identify challenges and discover any limiting beliefs that are preventing change.
• Coaches collaborate with their clients to design a plan and steps to achieve the desired goals.
• They keep their clients motivated and accountable.
• They empower them with tools to make decisions for their overall health. 

Is Coaching Right For You?

When you receive health coaching, you are investing in you and your growth. You are willing to show up, do the work, stay motivated  and do what is required to achieve your desired transformation. Your coach in turn will hold you accountable and steer you in the right direction and provide support to help you achieve your goals. 

We have a plethora of information available on the internet. In fact, we need to sift through all the information to identify and discard misinformation. This is where health coaches thrive as they will guide you in providing the right information for you to make informed decisions.

When you receive health coaching, you are investing in you and your growth. You are willing to show up, do the work, stay motivated  and do what is required to achieve your desired transformation. Your coach in turn will hold you accountable and steer you in the right direction and provide support to help you achieve your goals. 

I hope this clears any questions you may have about health coaching and feel free to drop any questions in the comments below, I’ll be happy to answer!

I hope this post gives you a few ideas on how you can approach your problem from another angle to get results! If you found this post useful, consider signing up for my weekly newsletter where I send occasional science backed research and tips and hacks to deal with life’s challenges and curve balls.

Before you go: If you would like to dig deeper to come up with a game plan for your specific goal or work on a challenge and would love 1:1 guidance – let’s talk! Email me at adivakar@livingwellwithanjana.com to schedule a free 30 min call to discover if we would be a good fit! 

Have a lovely week ahead!

Xo,

Anjana