Wellness Coaching

Wellness is a state of being that is different for each individual. It is the balance of your whole self including your mind, body and spirit. Wellness is a life long process of growth towards your optimal health so you can lead a purposeful and happy life. When looking at your wellness you should explore the physical, intellectual, spiritual, vocational, social, and environmental aspects to create a life that is balanced and enjoyed. Coaching is tailored specifically towards the individual’s goals as they work to achieve their highest personal level of wellness that is possible for them in each of these areas. When you think of your personal wellness, you should think of what you want in your life, how you want to feel, how you want to live each day. It is a choice and an evolving process, one you should enjoy every step of the way. Wellness is a beautiful acceptance of yourself along this journey where you feel alive and free.

As your coach I work along side you to help drive you towards your holistic goals. We explore areas in your life where you want growth or change and we look at how they effect each other. I am your advocate, support, accountability and sounding board. I challenge you to continue in the direction you have mapped out for yourself even when frustrations kick in. Setbacks are just one small and annoying part of this journey and I will help you define them as hurdles to overcome, not road closures. We create a trusting and honest relationship so when excuses are overpowering your work, I address them as such and we work towards refining steps to keep you moving towards your optimal wellness.

“A healthy attitude is contagious but don’t wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier.” ~ Tom Stoppard

Where do I start with wellness coaching?

Some clients start the process with a specific goal. For example, to be less angry, to enjoy their children more, to eat healthier, to be more active. Next, we look at your vision for change, your reasons behind your vision that will motivate you, and then we create an action plan to move you in that direction. In many situations I have found that, as we begin working on the goal, other small or sometimes larger goals surface that need to be addressed to help you reach your vision. If your goal was to enjoy your children more but once we start working we discover that you have a difficult time setting limits at work. This leads to you being too exhausted to give to your kids when you get home. We then can add healthy work boundaries into your vision. We incorporate this new goal into the plan and work at a level that is comfortable for you yet challenging enough to create change. We continue to look at the whole person to see what factors are going to play into the success or struggle of the desired goals.

  • setting healthy boundaries at work or with family
  • being everyone’s care taker at the expense of their own self care
  • lack of energy or being physically active
  • wanting to lose weight or eating healthier
  • wanting to be a stronger self advocate, communicate needs or desires
  • making healthy life choices around relationships
  • healthy communication, being assertive
  • creating a positive social network, making friends that build you up and support you
  • getting toxic people out of your life without drama or learning to respectfully tolerate those that you have to be around
  • feeling stuck professionally or unhappy with current job
  • unmet dreams and feeling it is too late to start…..it’s never too late.
  • stress management
  • anger management
  • not taking things personally
  • letting go of anger and disappointments

As I mentioned before, wellness is an individual and personal process. You may excel in one area of wellness and struggle miserably in another. Someone may love their job and be on top of the world in their professional life, but physically be neglecting their body. Another may be a top marathon runner and in the best shape of their life but their relationships constantly struggle. We will work towards balance so that you have a sense of peace and happiness as a whole person in your day to day life. You will lead the way and I will be that annoying sidekick that won’t let you give up.