Health coach

Your health is the foundation

Creating the conditions for well-being and acting accordingly is the basis for feeling good. By feeling good, you feel joy, meaningfulness, motivation and commitment. You will also perform better at work.

In this article, we will look at what a health coach can help you with in your health development.

Health coaching – clarifying what health is for you

Life rolls on at a tremendous pace and suddenly you are standing there and the toddler years are over. You have climbed the career ladder and it has taken up all your time. Your parents don’t need your time anymore. Who are you now?

What set our therapist apart was her genuine empathy and personal insight. Not only did she possess a deep understanding of neurodiversity, but she also shared personal experiences that resonated with us, creating an instant connection and fostering a sense of trust!

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What is wellbeing for you today, at this stage of your life?
How do you want your wellbeing to improve your life?
What do you like about health and wellbeing?

Many of us – and maybe you too – listen to what friends, family and social media say about health. Then we try to follow all the advice.

But, is it right for you?

You and your health coach explore your current habits and behaviors. You find what you think is fun, motivating and works well. Then it’s about building on that to find your path to good health.

What do you want more of? What habits, patterns and behaviors need to be broken?

Together, you will customize your plan for a life with more healthy habits and a healthier life.

Physical activity

Physical activity can be terrible, but it can also be wonderful, like a ball at the castle. What do you do for physical activity when it feels like a dance?

Physical activity can be daunting at times, but it can also feel fun and easy. What activities do you engage in for physical exercise when it feels as enjoyable as dancing?

We need at least 30 minutes of exercise a day. In addition, twice a week we also need to exercise our muscles. You don’t have to go to the gym if you don’t like it, there are other ways.

There was an elderly lady from Sydney who made it a habit to do 20 leg lifts daily as part of her exercise routine, focusing on strengthening one of the largest muscle groups.

Our coaches will assist you in discovering the physical activity that suits you best, whether it’s one or multiple activities.

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Diet

Succeeding with diet can be a challenge, but with a good routine and structure it is definitely possible.

Days are long and hectic, you don’t have the right ingredients and you are tired and hungry when you get home. Then it’s very easy to fall for the temptation to make things easier for ourselves and opt to have a sandwich or ordering fast food instead of preparing a healthy dinner. This also means there are no leftovers you could take to work tomorrow for lunch.

Keeping things simple is key so you are motivated to cook a quick, easy, healthy dinner.

Your health coach will help you figure out what you want your planning, preparation, structure and routine to look like – to make it work for you. This is the key to success. By working together, you will not only have the opportunity to succeed, you also have the tools you need to continue to maintain your healthy lifestyle.

Sleep

Many adults are sleeping less and less today. A lack of good sleep has been linked to the rise in mental health problems. Your health coach will help you understand how you feel about your sleep. This then forms the basis for what changes can be made to have a good restful sleep.

Did you know that when you sleep, magic happens inside you? You don’t even have to make an effort. Sleep helps you to focus and concentrate better. It makes you more efficient and happier.

Here are some things that happen while you sleep:

• New cells are produced
• Cells are repaired
• We rebuild the body and brain
• Energy savings occur
• The immune system works at its peak
• Stress hormones are reduced
• Memory storage occurs
• The brain clears out “mental clutter”

Recovery

The body and mind need to recover several times during the day to build resilience to the challenges you face during the day. Taking a 2-3 minute walk will bring more clarity, focus and relaxation to your brain and body.

When you have exerted yourself in challenging tasks, your brain and body need a break to come back with new energy.

To show why recovery is important, we could compare it to a car. If your car has only a little bit of petrol left, you refuel it to give it more energy so you can keep driving. You need to do the same with your body and mind.

Together with the health coach, you find out what you are recovering from. We are different as people and therefore need different activities. Yoga is good for one person, while walking in nature is good for another.

Motivation

Why do you need to know what motivates you? Well, it’s because motivation is your inner drive to achieve the wellbeing you want.

Health coaching helps you to understand what motivates you. Together with the health coach, you make sure that your motivational factors are included in your plan for good health. This will increase your chances of achieving your goal.

Another important part of feeling motivated is that you have set a goal that is specific/clear, measurable, accepted, realistic and time-bound. In addition, it is good if it is formulated simply – perhaps even in a single sentence. That sentence should also include the word ‘I’.

Remember to celebrate all small and big successes – this will increase your motivation.

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Inner fitness

To feel good, we also need to train our inner fitness. You and your health coach explore your self-image as it affects your self-esteem. Self-compassion is about how you are kind to yourself. It is about what you say about yourself and to yourself. It has a major impact on your health.

By strengthening your self-compassion, you also create a stronger self-confidence. Good self-confidence makes you believe in yourself. You dare to challenge yourself and do things that feel a bit scary. You dare to succeed. With strong self-compassion and self-confidence, you are protected against stress and depression.

Is it time to take the plunge?

If you feel that you are not living healthily or would like to change something to feel better, it may be time to consider health coaching as an investment in yourself. Maybe you know someone who has made a positive health journey and want to make one yourself. A journey that will continue throughout the rest of your life.

When you hire your health coach

Most commonly, your current lifestyle has been built up over a long period of time. This means that you need a longer time to break old habits and create a new style of health.

Before you contact the health coach, it is good if you have reflected on what you want to achieve with your health and why you want it. How will your new lifestyle help you and how will you be able to feel it?

You will start from your current situation, set your goal and sub-goals. You will bring out your strengths – those that bring you joy, energy, commitment and motivation. Very often when we feel resistance it is because we are not living our values. Therefore, we will see what values you have today and if you are living them.

The coaching is about getting new insights and perspectives, increasing awareness, finding the tools that help you and creating an understanding of how you function as a person.

It is 100% possible, if you take small steps, are disciplined, create new routines and have patience. Our coaches are here to meet you and accompany you on your health journey.

We don’t say it’s easy, but it’s worth it. We help you make the hard things easier.

How can I reduce my stress levels and improve my sleep?

Research shows that physical activity lowers your stress and if you have your physical activity outdoors in daylight, it contributes to better sleep.

Our coaches meet you in the health coaching where you are at. Together, you’ll create the plan you need for good health.

What can a health coach help me with?

The coach helps you gain new insights and perspectives. This leads to increased awareness and you find the tools that help you. At the same time, you gain an understanding of how you function as a person and what creates well-being for you.

Can the health coach help me with simple changes in my daily life?

Absolutely. You start with how you feel today and then explore how you want it to be. Then you look at what you want to change and what is causing the problem you are experiencing. Based on this, you identify the changes that will ultimately affect your wellbeing.

How can my health improve if I practice self-compassion?

When we are not kind to ourselves, we are not so keen to take good care of ourselves. Being kind to yourself is about liking yourself. It also means not saying the mean things about yourself that you would never say to or about anyone else.

If we get into the habit of liking ourselves, we will also have the courage to help ourselves more. We will have the courage to do things we couldn’t even imagine before. It is a positive attitude towards yourself and towards life that underpins mental and physical well-being.

The benefits of professional help

Taking the step to talk to a professional coach can make a huge difference in your life. It helps you see your problems or challenges from a new angle. Moreover, it can also offer practical solutions that you might not have thought of on your own.

Many people believe that coaching is only for those who have problems or suffer from mental illness, but this is far from the truth. Coaching can be extremely beneficial even for people who are simply looking for support or guidance in life.

If you’re ready, we are

When you feel it’s time to invest in your personal development and health, we have qualified coaches who can help you on your journey. Because coaching is confidential, you can feel confident that you can develop on your own terms. Our core principle is to make the difficult easier for you.

How to get help with your personal development step by step

Striving for your full potential is a journey that requires commitment, work and mental focus. Therefore, we have developed a step-by-step guide that includes elements of mental training and coaching to help you start your journey.

• Step 1: Self-reflection
  Purpose: Understand your strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
  Action plan: Use tools like SWOT analysis or journaling to identify your core values and ambitions. Map out what your results and why you have become who you are.
• Step 2: Goal setting
  Purpose: Set clear and measurable goals.
  Action plan: Use S.M.A.R.T. criteria or other mapping to define your goals.
• Step 3: Scheduling
  Purpose: To create a realistic and achievable plan.
  Action plan: Use calendars and planning tools to prioritize time to work on your goals. Get other exercises that can focus more on emotions and body depending on what you need to practice more.
• Step 4: Mental or Emotional Training
  Purpose: Improve your mental and emotional state and focus.
  Action plan: Use techniques such as meditation, mindfulness, and visualization.
• Step 5: Coaching/Therapy
  Purpose: Gain external insight and hold yourself accountable.
  Action plan: Engage a professional coach, therapist or mentor to guide you. You will be given exercises in the therapy room to practice between sessions.
• Step 6: Monitoring and follow-up
  Purpose: To make sure you are on track.
  Action plan: Regular evaluations and adjustments to your plan.
• Step 7: Feedback and adjustment
  Purpose: Understand the impact of your efforts and make necessary adjustments.
  Action plan: Ask for feedback from your health coach and make adjustments to your plan accordingly.
• Step 8: Reward and Recognition
  Purpose: Celebrate your progress.
  Action plan: Set smaller milestones and reward yourself when you achieve them.

“Is personal development for me?”

Working on personal development can be challenging but extremely rewarding. Instead of struggling to manage stress or emotions on your own, you can train yourself mentally with professional help. On our platform, you can easily get in touch with therapists, coaches or psychologists who can support you on your journey and make the difficult less challenging.