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Saturday, March 15, 2014

A Brief Overview Of Personal Wellness Coaching

By Krystal Branch


It is ironic that so many people, whilst enjoying one of the highest standards of living the world has seen struggle to make sense out of their own lives. Many people feel unfulfilled and while they desire internal growth and change, they do not know how to go about it. This is perhaps one of the main reasons why personal wellness coaching has become so popular.

There are numerous factors that can have an influence on the happiness and fulfillment of an individual or even a family. In many cases, people are aware of the fact that they are not personally fulfilled or content, but they are unable to pinpoint the reason for their own discontent. A professional can help them analyze their own needs and desires and only then can progress be made.

A coach is important in the sense that he can help his clients to quantify their dreams and desires. Nothing will happen or change all by itself. That is why it is necessary to set specific goals and to devise plans on exactly how to achieve those goals. The main task of the coach is to help the client set these goals and objectives.

Experts agree that an increased fitness level is one of the best ways in which to achieve a host of other objectives. Fit people have more energy, they have better self esteem and they are more likely to pursue their goals. It is therefore important to consider a fitness plan as a starting point for the road towards self fulfillment and growth. A personal instructor can help with this too.

Choosing an individual instructor can be very difficult. It may be best to opt for a professional that has experience in helping a diverse group of clients to achieve their goals. Some people prefer the coach to be from a spiritual or religious background whilst others prefer a psychological qualification. It is advisable to choose a coach with which a personal relationship of mutual trust can be established.

Another important point to consider is the fact that even the best professionals are not magicians. They cannot change the lives of their clients and they cannot achieve any goals on their behalf. Their role is to help the client to examine his or her own live, to define the changes that are desired and to set realistic objectives that will help the client to achieve those objectives.

It is true that the cost of an individual instructor can be rather high and out of reach for many people. However, there are ways in which to limit the cost. Many people can benefit from enrolling for group sessions, or by using a personal instructor for a short period only simply to get the process started or to occasionally help with motivational issues.

Personal wellness coaching has become a big industry. Professional coaches need to be versatile because the expectations of their clients vary wildly. Many people start off with one coach and then change to another as their personal needs change. It remains important, however, to remember that the responsibility for success lies with the client, not the coach.




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