Ever wondered what holistic health coaching is all about? Let’s break it down. Holistic health coaching is your personal guide to wellness, addressing your mind, body, and soul. It’s like having a supportive friend who helps you navigate your health journey in a holistic way. Intrigued? Let’s explore together!
In general, people mean one of two things when they talk about holistic wellness coaching.
The broader definition of holistic wellness coaching uses the literal meaning of the word “holistic.” That is, it defines wellness as the interdependence of several dimensions of health. The whole person, therefore, isn’t well unless they’re well in every area of life — not just physical health. While experts debate which areas should be included in holistic wellness, most agree that it encompasses mental, emotional, spiritual and physical health. As a holistic health coach will work in partnership with your client to support them in all aspects of their health and wellbeing. It will include exploring all for cornerstones of your wellness to support a deeper and more whole person approach to the coaching relationship and overall journey.
Why is holistic health coaching so important?
The holistic health coaching definition is a departure from how we traditionally see health. Particularly in Western society, health coaching is typically associated with physical health or nutrition. We define health as the absence of illness or disease. However, that’s only part of the story. Holistic health coaching can only be understood as parts of a whole, and all of the dimensions are inextricably connected.
Take, for example, stress. It’s widely understood — and scientifically proven — that stress causes or exacerbates most major health issues. And there’s not a single person who can’t describe the emotional impact of extreme stress. Stressful events are a perfect example of how seemingly unrelated areas of your life can affect your emotional, and subsequently your
Holistic health coaching is now beginning to have a measurable impact on individuals and organisations across every industry. As the lines between work and home are becoming even blurrier, it’s bringing into focus what we’ve always known — there is no “work you” and “home you,” there’s just “you.” If employers want to increase productivity, creativity, and innovation, they can no longer try to separate it from holistic health.
The good news is that there’s no need to try to separate our work and home lives — or even to try to separate different aspects of holistic wellness. Research shows that when we bring our whole selves to work, we’re more creative and perform better.
Four cornerstones of holistic health coaching
Let’s explore the four cornerstones of holistic health coaching!
- Spiritual wellness
Spiritual wellness refers to your connection to something larger than yourself. People who are spiritually healthy are able to find purpose and meaning in life. They feel more motivated, are more resilient, and have a sense of their place in the world. Those with poor spiritual health tend to experience existential crises.
- Mental wellness
Mental wellbeing — and mental fitness — is crucial to overall health. Mental fitness allows us to communicate with others, think critically, and make decisions with ease. A healthy mind is able to learn and grow and can stay present in the moment. Poor mental fitness is associated with reduced resilience and resistance to stress.
- Physical wellness
Physical well-being is sometimes thought of as being free from illness. However, simply “not being sick” doesn’t really make for much quality of life. On the other hand, there are individuals who live with chronic disease who feel vital and well. Physical health includes energy, flexibility, strength, fitness, sleep, and nutrition.
In closing, holistic health coaching serves as a beacon of hope in our journey towards vibrant living. By embracing the interconnectedness of our physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions, it offers a roadmap to unlock our fullest potential. Let’s embark on this transformative adventure together, as we nurture our well-being and embrace a life of vitality, purpose, and fulfillment.
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