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When kids go back to school and summer activities wind down, many clients want to also get back to healthier routines. That’s why it’s a great time to launch a new group coaching program. Almost as good as the New Year Jumpstart period, clients are ready to start fresh in the new season — and…
Many health coaching clients see exponential health improvements from changing how they eat. But unless your clients follow their assigned nutrition plans to the letter, they may not make the healthiest food choices in the supermarket. It’s partially because shopping can be confusing. Food manufacturers are allowed to make vague and unnecessary claims on the…
May is Mental Health Awareness month. This critically-important facet of wellness is needed more than ever before. The pandemic has spurred a wake-up call of the need for better support for mental well-being worldwide. The global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by 25% during the first year of the pandemic, according to a brief…
Clients who want to learn to eat healthier often need to build basic habits around food. Many need guidance on cooking healthier meals and getting in the habit of making food at home. Cooking at home can take clients a long way in getting them closer to their health goals. That’s because clients have more…
Your clients probably think that they have to change everything to make a huge impact on their health. Cut out everything they love to eat and only munch on raw vegetables. Run a marathon. Only drink water. But they don’t have to have an all-or-nothing attitude when it comes to creating healthier habits. In fact,…
During the season of Thanksgiving in the US, we get to pause, slow down, and consider all of the things for which we are thankful. This natural break in the rhythm of everyday life allows us to reflect and come back to what matters. Researchers have found significant mental and physical health benefits in practicing…
Building a healthy eating routine takes practice. It’s easy for clients to fall into the trap of picking up grab-and-go convenience foods and takeout meals. But if clients want lifelong health, it’s essential for them to learn how to prepare their own food. Simple recipes prepared with fresh ingredients at home can save lots of…
When it comes to having energy, it seems like most people never have enough of it. Plug the search term “boost energy” into your search engine, and you’ll get over 6.6 billion results. Some clients lack energy because they simply don’t know what they’re doing that’s draining them. They might be shorting themselves on sleep,…
Your client’s motivation to move forward with their health goals can fluctuate like the weather. Some days are sunny and bright — and clients easily take actions aligned with their goals. And then there are the dark and stormy days, where clients need extra support to keep going. You can help guide your clients to…
When Simone Biles bowed out of competing during the 2021 Summer Olympic Games for self-care, the act helped open up the conversation around mental well-being. Mental health has been a largely hidden disease because of the stigma around discussing the topic. But pretending that it doesn’t exist isn’t making it go away. According to the…
Students are back in classes. Parents are getting back to routine. And your clients are ready for the second “fresh start” of the year – the one that the fall season brings each year. Now is the time to take advantage of that back-to-school energy. You still have a window of opportunity to plan and…
As the summer winds down and the days slowly get shorter, clients may be starting to plan for a return to offices and getting back to their regular routines. The kids may be going back to school and adults back to their offices. But unlike most years, “back-to-routine” may look quite different and be accompanied…
It’s been said that sitting for long periods of time can be as damaging to your health as being a smoker. That may sound like an exaggeration. However, sitting for long periods of time without any movement or standing has been linked to obesity and metabolic syndrome — a cluster of symptoms that includes increased…
It goes without saying that the coaching clients who get the best results are the ones that put in the most effort. You can guide clients along the success path, but they are ultimately responsible for doing the work to get the biggest payoff. Yet with the right tools and techniques, you can help clients…
Mindfulness has been found to reduce stress, reduce chronic pain, support heart health and blood pressure, and improve sleep. Adding mindful practices to each workday can help you and improve focus, get more work done in less time, and improve your ability to work under stress. Bringing presence to each day can be as simple…
Wellness clients tend to be as predictable as the seasons and holidays. They enthusiastically work on healthier habits in the new year and through the spring. By summer, they’re ready for a vacation — and a break from their hard-won routines. They return in droves in September for their second “new year” jumpstart to get…
Offering a group program can be a win-win for both your business and your clients. In your practice, groups allow you to help more clients at once without adding extra hours to your schedule. Do more by doing less, and boost your earnings while offering a one-to-many program. It’s a business multiplier. For clients, working…
As the year winds down and the days get shorter, it is the perfect time to slow down and practice mindfulness. Despite the natural energy to turn inward in December, many clients become even more busy with holiday shopping and festive meals. Although 2020 may be a different sort of holiday season, there can still be…
It seems like as soon as the weather turns colder, the sneezes and coughs start. Cold and flu season can start as early as October and run well into May in some parts of the US. And with the second wave of COVID infections rising even now it’s even more important to protect overall respiratory…
As the weather cools down, and people spend more time indoors, cold and flu viruses get active. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, the viral disease caused by a SARS-related coronavirus, is by definition airborne. With COVID-19 starting a second wave, more people will be looking for solutions to keep their immune system robust. Most clients can…
Every year starting in October, “candy season” starts even before Halloween – and doesn’t let up until early the following year with Valentine’s day. And in between these holiday candy seasons, how many of your clients are already battling sugar addiction? What’s worse, how many of them don’t even realize they have a sugar problem?…
After a lazy summer of slower days and indulgences, many clients are ready to get back to their routines and to healthier living. Fall is the perfect time to offer a detox program to support new and current clients — and to give your practice a healthy boost. Detoxing Helps Clients Prime Their Health for…
Are your clients suffering with sleep deprivation? It should be easy to get more sleep. But in the US, a deeply-ingrained cultural belief in productivity has impacted sleep patterns and habits of people of all ages. Good sleep hygiene is a low priority for many clients. Our “always on” culture has taught us that we…
Last year, the WHO recognized burnout as an official medical diagnosis. Burnout symptoms include exhaustion, negative thoughts about one’s job, and reduced efficacy at work. With the global SARS-Coronavirus pandemic, burnout has become an issue across all professions. And it has hit healthcare work most profoundly. Amid COVID, burnout is the second pandemic; healthcare workers…
How do you measure sleep quality? For clients who are sleep deprived, the best way for them to discover why is through participating in a polysomnography — or sleep study. Hospitals and sleep center studies measure: Brain waves Oxygen levels in the blood Heart rate Breathing rate Eye movements And leg movements These studies offer…
The science is in: journaling is one of the best first steps to accomplish more goals. According to a goal setting study conducted at Dominican University, groups that wrote down their goals achieved more than those who thought about their goals. And participants who made commitments to take action accomplished more goals in less time.…
Video is leading the way in content consumption. According to research from Impact, there are more than 500 million hours of videos viewed YouTube each day. About 82% of users watch video content on Twitter. And it’s not all funny cat videos. More businesses find video marketing attracts more potential customers and increases sales. Adding video…
When you are supporting clients on a weight loss journey, it is easy to see the results and for clients to track their success. The number on the scale is the tell-tale sign of progress. But how do you keep weight-loss clients motivated if the number doesn’t move? And for clients with health goals other…
Let’s face it – most people know that if they would exercise more, quit smoking, drink less and eat more nutrient-dense foods, they could improve any chronic conditions they have. Almost half of the top 10 life-threatening, chronic diseases in the U.S. are preventable through lifestyle changes. According to this empirical study, chronic diseases affect…
Do you have “sober curious” clients? Or clients who are observing Dry January? The first Dry January started in 2013 as a UK public health campaign, promoted by Alcohol Concern. Why Dry January is trending Thanks to the “sober curious” movement, Dry January has grown. In fact, teetotaling throughout the year has…
As the weather gets colder, a number of factors increase the chances of your clients catching cold and flu viruses. Stress, sudden changes in weather, and spending more time inside in closer quarters with other people, all increase their risk of getting sick. You can help them stay healthier and avoid catching a nasty bug…
