Most likely, yes, everything *will* be okay. But if you’re content with things just being “okay,” this message might not be for you. You see, life coaching isn’t just about surviving; it’s about thriving in specific areas of your life. Holistic life coaching takes this a step further by considering all the structures of your life, bringing them into balance to enhance any particular challenge or issue you may be facing. Transform your life with a wellness life coach. Achieve balance, health, and happiness through personalized coaching and holistic wellness strategies. Discover your path to well-being today.
As I discussed in my previous post on CHANGE, you don’t have to wait until you’re in pain or crisis to seek a balanced life. Well-being should be our guiding philosophy, and a wellness life coach is the person who can help you establish holistic wellness strategies, take action, hold yourself accountable, and persist even through the tougher days or months. In the end, it’s all about building a better you.
Traditional life coaching often focuses on a single issue, such as navigating a divorce, managing single parenthood, transitioning to a new career, or changing a specific behavior or mindset. While this approach can be effective, it typically addresses only one aspect of your life.
Holistic life coaching, on the other hand, considers the entire wheel of life. It’s similar to functional medicine, where you don’t just treat a migraine with a painkiller; you seek to understand and address the root cause. As Michael Beckwith eloquently explains, we have eight core life structures: spiritual, health, financial, relationships, ego, beliefs, livelihood, and community. These structures collectively form our “wheel of life,” and achieving balance in all of them leads to true harmony and well-being.
By working on these life structures with a personal development coach, you’re not just solving problems; you’re aligning with your true self, moving beyond mere survival to thrive in every aspect of your life. To reach this level of transformation, however, you need to embrace CHANGE. But not just any change—transformational change that comes from within and leaves no room for a return to old, unproductive patterns.
Change, especially transformational change, is not easy to implement. It can often be more challenging than getting a new job or starting a new project. This is where the expertise of a life coach with a holistic approach becomes invaluable. Such a coach can guide you through the process, helping you set clear, holistic wellness strategies. These strategies might include working with nutritionists, functional medicine doctors, meditation and yoga instructors, or business coaches.
Think of it like architecture. As a former architect licensed in Paris, I understand the importance of having a “helicopter view” on a project—coordinating multiple trades and ensuring everything aligns seamlessly. The same applies to holistic life coaching. You want to ensure that all areas of your life are in balance, with the help of top-notch support, so you can smoothly navigate the complexities of life.
The reality is that 80% of the population lives in a state of stagnation, with little to no significant change in their lives. Trying to solve or fix single issues from this place of stagnation is incredibly difficult, and often leads to superficial solutions that don’t bring lasting, transformational results. This is why I advocate for a holistic approach to life coaching—a philosophy I’ve followed in my own life.
I personally experienced radical life changes early on. I transitioned from being an economist to a creative director and architect in my late 20s. However, the true transformation in my personal development and growth didn’t occur until I began practicing disciplines like yoga, ballet, Ayurveda, meditation, and personal growth at the beginning of my 30s.
Today, words like “well-being” and “holistic wellness strategies” are often thrown around, sometimes superficially. But the role of a holistic life coach goes beyond just achieving physical well-being. It includes emotional and intellectual fulfillment, which are crucial for truly thriving in life.
For instance, we often spend excessive time, effort, and money on diets that, in the end, are completely useless, serving no greater purpose than to shed a few pounds for superficial reasons. However, a genuinely healthy approach to nutrition can have miraculous effects on the brain, thoughts, energy levels, and clarity—allowing you to move forward in life in a more successful and fulfilling way.
In conclusion, holistic life coaching isn’t just about fixing what’s broken; it’s about building a life where you can flourish in all areas, achieving a balance that allows you to live not just an “okay” life, but an extraordinary one.
