Who Is This For?
Below are some examples of issues commonly experienced by many people that this type of coaching might address. I also list some examples of cases where coaching might be contraindicated.
Who benefits?
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If you are struggling to achieve and sustain basic health goals, such as your ideal body weight and composition, a healthier diet, and/or obtaining healthy sleep
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If you constantly feel physically or mentally 'flat', or low-energy, independent of caloric intake or adequate rest
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If you feel 'lost' or aimless in life, and just don't know what to do to build a successful and meaningful future
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If you dealing with significant life changes or events and need a sounding board that can help you collaboratively troubleshoot rather than feel you are being 'prescribed' the answer by someone who knows better than you
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Teenagers who are having difficulty finding focus in school, sports, or life more generally
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Athletes, business people, or others who are looking to gain a high-performance psychological edge
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If you find it hard to believe in yourself, or you have a raging internal self-critic
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If you struggle with self-discipline and are at the mercy of your bad habits
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Healthcare professionals, CEOs, and other folks in high-stress jobs that are struggling to achieve optimal work-life balance
Who might not?
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If you are or have been experiencing significant depression, anxiety, or some other diagnosable mental health condition
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If you have been experiencing frequent thoughts of suicidal or homicidal ideation
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If you are experiencing significant difficulties with substance abuse
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If you are involved in relationships that are abusive or wherein your safety is threatened
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In the above examples, it would likely be wise and expedient to seek out the appropriate form of therapy and/or medical and social support first, as these issues are not the domain of life-coaching