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The coaching and consulting industry is booming across a range of different business sectors. This rise can make it difficult for a new or aspiring coach to break through the crowd. [Read more…]
What better way to relieve stress than to indulge in foods and ingredients that can potentially bring about a positive shift in mood. One of the most beneficial ways to reduce stress and nourish the soul is by consuming stress-busting foods. Food is our most natural form of medicine and a key ingredient in reducing our overall levels of stress and anxiety. [Read more…]
Before you continue to read this, take a moment to observe those around you. Chances are, you see at least one person engrossed in his or her phone. Likely, it’s more than just one person. And while most studies about screen time are focused upon its effect on children and their development, it’s important to note that screen time can have negative effects on adult clients as well.
On average, adults spend about 11 hours a day staring at some kind of screen, whether that be a computer, phone, tablet, TV or other type of electronic device. For office workers, some of that is unavoidable, but that extra recreational screen time isn’t doing your clients any favors. [Read more…]
Running a coaching business is a lot like trying to improve yourself. You need a detailed plan to give yourself the best chance of success. A company without a business plan is like a client without a routine or program. [Read more…]
The number of calories in a food is a minor piece to the larger puzzle of nutritional quality. Give your clients the tools to help them consciously and critically evaluate the food choices they make. Here are 5 nutrition areas to focus on when working with clients on intuitive eating:
What are the ingredients in the food? Is the list long and involved and read like gibberish? Our bodies don’t need substances such as carrageenan, potato starch, and maltodextrin. [Read more…]
Research has linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns including obesity, increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat, and abnormal cholesterol levels. Any extended sitting whether at a desk, in the car or in front of a screen can be harmful. Numerous studies have found that those who sat for more than 8 hours a day with no physical activity had a risk of dying similar to the risks of dying posed by obesity and smoking. [Read more…]
Injuries happen to us all, even when we take as much care as we possibly can. However, when a client is suffering from sleep deprivation, injuries are likely to happen a lot more frequently and can be more difficult to recover from.
Clients who haven’t slept well are going to have a much harder time making safe and smart decisions. That risky mindset while training increases your chances of becoming injured. For example, your clients might decide to take on more weight than they can handle or lift without a spotter. They may continue to exercise despite acute pain. [Read more…]
“Tips for reducing stress” is one of the top searches in the week before and after NYE. We know that stress can cause irritability, tension, stomach pain, nausea, headaches, anger, or frustration, even to the extreme of withdrawal. If reducing stress is one of your (or your client’s) goals for 2020, here are some simple steps you can start today. [Read more…]
Many factors, including unrealistic expectations, financial pressures, and excessive commitments can cause stress and anxiety at holiday time. When stress is at its peak, it’s hard to stop and regroup. Try to prevent stress and depression in the first place, especially if the holidays have taken an emotional toll on you in the past.
Remember that everything doesn’t have to be perfect and don’t worry about things that are out of your control. If some of your relatives are known to act out or make you or someone else feel down, you should probably expect that this behavior is likely to make you feel bad, chances are that won’t change. If you know what you’re getting into, it will be easier to not let them push your buttons. If things get uncomfortable, decompress by going to a movie or taking a drive.
Avoid the crowded malls and aim to finish your holiday shopping as soon as possible. Better yet, avoid traditional shopping altogether and gift your family and friends with one-on0one time with you. Fatigue, over-scheduling, and taking on too many tasks can quickly dampen your spirits. Use this time as an opportunity to practice saying, “No,” and try to delegate tasks that aren’t as important to you. When you make the decision to do less, you are able to focus your energy on the really important parts of the holidays.
If you are feeling alone or left out, get out of the house and find some way to join the fun of the season. This time of year, there are so many places you can go to hear music, enjoy the sights or help people in need.
This may come as a surprise, but many people suffer from depression due to a lack of sunlight because of shorter days and bad weather. Using a full spectrum lamp for twenty minutes a day can lessen this type of depression called SAD (seasonal affectiveness disorder). Be mindful of the onset of “Post Holiday Syndrome.” which can leave you feeling down after the rollercoaster of the holidays. Ease out of all the fun by planning a well-deserved day of rest toward the end of the season.
It’s important to be conscious of your diet and daily activity or movement during the holidays. Remember it’s perfectly normal to eat more during the holidays. Don’t feel bad about indulging during the holiday season, but be aware of how certain foods affect your mood. For example, for many people, eating fats and sweets often leads to less energy which leads to more stress. Try to combat some of those stressful feelings, by taking a walk with some of your loved ones before or after your holiday mean.
The holidays present a dizzying array of demands — parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining, to name just a few. Our stress management coaching program is designed for life coaches, as well as fitness and wellness professionals who want to expand his or her knowledge in the lucrative and expanding field.
Spencer Institute certification programs are open to anyone with a desire to learn and help others. There are no prerequisites.
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