{"id":5858,"date":"2018-09-11T15:16:36","date_gmt":"2018-09-11T15:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.staging.healthcoachinstitute.com\/?p=5858"},"modified":"2025-04-04T15:32:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T15:32:30","slug":"is-health-coaching-for-you-5-questions-to-ask-yourself-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthcoachinstitute.com\/articles\/is-health-coaching-for-you-5-questions-to-ask-yourself-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Health Coaching For You? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Now"},"content":{"rendered":"

Considering a new career path is exciting stuff and we\u2019re over the moon that you\u2019re thinking of becoming a Health Coach<\/span>!<\/p>\n

But before you make any big changes in your life and dive right into a new vocation, it\u2019s important to first:<\/p>\n

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  1. Do your research<\/strong>\u2014all Health Coach<\/span> training programs<\/a> are NOT created equal!<\/li>\n
  2. Do some<\/b> soul-searching<\/b> (That\u2019s what this<\/i> page is all about.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What Kind of Life and Professional Career Do you REALLY Want?<\/h2>\n

    When we say soul-searching, we\u2019re talking about looking inward to understand:<\/p>\n

    What it is YOU are searching for?<\/b><\/p>\n

    What you want to achieve PROFESSIONALLY?<\/b><\/p>\n

    What you want your LIFE to look like?<\/b><\/p>\n

    5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Becoming a Health Coach<\/h2>\n

    In an effort to help you get clear on whether Health Coaching<\/span> is right for you, we encourage you to take this short 5-question quiz. Take your time with this exercise and spend a few minutes writing down your answers. No one\u2019s going to grade you on this or even see it besides you, so be as honest with yourself and clear as you can possibly be!<\/p>\n

    So without further ado, here are 5 questions to ask yourself if you\u2019re considering becoming a Health Coach<\/span>. <\/b><\/p>\n

    Is a Health Coaching Career for You?<\/h3>\n
      \n
    1. Are you<\/b> passionate about health?<\/li>\n
    2. Are you<\/b> committed to living a healthy, vibrant life?<\/li>\n
    3. Are you<\/b> interested in understanding and resolving your own health, body, and food issues?<\/li>\n
    4. Are you<\/b> willing to do the work it takes to have the lifestyle you want?<\/li>\n
    5. Do you want to help others<\/b> live a healthy, vibrant life?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Before we explore each question in detail, what do you notice about these questions? Four out of the five are about YOUR health, wellbeing, and goals. Only the last question involves your potential clients and career as a Health Coach<\/span>. Why do you think that is?
      <\/b><\/p>\n

      Because one of the ways that Health Coaches<\/span> help others is by leading\u2014or living\u2014by example.<\/b>
      Now, let\u2019s break down the questions one by one.
      <\/b><\/p>\n

      Question 1: Are you passionate about health?<\/b><\/h4>\n

      When you\u2019re a Health Coach<\/span>, you will be thinking about health\u2014what it means, how it manifests, how to achieve it\u2014nonstop! And as you probably already know, health goes beyond just diet and exercise. It\u2019s also about relationships, money, career choices, personal choices….the list goes on and on.<\/p>\n

      If you love the idea of spending lots of time thinking, reading, and talking about health, then answer a resounding YES to this question!<\/p>\n

      Question 2: Are you committed to living a healthy, vibrant life?<\/b><\/h4>\n

      To pick up on where the previous question left off, living a healthy, vibrant life as a Health Coach<\/span> is essential to your practice because you can only take a client as far as you yourself are willing to go<\/b>.<\/p>\n

      What do we mean by this? Well, part of being a Health Coach<\/span> is being able to envision your clients\u2019 best selves, and if you can\u2019t do that for yourself, you won\u2019t be able to do it for them.<\/p>\n

      This is NOT to say you have to be perfect. (You do NOT!)<\/p>\n

      We ALL have our own challenges, and getting a good handle on them is not the same as being perfect and having everything figured out.<\/p>\n

      But, one big element of Health Coaching<\/span> involves continuously striving and working toward becoming your best YOU. Who doesn\u2019t want that?<\/p>\n

      If you\u2019re committed to cultivating health and aliveness in yourself so you can live YOUR best life, then YES is the answer to this question!
      <\/b><\/p>\n

      Question 3: Are you interested in understanding and resolving your own health, body, food, and money issues?<\/b><\/h4>\n

      At Health Coach Institute, we believe that the way you do ONE thing is the way you do EVERYTHING. That\u2019s why our Become a Health Coach<\/span><\/i><\/b> training program is designed to help you build skills that will have a positive impact on every<\/i> area of your life.<\/p>\n

      Untangling your relationship to money or food, for example, may be accompanied by a positive change in your self-image or your relationships or your health, which will improve your confidence across the board.<\/p>\n

      If you\u2019re excited by the prospect of expanding your self-awareness and confidence\u2014and we\u2019re going to guess that you are, otherwise you probably wouldn\u2019t be reading this\u2014say YES to this question!<\/p>\n

      Question 4: Are you willing to do the work it takes to have a fulfilling career?<\/b><\/h4>\n

      There are many ways to have a fulfilling coaching career, and of course we\u2019re all different and looking for different things. But in general, it\u2019s fair to say that a fulfilling career requires you to evolve and grow.<\/p>\n

      To have a fulfilling career, you must be willing to learn new things, to stretch yourself, to put yourself out there\u2014in short, to challenge yourself.<\/p>\n

      The best Health Coaches<\/span> are people who recognize that there\u2019s always more to learn in the name of professional and personal growth, and are inspired by that prospect rather than frustrated by it.<\/p>\n

      If you are the type of person who loves the idea of working with your own coaches, reading up on the latest in health and nutrition, and attending conferences, workshops, and retreats\u2014all in the name of providing the best coaching you can for your clients\u2014then your answer is YES!
      <\/strong><\/p>\n

      Question 5: Do you want to help others live a healthy, vibrant life?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      You would think this would be a no-brainer for someone who wants to be a Health Coach<\/span>, right? But again, it\u2019s worth really<\/i> checking in with yourself on this.<\/p>\n

      You are choosing a career in which you will be of service to others<\/b>\u2014that is your work, your calling. Your future clients will trust you with their thoughts, feelings, fears, hopes, dreams…and you will help them move toward the lives they want to have by breaking old habits and creating new, healthy ones.<\/p>\n

      It\u2019s a humbling responsibility<\/b> to be trusted in that way, and a responsibility that must be taken seriously.
      Are you up for the challenge? We\u2019re going to answer this one for you\u2014YES, YOU ARE!<\/p>\n

      Okay, we let our enthusiasm get the best of us (we\u2019re known to do that sometimes)! You have to answer that question for yourself, of course. But just know that we believe you are up for ANY challenge that comes across your path!<\/b><\/p>\n

      So, what next?<\/p>\n

      Should You Become a Health Coach?<\/h2>\n

      If you answered a hard YES to all 5 questions\u2026<\/b>
      You, dear friend, are destined to be a Health Coach<\/span>! We encourage you to reach out to one of our amazing Clarity Coaches to further explore the possibilities you can create with a Health Coaching career, learn what makes our Become a Health Coach<\/span><\/i><\/b> training program uniquely effective, clarify your vision for your future, and create a plan to make it happen!<\/p>\n

      If you answered NO to any questions\u2026<\/b>
      First of all, don\u2019t immediately lose heart and assume this career isn\u2019t right for you. Take a step back and think about why you answered the way you did. Is it possible that you are intimidated by a specific aspect or aspects of Health Coaching<\/span>?<\/p>\n

      If that\u2019s the case, then you already know what you need to tackle on your own personal growth journey, and that\u2019s FANTASTIC information to have!<\/p>\n

      Talk to an HCI Clarity Coach to Help you Determine Your Coaching Path<\/h3>\n

      Now, take a deep breath, believe<\/span><\/i><\/b> in yourself, and connect with one of our amazing Clarity Coaches<\/a> to talk through any discomfort, uncertainty, fear, or self-doubt you may be experiencing.<\/p>\n

      Your Clarity Coach will help you get to the heart of your truth, so you can make the best decision for you. Think of talking with a Clarity Coach like a 1-on-1 chat with a best friend, cheerleader, and coach all rolled into one….we PROMISE you\u2019ll have some major Aha! moments and you\u2019ll come out of your call with the clarity you need to make a confident decision about your future, whatever that decision may be! <\/p>\n

      If NONE of the questions resonated with you\u2026.<\/b>
      It\u2019s possible that Health Coaching<\/span> may not be the field for you, and that\u2019s fine too. It\u2019s good that you\u2019re discovering that now, before you invest time, energy, and money into a career that isn\u2019t a good fit.<\/p>\n

      We\u2019re fairly confident, though, Future Health Coach<\/span>, that you answered YES to most or all of the above questions, and that Health Coaching<\/span> is absolutely the right job for you. We couldn\u2019t be happier about that! It\u2019s an extraordinarily fulfilling career that also does so much good in the world.<\/p>\n

      Check Out Health Coach Institute’s 6 Month Become a Health Coach Program<\/h2>\n

      Interesting in learning more about our Become a Health Coach<\/span><\/i><\/b> training program<\/a> and how you can earn your Health Coach<\/span> certificate in just 6 months? Schedule your consultation with an HCI team member today!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Take your time with this exercise and spend a few minutes writing down your answers. No one\u2019s going to grade you on this or even see it besides you, so be as honest with yourself and clear as you can possibly be!<\/p>\n<p>So without further ado, here are <b>5 questions to ask yourself if you\u2019re considering becoming a <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-7efc0aec-d9b2-430d-82a0-4435ebfbaf01\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/health_coach\">Health Coach<\/span>. <\/b><\/p>\n<h3>Is a Health Coaching Career for You?<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Are <b>you<\/b> passionate about health?<\/li>\n<li>Are <b>you<\/b> committed to living a healthy, vibrant life?<\/li>\n<li>Are <b>you<\/b> interested in understanding and resolving your own health, body, and food issues?<\/li>\n<li>Are <b>you<\/b> willing to do the work it takes to have the lifestyle you want?<\/li>\n<li>Do you want to help <b>others<\/b> live a healthy, vibrant life?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Before we explore each question in detail, what do you notice about these questions? Four out of the five are about YOUR health, wellbeing, and goals. Only the last question involves your potential clients and career as a <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-21813bb6-8109-45d5-8500-ba2452bf5b8b\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/health_coach\">Health Coach<\/span>. Why do you think that is?<br><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Because one of the ways that <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-a56ea8f7-032b-4593-89b2-0038614570de\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/health_coach\">Health Coaches<\/span> help others is by leading\u2014or living\u2014by example.<\/b><br>Now, let\u2019s break down the questions one by one.<br><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h4><b>Question 1: Are you passionate about health?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>When you\u2019re a <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-95db8772-e37e-4b63-9c92-1c7045245378\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/health_coach\">Health Coach<\/span>, you will be thinking about health\u2014what it means, how it manifests, how to achieve it\u2014nonstop! And as you probably already know, health goes beyond just diet and exercise. It\u2019s also about relationships, money, career choices, personal choices....the list goes on and on.<\/p>\n<p>If you love the idea of spending lots of time thinking, reading, and talking about health, then answer a resounding YES to this question!<\/p>\n<h4><b>Question 2: Are you committed to living a healthy, vibrant life?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>To pick up on where the previous question left off, living a healthy, vibrant life as a <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-ee5fef55-38e5-4aef-bde4-7085fd1860bf\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/health_coach\">Health Coach<\/span> is essential to your practice because <b>you can only take a client as far as you yourself are willing to go<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>What do we mean by this? Well, part of being a <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-38f4f0a2-fd4a-453d-8644-22a2ebafe709\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/health_coach\">Health Coach<\/span> is being able to envision your clients\u2019 best selves, and if you can\u2019t do that for yourself, you won\u2019t be able to do it for them.<\/p>\n<p>This is NOT to say you have to be perfect. (You do NOT!)<\/p>\n<p>We ALL have our own challenges, and getting a good handle on them is not the same as being perfect and having everything figured out.<\/p>\n<p>But, one big element of <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-91cea2ae-a6d9-485a-a2e8-010b3d842539\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/health_coach\">Health Coaching<\/span> involves continuously striving and working toward becoming your best YOU. Who doesn\u2019t want that?<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re committed to cultivating health and aliveness in yourself so you can live YOUR best life, then YES is the answer to this question!<br><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h4><b>Question 3: Are you interested in understanding and resolving your own health, body, food, and money issues?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>At Health Coach Institute, we believe that the way you do ONE thing is the way you do EVERYTHING. That\u2019s why our <b><i>Become a <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-d9d030d2-0932-4dbf-8455-24bbc648eb92\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/health_coach\">Health Coach<\/span><\/i><\/b> training program is designed to help you build skills that will have a positive impact on <i>every<\/i> area of your life.<\/p>\n<p>Untangling your relationship to money or food, for example, may be accompanied by a positive change in your self-image or your relationships or your health, which will improve your confidence across the board.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re excited by the prospect of expanding your self-awareness and confidence\u2014and we\u2019re going to guess that you are, otherwise you probably wouldn\u2019t be reading this\u2014say YES to this question!<\/p>\n<h4><b>Question 4: Are you willing to do the work it takes to have a fulfilling career?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>There are many ways to have a fulfilling coaching career, and of course we\u2019re all different and looking for different things. But in general, it\u2019s fair to say that a fulfilling career requires you to evolve and grow.<\/p>\n<p>To have a fulfilling career, you must be willing to learn new things, to stretch yourself, to put yourself out there\u2014in short, to challenge yourself.<\/p>\n<p>The best <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-57cb0a7e-0e07-48b2-87cf-fca6f949a2b1\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/health_coach\">Health Coaches<\/span> are people who recognize that there\u2019s always more to learn in the name of professional and personal growth, and are inspired by that prospect rather than frustrated by it.<\/p>\n<p>If you are the type of person who loves the idea of working with your own coaches, reading up on the latest in health and nutrition, and attending conferences, workshops, and retreats\u2014all in the name of providing the best coaching you can for your clients\u2014then your answer is YES!<br><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Question 5: Do you want to help others live a healthy, vibrant life?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>You would think this would be a no-brainer for someone who wants to be a <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-2019d1b5-b457-4851-872d-fdecd04a6a3a\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/health_coach\">Health Coach<\/span>, right? But again, it\u2019s worth <i>really<\/i> checking in with yourself on this.<\/p>\n<p>You are choosing a career in which <b>you will be of service to others<\/b>\u2014that is your work, your calling. Your future clients will trust you with their thoughts, feelings, fears, hopes, dreams...and you will help them move toward the lives they want to have by breaking old habits and creating new, healthy ones.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a <b>humbling responsibility<\/b> to be trusted in that way, and a responsibility that must be taken seriously.<br>Are you up for the challenge? We\u2019re going to answer this one for you\u2014YES, YOU ARE!<\/p>\n<p>Okay, we let our enthusiasm get the best of us (we\u2019re known to do that sometimes)! You have to answer that question for yourself, of course. But just know that<b> we believe you are up for ANY challenge that comes across your path!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>So, what next?<\/p>\n<h2>Should You Become a Health Coach?<\/h2>\n<p><b>If you answered a hard YES to all 5 questions\u2026<\/b><br>You, dear friend, are destined to be a <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-9afa846e-3423-4214-bca1-c4a83cb2cb8d\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/health_coach\">Health Coach<\/span>! We encourage you to reach out to one of our amazing Clarity Coaches to further explore the possibilities you can create with a Health Coaching career, learn what makes our <b><i>Become a <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-473bdb04-6664-4e1f-b5de-c5e0ceb82a42\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/health_coach\">Health Coach<\/span><\/i><\/b> training program uniquely effective, clarify your vision for your future, and create a plan to make it happen!<\/p>\n<p><b>If you answered NO to any questions\u2026<\/b><br>First of all, don\u2019t immediately lose heart and assume this career isn\u2019t right for you. Take a step back and think about why you answered the way you did. Is it possible that you are intimidated by a specific aspect or aspects of <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-ac217ebd-a12a-4783-aacb-f8313fa999f6\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/health_coach\">Health Coaching<\/span>?<\/p>\n<p>If that\u2019s the case, then you already know what you need to tackle on your own personal growth journey, and that\u2019s FANTASTIC information to have!<\/p>\n<h3>Talk to an HCI Clarity Coach to Help you Determine Your Coaching Path<\/h3>\n<p>Now, take a deep breath, <b><i><span id=\"urn:text-annotation-36f8fb15-bbec-403b-82d2-cbf794a72c75\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other\" itemid=\"http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Belief\">believe<\/span><\/i><\/b> in yourself, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcoachinstitute.com\/programs\/\">connect with one of our amazing Clarity Coaches<\/a> to talk through any discomfort, uncertainty, fear, or self-doubt you may be experiencing.<\/p>\n<p>Your Clarity Coach will help you get to the heart of your truth, so you can make the best decision for you. Think of talking with a Clarity Coach like a 1-on-1 chat with a best friend, cheerleader, and coach all rolled into one....we PROMISE you\u2019ll have some major Aha! moments and you\u2019ll come out of your call with the clarity you need to make a confident decision about your future, whatever that decision may be! <\/p>\n<p><b>If NONE of the questions resonated with you\u2026.<\/b><br>It\u2019s possible that <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-08bc1e15-b783-4bef-9dce-a0f531b78306\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/health_coach\">Health Coaching<\/span> may not be the field for you, and that\u2019s fine too. It\u2019s good that you\u2019re discovering that now, before you invest time, energy, and money into a career that isn\u2019t a good fit.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re fairly confident, though, Future <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-1df526cf-83ba-4010-a13c-918e4c864855\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/health_coach\">Health Coach<\/span>, that you answered YES to most or all of the above questions, and that <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-409bb460-91f0-4143-99b1-9a87480c4445\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/health_coach\">Health Coaching<\/span> is absolutely the right job for you. We couldn\u2019t be happier about that! It\u2019s an extraordinarily fulfilling career that also does so much good in the world.<\/p>\n<h2>Check Out Health Coach Institute's 6 Month Become a Health Coach Program<\/h2>\n<p>Interesting in learning more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcoachinstitute.com\/programs\/health-coach\/\"><b><i>Become a <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-e609eb5d-1ceb-4743-aa33-a541d3705241\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/health_coach\">Health Coach<\/span><\/i><\/b> training program<\/a> and how you can earn your <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-bccbdb50-7175-4f61-a244-8fb514886b9a\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/health_coach\">Health Coach<\/span> certificate in just 6 months? 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