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There's helpful and non-helpful information in these spaces, however the issue is we just take it ALL in. We have LITTLE to NO concept of what our individual physiology needs, at this point in time and we just TAKE IT ALL IN which causes self-doubt, confusion and stress.

I reminded this client that until she takes action, I can't offer helpful guidance because we don't know yet what works, doesn't work or if the body needs more specific treatment for her shoulder region. My job, and YOUR job individually with YOUR body, is to be a "detective" of sorts. Collect clues and information. Assess the data gathered to make informed decisions about your NEXT course of action.

It's not uncommon to have at least a few conversations each week with clients who come in stressed out with themselves because they didn't do 'x', 'y' and/or 'z'. Together, the client and myself (the Coach) look at THEIR data from the past week...

A poem from a personal favourite of mine, Donna Ashworth...

I cringe when I think of how many of us are avoiding something that we CAN DO

My client said, this has been a "work in progress" over the last 7-years. Our work together only came into play as of February 2025 when she was referred to me by her phsyio. Once again REMINDING US that DEEP HEALTH takes time, practice and consistency. It's NOT a 6-week "all out effort" and you're done.

What we NEED to put our energy into more is, WHAT CAN I DO EVEN WHEN LIFE HAPPENS? THAT is your starting point.

Pretty powerful to help us see how lucky we are for this ONE, SHORT time in life. ENJOY IT and LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE! Don't get caught up in all the bullshit and drama. It's NOT worth it!

Therefore, EVERYTHING is on track for her to REACH HER GOAL and THEN SOME! And I'll say it one last time - with SEEMINGLY, little effort and stress attached to her health goals.

We also need to recognize that these habits are impacting not just our own DEEP HEALTH, but those around us. Everything from our social relationships, our community, businesses, groups/teams we interact with... They're all being impacted from our individual practices within our daily lifestyle routines.

THIS is how MOST of us are approaching health and wellbeing; like a child dealing with an authority figure.

A quick and straight forward list of the HEALTH HABITS that IF YOU STICK WITH, CONSISTENTLY, OVER TIME ... GOOD things will happen!!!

Let me share some from my clients and experiences to continue to aim to help you see how, as always, our mind can be our biggest barrier or our biggest ally.

There are things to consider though before you go "all in". In fact, that's part of this post's purpose - I always recommend you DON'T go "all in" right away. Let things breathe, get into some routines and build some habits before you invest a crap ton of money in stuff that will collect dust or be a really expensive place to hang your clothes!

We've normalized having a home office / study space for example. Not saying that's not important, but when it comes to our health we create spaces that allow us to be entertained and "numb ourselves" after a long day at work, school and responsibilities, but NOT a space conducive to our health and wellness that is RIGHT THERE for us to use.

This is also the case for getting support and help in this regard from a professional. Health and Wellness Coaches (like me) can not only help you better understand HOW you're using your phone/devices is negatively impacting your health, but also provide strategies to shift that practice into helping you make your phone a TOOL in your days, rather than your entire lifestyle.

With my use of the Deep Health Model, it has opened my coaching to allow people to experience NEW ways that they can find enjoyment, longevity and sustainability in their health (which ultimately is what everyone wants!). I'm doing my absolute best EVERY SINGLE DAY to help remind people that you don't "have to do" anything you don't want when it comes to health and lifestyle.

We're conditioned in our modern world to DO MORE, BE MORE, NEVER STOP IMPROVING YOURSELF. None of these things are bad, but as always, we've taken things to the extreme.

This is NOT meant to be a rant post. This is meant to dispel some misconceptions as to what I and all Health & Wellness Coaches ACTUALLY do to help our clients. Sadly, I know for a fact that these falacies have held people back from seeking the help that will get them "over the hump".

THESE types of things are regularly missed by so many people who will just JUMP into a gym membership, with the very best of intentions, but ZERO consideration and planning within the context of their own daily lifestyle.