The Japanese characters you see on my website say fudoshin, which is most succinctly translated as “indomitable spirit”. At the heart of what we do at Living Fully Wellness is generating fudoshin, learning to maintain it in spite of adversity, and benefitting from its enormous strength. As we work together you will find within yourself the vision of wellness that resonates most deeply with you and
define what you will need to attain that vision. You will walk the path that is revealed to you and learn which of your strengths will support you, and which motivators will sustain you. Some clients will be primarily physically-oriented, that is, looking to improve their physical well-being and capacity, others may focus on their spiritual well-being, and still others will look to address the full gamut of well-being. How we work together will be determined by your needs and preferred focus. I have found that it often is best to start with a comprehensive self-assessment of your wellness by looking at the diverse elements it comprises:
Energy
Sleep and Stress Management
Life Satisfaction
Life Balance
Weight Management
Exercise
Nutrition
Health Issues / Health History
This will provide us with a clear picture of how you view your wellness at this point in time. We’ll use this as we develop one of the key elements of wellness coaching - your health and wellness vision. Think of the vision as a focal point rather than a destination. Once we understand your personal vision, we will then put specific steps in place to reach it. Bear in mind that without clearly-stated, measurable goals and the requisite steps to attain your desired outcomes, that vision may remain simply a tantalizing dream! Many of my transformational clients use both 3-month goals and weekly goals to ensure that we can see how you’re progressing towards your vision. Many studies have shown that the greatest successes in effecting change in one's life can take 90 days to become ingrained. While this is not a requirement, it is highly recommended. The number of goals addressed at one time, and the priority each goal will carry, is yours to decide. A key to successful coaching is that while I guide you through the process, you define and “own” the content.
