The course I took to become a health coach, was a large investment, in both time and money. I convinced myself that if I was able to watch every episode of Game of Thrones in a month while working full time, I could probably find time to do my lesson plans. I justified the cost by telling myself that if I helped improve just one life it would be worth the investment. So I went for it.
I loved everything about the course. I couldn’t wait for my lessons to be released each week and appreciated that I got to practice with other students and later got to coach my adult children as clients and see some incredible changes in them.
The course provided information about micronutrients, macronutrients, how our brains work, why we fail at diets, when we are most apt to sabotage ourselves, how to start a business, and much, much, more. As the weeks went by I knew for certain that this wasn’t something I just wanted to do in my spare time, it was my calling. As I work with clients now and I see the victories they have with just a small change here or there, I know I am in the right place.
What I hadn’t counted on was who I would become through the process. I started to love my body in a way I didn’t think was possible. I began thinking of all the possibilities that are out there instead of just accepting what is. I had always been grateful for what I have, but I started to realize I am grateful for more than just people and things; I am grateful for the things around me that can’t be owned. Taking the leap and going all-in took a whole lot of faith and I’ve become closer to God in trusting that although starting a business is slow, I know he is in control and will provide everything I need.
Recently I was able to spend some time with my son and his wife and he paid me a very nice compliment. He said, “Mom, you are different somehow. You are the same person, but it’s like we are getting a bolder, more confident version of you. I like it.” As I pondered it, I realized he is right. I have done a thousand things I would never have done in the past.
I’ve had real conversations with complete strangers, I added an extra day to a conference trip with no idea what I would do with that day and ended up having an amazing time at the beach with some wonderful women I met the day before. I am stepping out of my comfort zone and accepting what God brings to me with a new level of self-assurance I never dreamed I could have.
This morning it came to me that the first life saved by becoming a health coach turned out to be mine. I am no longer just living; I am living a healthier, happier, and more fulfilled life. Without a doubt, it was worth every penny.
