Know what it takes for optimal health: Make sure you are getting enough quality restful sleep most nights.

Prepare nutritious and satisfying meals at home most evenings.

Take time for sweating, meditation, nature walks and whatever else helps you feel refreshed and strong.

But actually doing these things (on an ongoing basis) can be much harder.

Life often serves up unexpected surprises that derail plans and distract us. Just like when your dog insistently blocks all doorways, life often throws you a curveball that throws off our plans and alters our focus.

If you find that starting or maintaining healthy habits is becoming a struggle for you, perhaps additional support may be what’s necessary.

Someone to offer strategies for overcoming challenges, additional guidance and possibly some accountability can be very helpful.

Wellness coaching could give your progress the extra push it needs – yet many are unfamiliar with its concept.

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In this article, we’ll define what a wellness coach is, who may benefit from working with one, and how wellness coaching differs from nutrition coaching.

At last, we’ll outline which accreditations to look out for when hiring or becoming a wellness coach.

What exactly is a wellness coach? Before diving in further, let’s define “wellness.”

When we think about health, our minds often turn to blood pressure, cholesterol levels and other physical markers that a primary care doc would measure at regular checkups. You could also think about your quality of sleep, diet or exercise regimen – things that could influence overall well-being.

Wellness encompasses physical wellbeing; however, it also encompasses mental, emotional, spiritual/existential well-being.