It’s strange we have to have a conversation about this, isn’t it?  Odd that we have to convince womxn it’s important to take care of themselves, so important in fact, that it’s worth spending the money and time.  However, upon further reflection, it’s not really so odd.

Why womxn aren’t investing in their health

Here’s what I know about our wellness coaching clients, as well as the womxn in my life in general…

• They’re givers.
• They’re encouragers.
• They’re builder-uppers.

They’re the ones not giving a second thought to sacrificing their own money, time, energy, or resources so that their loved ones can succeed.

Want proof?

If you’re a womxn reading this, which sounds easier to say “Yes!” to?

1. Spending $150 on your daughter’s ballet class because she loves it.
2. Spending $150 on yourself so you can meet with a wellness coach.

See?!  😉

We’re givers, and it’s an AMAZING part of being a womxn.

Just think how absolutely loved the people around us are, and how much better their lives are because of the love they receive from us.

Why investing in your health matters

But just like you can’t pour water from an empty bucket, you can’t show up for your friends and family in the way you want to if your health is suffering.

And because our bodies are amazing and continue to support us, bearing with the way we treat them for months or even years, it’s easy for us to feel like it’s not urgent to take care of our health.

Yet even if you feel like you should make a change, it’s often not motivating enough to take a step toward living a healthier life unless things get really bad.

So, do you just have to wait until they do get really bad?  Or is there something else that could motivate you to invest in your health right now?

Here is something I think can truly motivate a giver, an encourager, a builder-upper to take action for their own health:

Others will follow your lead.

• If you’re an aunt – your nieces and nephews are watching.
• If you’re a mom – your kids are watching.
• If you’re a sister – your siblings are watching.

And it’s likely you want THEM to prioritize their health so they can live their most vibrant lives possible.

And – here’s a surprise lesson I’ve learned over the years…

Your loved ones want YOU to prioritize YOUR health so YOU can live you most vibrant life possible.

So you can be your most alive self.

So you can bring all the light and love and joy to your relationship with them.

So you can be confident, thriving, and using the gifts you’ve been given to make the world a better place.

So you can be proof that they too can do the same.

When you live this way, you pave the way for others to follow behind you.  This powerful quote says it well…

“We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”¹

You living fully alive and well gives others in your life permission to do the same.

Take the next step to invest in your health

If you’d like a partner to help you do just that, we’re here for you!  We offer 30-minute free wellness coaching sessions to see if wellness coaching is right for you.

And our clients can attest that partnering with a wellness coach helps them live that vibrant, healthy life. Will you be next?

What our clients say…

• “Confidence to be me”
• “Seeing how strong I am”
• “Loving and respecting myself”
• “A health and wellness plan tailored to fit me because they asked the right questions to help me come up with that plan”
• “Someone to remind me of my priorities and vision of health”
• “An advocate for the change I want to see in myself”
• They “facilitated discussions, helped me set goals, and push through limitations”
• “Dedicated time to prioritize my health”
• “Having the tools to take care of myself”
• “Having more energy to meet the demands of my job”
• Coaching “covered every aspect of whole-hearted living – mind, body, and soul”
• “Help changing my routines and having lasting change”
• “Losing the negative self-talk and finding your confidence”
• “Helped me realize what’s important to me”
• “Coaching brought a whole bunch of elements of my life into one place – whole person health”
• “I’m working on mental wellness and spending less energy on negative self-talk and putting myself down”

Sources: 
¹Gurteen, D. (n.d.) On our deepest fear by Marianne Williamson. Gurteen. Retrieved November 15, 2023, https://www.gurteen.com/gurteen/gurteen.nsf/id/X0003E546/

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