Experts have been warning us that stress levels have been steadily rising among Americans. Money, work and concerns about the economy seem to be among the most common contributors according to the American Psychological Association (2011), and that was the case before the onset of the worldwide pandemic. Stress is also known to prevalent in certain communities and in certain social classes. With those factors brewing, I’d like to urge readers to consider the life coach as an emotional health professional. Even though emotional health considerations are not concerns of most life coaches, the focus that coaches aid their clients to have can, regardless of the coach’s niche, afford a tremendous amount of relief to clients.
Most Americans are suffering from moderate to high stress, with 44 percent reporting that their stress levels have increased over the past five years.
The American Psychological Association (2011)
That relief is provided by way of a coach’s ability to support clients by mapping clear pathways to goals and by the agreement the coach reaches with clients regarding their contributions toward those goals. This process will facilitate exponential return on investment for coaching clients. And, if the client is studious enough to follow the coach’s prescription, stress levels could be significantly reduced. And, stress reduction bolsters emotional health. Consider the work of the life coach as an effective viable means to aid clients in successfully navigating common landmines in the goal pursuit-attainment process. Thankfully there are enough defined niches for client to take advantage of a variety of coaches with specializations and approaches that are certain to be one of the better front line defenses against falling prey to the ravaging effects of stress.
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