Such a captivating blog title, right?
But it’s so appropriate, because the purpose of this blog post is to let you guys know my big why, and how I came to find it.
Because I’m sure that you’re readying this and perhaps pondering your own why. Maybe you’re sick of working in an environment that doesn’t feel natural to you. Maybe you’re getting restless in mum life and are feeling that pull for more. Maybe you know your why, you just don’t quite know how to live it.
When I was pregnant with Bo, I assumed my big purpose in life was to safely raise this tiny human and support her however she needed it. She was my everything, nestled snuggly under my heart, hearing it beat all day, everyday. We were so connected in everyday that I could never imagine that there was more to my life than her.
But I was wrong.
What I came to realise in time was that while she was a huge part of me and my purpose, she wasn’t my sole purpose. There was more to what I had to offer the world than just adding one precious chubby little human to it. But even when I came to that realisation, I still didn’t know what my service to this big wide world was meant to be.
I came across Health Coaching by fluke. It literally just popped up on my computer screen one day when I was eating breakfast. The universe clearly had a plan for me, and with absolutely no future thought into it, I enrolled, poured a portion of my savings into the tuition and committed to studying the Health Coach Training Program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition with a newborn baby.
Was I flipping crazy? Maybe.
But the pull was stronger than logic. Who was I to take this on with a newborn? Who was I to think that I could do this when I hadn’t even finished high school? Who was I to think I could help people?
Who the hell was I not to?
So I did it. I listened to lectures in my car while Bo slept in the back. I would plug my headphones in and educate myself while feeding her back to sleep during all hours of the night. I would do my assignments and tests at our dining room table while Hugh watched TV.
I was discussing this with a client the other day, how I managed it all with a baby. I actually believe the timing was right for me. She slept lots (as newborns do) and I wasn’t working, so I had time on my hands. But even if I had done it 2 years earlier or waited another 3 years, I still would have got it done. For the simple fact that I loved what I was learning and I chose a course that was good for my situation. Plus, I had support in the way of my peers and other coaches that I reached out to during my time.
The latter was crucial to me. Having people to discuss what I was doing with, having mentors to discuss ideas and get a second opinion on my business plan. Having the support to keep going when it felt hard, from people who had been there.
And looking back I realise that I want to be that support for people also. Because the world not only needs more Health Coaches, but it needs more SUCCESSFUL Health Coaches.
So for the next 2 months, I’ll be offering my mentoring services for FREE to anyone who wants to enrol at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition through me.
If you’ve been thinking about studying at IIN, talk to me. If you’ve never heard of it, head here and get educated on the school, then come talk to me. If you’re wondering if this is for you, journal, listen to your heart and email me with any questions you may have.
If you've been waiting for a sign - THIS IS IT!
I’m doing this to give back to the school that gave me everything I have now - my career which allows me to work part time and still be a mum who contributes very healthily to the family expenses, a purpose which warms my heart ever single day and most importantly - a passion in life that I couldn’t live without.
Please note that I do receive a small referral credit for successful enrolments to the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. These rewards make it possible for me to mentor students free of charge.