Health Creation North

01/10/2024

Preparation for the 2025 Diploma in Health Creation Coaching and Mentoring is now well underway! 🎉 Whether you're a professional therapist or someone passionate about health and wellness, this diploma offers transformative coaching tools for all.

As we near the completion of the 2023/24 group (an amazing group of students!), Dates for 2025 will be available soon. Stay tuned for more updates—it's all systems go!

🧠 Transform Your Practice with Health Creation Coaching 🧠
Join us for a free professional development webinar series designed for therapists, nutritionists, health professionals and people just passionate about health looking to expand their coaching skills!

October Webinar: Learn how to empower your practice with coaching tools - 45 minutes
📅 21 October 2024 | 🕛 12.30pm
November Webinar: Discover how the Health Creation Diploma can transform client outcomes - 1 hour
📅 28 November 2024 | 🕒 3pm
🔗 Click here to register and secure your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/health-creation-coaching-webinar-series-3706849

Can’t make it live? Don’t worry! Replays will be available to all registrants. 🙌

01/05/2024

And another lovely busy day, up to Edinburgh this morning for a BioCare Practitioner Group workshop on Mental Health. Thank you very much BioCare for travelling all the way up, I really appreciate it.
Had an hour of retail therapy in TK Maxx -found 1 really nice adidas white trainer size 6.5, coukd I find the other one?
Searched every aisle including mens and kids grrrr hate giving in but train was waiting....
Niw having a lovely Pret A Manger salad, gping to mark some of my students homework for the Kinesiology Diploma, spend a couple of hours in work getting set up for teaching, do a Health Creation Coaching Session with client and then I will be off to SMTC - 2024/2025 for singing rehearsal until 9pm. Phew!

01/05/2024

As a health coach, I've seen firsthand the challenges many face when adopting healthier habits. The key to lasting change isn't just knowing what to do but making the process enjoyable and engaging. That's where gamification comes in – it's a powerful tool that can transform mundane tasks into exciting challenges.

1. Set Clear, Achievable Goals: Like in a game, setting clear objectives is crucial. Start small to avoid the feeling of being overwhelmed. For instance, if your goal is to increase physical activity, begin with a daily 10-minute walk rather than an hour-long workout.

2. Track Progress Visually: Humans are visual creatures. Use apps or a simple chart to track your progress. Seeing a visual representation of your achievements can be incredibly motivating.

3. Reward Yourself: Players earn rewards for completing tasks in games. Apply this to habit formation. For example, after a week of meeting your water intake goal, treat yourself to a movie night or a small gift or some extra self-care, a lovely hand cream and nail varnish applied with a lit candle nearby. This creates positive associations with your new habits.

4. Create Challenges with Friends or Family: Competition can be a strong motivator. Challenge friends or family members to a 'step count contest' or a 'healthy recipe cook-off.' It's a great way to stay accountable and make the process fun.

5. Use Technology Wisely: There are numerous apps designed to gamify health habits. From fitness trackers to meditation apps, these tools use points, levels, and badges to keep you engaged and motivated.

6. Reflect and Adjust: Regularly reflect on your progress. If you find a specific approach isn't working, feel free to tweak the rules. Just like games have different levels and obstacles, your journey towards a healthier lifestyle will have unique twists and turns.

29/04/2024

Often overlooked, the broccoli stalk is a treasure trove of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a healthier lifestyle. I have to fight my labradors for these, they LOVE them.

Here's how to transform these sturdy stems into an irresistible side dish:

Ingredients:
4 large broccoli stalks, trimmed and peeled
1 large carrot, peeled
1 apple (a variety, Granny Smith works well), cored and sliced thinly
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins
1/4 cup sunflower seeds or slivered almonds

For the Tangy Apple Cider Vinaigrette:
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
Using a box grater or food processor, grate the broccoli stalks and carrot into a large mixing bowl. You're looking for a texture similar to coleslaw.
Add the thinly sliced apple, red onion, dried cranberries (or raisins), and sunflower seeds (or slivered almonds) to the bowl with the grated broccoli stalks and carrot. Toss to combine.
Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey in a small bowl until emulsified—season with salt and pepper to your liking.
Pour the vinaigrette over the slaw mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated. Let the slaw sit for about 10 minutes to marinate and soften slightly.
Adjust the seasoning if necessary, then serve the slaw as a fresh, tangy side dish that pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or as a standalone salad.