Deciding to work with a health coach represents a big step towards taking ownership of your health and your life. A health coach is going to review your health history and consult with you on your health goals in order to create a health plan that works for you. If you are investing in health coaching, you want to make sure you are taking steps to maximize your relationship with your health coach as well as the results you are getting.

Way #1: Be Honest About Your Needs & Goals

Your relationship with your health coach is going to go best if you are honest about your needs and goals. That includes letting your health coach know what health issues you struggle with the most, and what health care choices come easiest to you.

Be sure to really dive into what you want to get out of your relationship with your health coach. Your health coach can't help you get the results you desire if you are not honest about what you are looking for.

Honesty should be the core of your relationship with your health coach.

Remember, being honest also means sharing feedback with your coach about the tips you are implementing that they are giving you. Let them know what works and what doesn't work, so they can adjust better serve your needs.

Way #2: Be Prepared for Your Session

Health coaching sessions, outside of your initial consultation visit, are usually about 30 minutes long, although the length may vary from one coach to another.

You want to make sure you get the most out of that time by showing up on time. If your appointment is at 1:30, make sure you are to your coach's office by 1:15, in order to ensure you use up every minute of your appointment together with them.

Use that fifteen minutes in the waiting room to get ready for your session. Review your notes from the previous session, and make sure you have kept up with your journal or activity tracker you are using to document your progress.

If you have any questions, achievements, or struggles, write them down, so you remember to share them with your health coach.

Spending fifteen minutes to prepare for your health coach meeting will help keep your meeting focused and will help ensure you can get everything you need out of each session.

Way #3: Be Willing to Try New Things

One of the biggest reasons to work with a health coach is because you have a desire to change your relationship with your health. You are not going to be able to change your relationship with your body and your health if you are not willing to try new things.

When your coach gives you the recommendation to try something new, really committed to trying out their suggestion. If you have misgivings about their suggestion, share them. Your coach can provide you with a plan to help make their suggestions more manageable for you to achieve.

In order to get results, you need to try new things that are going to challenge you. By being open to these challenges, you can have a major impact on your health.

Working with a health coach will set you on a healthier path. Get the most out of the experience by sharing your goals, needs, and misgivings honestly. Be prepared for each session and be willing to really try out all the suggestions your health coach provides you with. Take action to change your life.