​In Ancient Greece, the concept of well-being and health was deeply integrated into daily life, culture, and philosophy. Ancient Greek thought laid the foundation for modern approaches to health, wellness, and medicine. Many of their ideas were based on achieving a balanced and harmonious life, which is similar to today's holistic wellness approaches.

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Hippocrates, often called the "Father of Medicine," introduced the idea that health was the balance of four bodily humors: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile. Balance was the core of Hippocratic philosophy. A balance of the humors led to health, while an imbalance caused disease.

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Socrates believed that well-being was linked to the health of the soul, which was nurtured by pursuing wisdom and self-knowledge. He promoted the idea that knowing oneself and leading a virtuous life brought happiness and health.

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Aristotle introduced the concept of eudaimonia, often translated as "flourishing" or "well-being." He argued that true happiness came from living a life of virtue and fulfilling one’s potential.​ Ancient Greek medicine included the use of herbs, diet, and natural remedies. 

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Holistic wellbeing coaching addresses well-being challenges such as stress and burnout, anxiety, work-life balance, sleep issues, isolation and loneliness, lack of focus and motivation, loss of energy and physical vitality, fatigue, and a general dissatisfaction with life.

 

It is a comprehensive approach to personal growth and self-care that considers multiple dimensions of well-being—mental, emotional, physical, and even spiritual. Unlike traditional coaching, which may focus solely on one area (like career, nutrition or fitness), holistic coaching aims to balance and nurture the whole person.

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Many people struggle with where to start or what specific areas they need to focus on, especially when all areas of life feel chaotic or out of balance. Taking time to prioritise areas for growth can be challenging. Implementing changes across multiple areas of life can feel overwhelming. It’s easy to become discouraged or feel unmotivated, especially if progress feels slow.

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Working with a holistic well-being coach helps to understand how your thoughts, emotions, and physical state are interconnected. This deeper awareness can help you make better life decisions and manage challenges in a healthier way.

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By addressing stress, dissatisfaction, lack of sleep, etc., before they become chronic, you reduce the risk of long-term illness. Holistic well-being coaching is about recognising that YOU can make healthy and empowering choices which help bring more harmony into all areas of your life. This will ultimately allow you to lead a more balanced, fulfilled, and healthier life!!! ​​​