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Careers as a Stress Management Coach
A little stress can create motivation, action and inspiration.
Excess stress, on the other hand, can lead to frustration, dissatisfaction, panic and a
host of serious diseases. Unfortunately, a full one-third of Americans say that they are
currently living with extreme stress, chiefly due to job pressure, money issues, health
challenges, relationship issues, poor nutrition, media overload and sleep deprivation,
according to the American Psychological Association’s American Institute of Stress in
New York.
With more kids and teens reporting signs of excess stress as well as the massive
increases in stress-related workers compensation claims and the recognition that stress
can contribute to heart disease, high blood pressure and other serious ailments,
learning to manage stress is clearly important. Stress management can include
breathing techniques and meditation, relaxation, visualization and awareness, exercise
and more, all designed to provide greater control and contentment. Stress management
coaches can offer these services to help their clients breathe a little easier.
A stress management coach can help individuals reduce and respond appropriately to
stressors (both the good ones and bad ones), and a stress management coach
certification is ideal for current life coaches, teachers, and fitness and wellness
professionals who are interested in expanding their knowledge and business skills in a
growing field.
Stress management coaches can help others while also making a living working from
home. They can also offer group training, seminars and workshops as well as combine
stress management coaching with existing skills. Further, stress management coaches
can link this valuable certification to work in the fitness, counseling, nutrition and
wellness industries.