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Well, I for one never thought of a life coach for the challenges of adapting to a long term health problem, but since I am an occupational therapist I should have. Thanks for your information. Obviously you put some noses out of joint--or maybe they were already that way.

I think the major negative reaction might be that many people here are go getters and proactive about their own health and lives in general. Heck, that is why we all found this place.

People who are this type are very unlikely to want or need a life coach.

The services of a person with this profession needs to advertize in a place that draws people who are not as proactive in dealing with their issues or need reassurance about their actions.

To put it bluntly, I think you have the wrong audience.

I agree...sincere offer...wrong audience!

tomjax wrote:We all have bad days on occasion.

I rear ended a car this morning...I tell you, it is going to be a REALLY bad day!;

The driver got out of the other car, and he was a DWARF!!

He looked up at me and said "I am NOT Happy!"

So I said, "Well, which one ARE you then?"

That is when the fight started

Now that's funny.

tomjax

Ok I take Paypal you owe me a new keyboard!! I was sipping milk when I read you dwarf statement.. man all over the keyboard...

As far as the thread subject.. to be honest I have never heard of a "life" coach and at first reading thought this was a joke. Even went to the web site.. oh well. .. not interested at all here

I think that the concept of a life coach is still a bit misunderstood by some people, so there is a tendency in human nature to criticize what we don't understand.

That being said, the concept of combining coaching and sleep apnea/PAP compliance never occured to me before, but upon reflection, seems to be a good idea.

What with PAP compliance on average being so low, having someone to be a constant motivator and encourager, someone you are accountable to, could spell the difference between success or failure for some people.

Robin, I applaud what you are doing and wish you the best of luck. My advice would be to stick around here, aquire more knowledge of the technical aspects of the field and assimilate it into your work. Your services would only be more valuable because of it.

catbirdgirl wrote:Hi there- I am a life coach, also a new sleep apnea diagnosed person (about 2 months).

I find myself going through a lot dealing with this diagnosis, the new equipment, waking up and realizing I have a lot to catch up on in my life, wanting to make changes, etc.

I've found my coach very helpful in prioritizing, support, enthusiasm boosting, having someone to be accountable to, etc.

I don't want to be a spammer, but this is the best place I know to get info out to people with sleep apnea....

Anyway, I have some openings in my practice, and if anyone is interested in having a life coach, my website is http://www.vitalflamecoaching.com and I give away a free initial session to anyone who wants one.

If this is NOT okay, to put it out there about my services, please advise how and where to do so?

Robin
Vital Flame Coaching
http://www.vitalflamecoaching.com
vitalflame@gmail.com

JUST WONDERING WHO YOUR LIFE COACH IS???? Did they teach you to SPAM bulletin boards looking for clients or was that your idea of an ethical way to gain customers???

Catbirdgirl,

I personally have a terrific support network, and this forum has filled the gap where my supporters could not. But not everyone is so blessed, so if you can help someone who is struggling and not prone to use message boards or needing a more tailored or comprehensive approach, good for you.

I don't know what the qualifications for a life coach are, but some people just seem to have that knack (some on here do). In every other means of earning a living, people can support themselves by utilizing their skills, many in helping professions.

If anyone can parlay something they are good at and find fulfilling into a career, I'm just envious. Best wishes.

Kathy

There are people out there who could use life coaching because they are not compliant with CPAP and are unlikely to go online to get help. Many are not all that computer savy. Perhaps you could hook up with a sleep clinic or DME to provide this service for those people. I do feel concerned for those people because they are not getting the service they would if they had high blood pressure, monitoring at least every office visit. I'm currently trying to help/motivate family members to get tested. I know they would not be able to go online to a group like this and get the information to make their treatment work maximally. I will be their "life coach" if they need the cpap, but know there are others like them that could use this help.

However, it's not just coaching for motivation, it's coaching to help the person get the information they need to manage their treatment. You learning more about how to do this and all the different types of problems people have would be important.

It goes beyond simple compliannce. Someone could be using their equipment and have the wrong pressure, or a mask that leaks, aerophagia, etc. It's a lot of detailed information. Then how to deal with uninterested sleep doctors, etc.

Perhaps you could contact an AWAKE group and ask them. They do outreach to cpap users. sleepapnea.org has a list of groups.

I hope that you can find a way to help these folks.

I think the idea of life coaching is wonderful. Some people benefit by having an intelligent supportive family... others have a natural connection with their inner wisdom and some people are totally at a loss as to why their lives suck. There are many paths to achieve self-fulfillment and this is a good one. Robin's initial post was not offensive nor was it an attempt to take advantage of anyone for her own gain. If she is like that, the culture here eventually will move her on to somewhere else.

Things today are so fragmented in such flux, we need new ideas and thinking outside the box to bring solutions because the old ones don't work anymore. Several people here said something to the effect of "Wow! I never thought of such a thing... what a good idea".

I join with the others and say thanks Robin for doing what you do and for bringing this idea into fruition!

catbirdgirl wrote:
Hi there- I am a life coach, also a new sleep apnea diagnosed person (about 2 months).

Just a NOTE catbirdgirl I visited your web site ??? posted you an email on my thoughts on good & bad point,,, GOOD LUCK

Not sure how it will fly but worth a try!!!

I've made $$ on stupider Ideas ---

forgot to include my website address or other I have built or taken care of??
Part of being a oldfart and cpap memory!!!

Bert

I almost choked on my sandwich reading Tomjax's post. I DIDN'T see it coming. I was starting to feel sorry for you having an accident. See what happens when you get so absorbed in reading? Thanks Tomjax, I needed that laugh..