Deb: I just turned 35, and I feel like if I’m not in shape now, I never will be.
Wellness Coach: What would you change about your body if you could?
Deb: Everything. Well, I just want to be like 20 pounds lighter. But I don’t stay very motivated when I focus just on my body and my weight.
Coach Text: The Wellness Coach focused on extrinsic motivations.
Wellness Coach: Weight loss can be a motivation.
Deb: I’ve done plans before, but I just can’t keep myself motivated. I think I need to think about something more.
Coach Text: The Wellness Coach focused on Deb’s extrinsic motivations. She finds that these kinds of motivations do not keep her focused. In the future, the Wellness Coach should try focusing on intrinsic motivations.
Deb: I just turned 35, and I feel like if I’m not in shape now, I never will be.
Wellness Coach: Can you tell me a little bit about why you want to be in shape?
Deb: I mean, I want to be able to keep up with my life, with my kids, without being tired all the time. Losing 20 pounds would help with that.
Wellness Coach: Tell me a little about what losing that weight would do for you.
Deb: I want to be active with my kids. They’re so happy when I run around with them. Seeing them smile, that’s what keeps me going.
Pic 25: The screen returns to the Wellness Coach.
Wellness Coach: Understanding motivations can help clients stay motivated. They’re more likely to succeed when their goals are linked to their motivations.
Now, we’ll watch an ineffective and effective example conversation with a client using what you just learned. At the end, we’ll go over feedback about the Wellness Coach’s use of M.I. techniques.