Purpose & Role of a Lifestyle Coach

Difference Between Lifestyle, Wellness, and Life Coaching

Ethical Considerations & Boundaries in Coaching

Core Coaching Competencies

Introduction to Habit Formation and Behavioral Science Basics

Brain Structures Involved: Basal Ganglia, Prefrontal Cortex, and Dopamine Pathways

The Habit Loop: Cue → Craving → Response → Reward

Fixed vs. Flexible Habits

Environmental Cues & Habit Triggers

Impact of Stress, Sleep, and Nutrition on Habit Sustainability

Willpower vs. Environment Control

Behavioral Economics & Decision Fatigue

Overview of Habit Extinction

Fun Facts & Fascinating Habit Insights

Translating Neuroscience into Everyday Examples

How Repetition Rewires the Brain (Synaptic Strengthening)

Role of Cues, Rewards, and Emotional Reinforcement

Why Starting Small Matters for Brain Acceptance

Myths About Habit Formation Timelines

Using Metaphors (Mental “Pathways” in a Forest) to Make the Concept Stick

Understanding Motivation Cycles and Timing

The Role of Environment Design in Habit Success

Habit Stacking & Implementation Intentions

Building Habits Through Progressive Overload

Identity-Based Reinforcement

Measuring and Rewarding Progress

Behavioral Economics Applied to Habit Creation

Science-Based Pacing: How Often to Repeat for Neural Consolidation

Neuroscience of Habit Extinction and Rewiring

Identifying Triggers and Breaking the Cue–Routine–Reward Loop

Replacing Bad Habits with “Competing Responses”

Increasing Friction to Make Habits Harder

Pattern Interruption Techniques

Understanding Cravings and Withdrawal

Gradual vs. Cold-Turkey: What Science Says

Preventing Relapse and Creating Relapse-Response Plans

Overview of the 4 Laws of Behavior Change

Identity-Based Habits: Shifting from Goals to Identity

Habit Stacking and Implementation Intentions

Systems Over Goals

Measuring Progress & Small Wins

Avoiding Common Application Mistakes

Adapting the Framework for Different Client Types

The “Life Domains” Model: Health, Work, Relationships, Growth, Fun

Assessing Lifestyle Patterns (Wheel of Life & Life Audit Tools)

Values-Based Decision-Making

Designing a Vision-Driven Lifestyle Plan

Sleep, Movement, Nutrition Basics

Stress Management & Emotional Wellbeing

Mindfulness & Meditation

Building Resilience Through Lifestyle Habits

Referring to Other Professionals When Needed

Structuring the First Consultation

Setting SMARTER Goals

Creating Action Plans & Accountability Systems

Tracking Progress & Adjusting Habits

Habit Tracking Apps & Low-Tech Options

Behavior Mapping & Triggers Analysis

Morning/Evening Routine Design

30-Day Challenge Frameworks

Coaching Scripts & Prompts

Coaching Busy Professionals

Coaching Parents & Caregivers

Lifestyle Change in Midlife or Retirement

Cultural Considerations in Habit Change

Defining Your Niche & Signature Method

Ethical, Authentic Marketing

Creating Online Content That Attracts Clients

Structuring Packages & Pricing

Legal Considerations (Contracts, Disclaimers, Insurance)

Why Relapse Happens and How to Normalize It

Warning Signs of Habit Decay

Habit Reinforcement Strategies

Adapting Habits During Life Changes (Travel, Crises, Transitions)

Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation

Self-Determination Theory (Autonomy, Mastery, Purpose)

Anchoring Habits to Identity and Values

Overcoming Psychological Barriers (Fear, Perfectionism, All-or-Nothing Thinking)

Leveraging Social Influence & Accountability Loops

Reframing Client Self-Talk

Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset in Habit Success

Visualization & Mental Rehearsal

Building Resilience to Setbacks

Using Micro-Commitments to Bypass Resistance

Certification

Building Your First 90-Day Business Plan