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By Elizabeth Ballin, Professional Certified Coach/International Coaching Federation
In today’s fast-paced world, wellbeing can feel like just another task on an already packed to-do list. But true wellbeing isn’t about perfection—it’s about cultivating a balance. When we take a holistic view, we recognize that mental, physical, personal, and professional health are deeply interconnected. Nurturing one uplifts the others.
Yet many people feel they don’t have time to care for their mental and physical health, leaving them too tired to live fully. As a coach, this understanding is at the heart of my work. I support clients in creating balance across life’s domains—building resilience, deepening self-awareness, and growing in meaningful ways. Wellbeing isn’t separate from success—it makes sustainable success possible.
Each area I explore below contributes to overall wellbeing. These elements help us experience more joy during the good times and serve as steady anchors when life feels overwhelming or uncertain. By tending to them, it becomes easier to stay grounded, connected, and resilient.
Mental Health: Finding Balance in the Everyday
Mental health is more than managing stress or avoiding burnout—it’s about creating inner equilibrium. This includes getting adequate rest, finding joy in small moments, and knowing when to seek support—whether through therapy, friends, or family.
Becoming aware of your mental state is key
What soothes you?
What energizes you?
What can you let go of?
Who or what can help?
Simple practices like journaling, meditation, or curling up with a favorite book can renew your mental energy. And don’t underestimate the healing power of laughter, meaningful conversation, or a spontaneous dance break. Kindness, humor, gratitude, and forgiveness and having fun aren’t just nice ideas—they’re essential emotional anchors. And of course, good sleep is vital for mental recovery.
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Physical Health: Listening to Your Body
Like mental health, physical health is central to overall wellbeing. Your body doesn’t ask for perfection—just attention. Moving in ways that feel good, eating nourishing foods, and prioritizing rest all build vitality.
Even small daily rituals—morning stretches, breathing deeply before meetings, or brief walks—can make a big difference. In coaching, I remind clients that physical health isn’t about strict routines or impossible standards. It’s about honoring your body and making consistent choices that support your strength and energy.
No matter your age or lifestyle, healthy habits can be adapted to suit your needs. And remember—mental and physical health are closely linked. Mind and body work together, and both need your care.
Personal Development: Growing with Purpose
Personal development isn’t about ticking off milestones—it’s about staying curious. It’s about discovering something you want to explore or master that expands your perspective and who you are.
That might mean picking up a new hobby, learning a language or instrument, developing or mastering a current skill, or diving into something unfamiliar. It’s often here—in this growth space—that people discover both passion and peace of mind that lasts a lifetime.
Professional Development: Thriving at Work—and Beyond
Work is more than a paycheck. It reflects your values, goals, and capacity to contribute. Professional development includes evolving your skills, improving communication, and building meaningful relationships.
Whether you’re leading a team, learning something new, or simply growing step by step—your progress matters. I help clients align their professional path with personal wellbeing, so their performance leans on purpose, not pressure.
Bringing It All Together
Wellbeing isn’t a one-time achievement—it’s a lifelong practice of tuning in, adjusting, and showing up for yourself. When you take a holistic approach, you’re not just protecting your health—you’re building a joyful, resilient, and fulfilling life.
Wellbeing doesn’t require rigid routines or perfect schedules. Real life doesn’t work that way. Some days you might be in deep creative flow—working late on something meaningful. Even then, short mindful breaks to breathe, stretch, or pause can help. Other days, your movement might be a quick walk or a few jumping jacks in your living room. That counts too.
The goal is to stay connected to your body and give it what it needs—without judgment. And on difficult days, when you feel low or overwhelmed, you may not have the energy to “fix” it—but you can acknowledge it. Saying to yourself, “Yes, I feel lonely right now,” is powerful. It reminds you there’s space for connection in the future, even if not today.
Wellbeing is about flexibility with awareness. The beauty of this approach is that you get to design it. You’re not stuck following someone else’s idea of balance or success. You can experiment, reflect, and create a way of living that fits your energy, your values, and your life. You get to define what works for you—and shape a lifestyle that you genuinely feel comforable with. And change it when you see fit.
About Elizabeth Ballin
Beth Ballin is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and a Mindfulness Practitioner with experience since 2014 helping individuals create meaningful change in both their personal and professional lives.
She works with clients around the world—through Modern Health, a San Francisco-based leader in digital mental health, and through her private coaching practice in Switzerland. Beth supports individuals in cultivating clarity, confidence, and well-being.
Her approach is solution-focused and rooted in mindfulness, shaped by a multicultural background and a lifelong passion for creativity and personal growth.
Elizabeth Ballin, Professional Certified Coach/International Coaching Federation
www.ballincoaching.ch
076 364 66 31
elizabeth@ballincoaching.ch
