I started my career as a registered nurse back in 2007. I was a critical care nurse in cardiac for 15 years. Over time, the stressors of being a nurse caught up with me. It eventually got to the point where being a nurse was the most stressful thing about my life. At that point in time, I got sick. And I’ve been dealing with some health concerns since. But little did I know how things would change for me…
How My Life Completely Transformed in 75 Days
I took Flourishing’s High-Performance Challenge, 75 days of performing daily habits that will improve your mind, body, and spirit. And this challenge slowly veered my life in a totally unexpected direction. In fact, today, I am now a Flourishing life coach, helping people to overcome their struggles, and it’s been one of the most rewarding transitions of my life.
I first tried the High-Performance Challenge in 2021, tried again in 2022, and then again in 2023, when I had a much more effective year. The thing that separated 2023 from the previous years was the spiritual part of it. I started meditating, journaling, and even practicing manifestation. All of these have been instrumental in helping with my healing.
Finding My New Path
Getting on a new path has definitely been a struggle. I wasn’t sure what I was doing or where I was going. But this area [coaching] seems to just be calling me over and over and over. And today, I am 100% certain that I made the right choice, the right pivot. How will being a coach work for me as a nurse? I have no idea yet. However, I’m sure things will pan out in a positive way.
Even though things are going well, I have actually now just recently started to accept things. It was a lot of shadow work, dealing with a lot of trauma. And the process (if I’m being honest) has just been one day at a time. That has been my personal philosophy. However, going through it has taught me resilience, and now, I don’t take ‘no’ for an answer.
How I Got Connected With Flourishing
The transition period I went through really started with Tony Robbins. I delved into his work a lot. This was a deep period of reflection in my life, eventually leading me to work with a manifestation coach. She started guiding me, which led me to Abe. And then, of course, that naturally opened the door for me to become affiliated with Flourishing.
Uncovering My Self-Worth
Once I started trusting my intuition and really quieting my mind down, I began to feel guided. And I don’t take that lightly because it’s actually what has guided every day since I made that realization.
I am very much an energy person. And sometimes, I have to take a step back because energy can take over. I’ve noticed this to be especially true in situations where I’m around people who are stronger. That’s when I need to step back and reexamine what I’m doing and thinking.
And that is often quite overwhelming. I used to let people’s thoughts and judgments about me really affect me negatively. It was that way for a long time until I finally accepted myself and gave myself permission to just be me.
Why I Believe Everyone Needs a Coach
Everyone needs and can benefit from having a coach. A coach helps to take you out of the forest, so to speak, so that you can gain the proper perspective on your situation. And that’s what gives you clarity on the best steps you need to take in order to move forward.
I know I would have done things much differently in my life if I had gotten a coach sooner. For this reason, I’ve come to believe that everyone—regardless of who they are or how far they come in life—can benefit from having a coach in their corner.
Final Thoughts
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About the Author
Teresa Potestio is a passionate health enthusiast with 17 years of experience as a critical care registered nurse specializing in cardiac intensive care. Driven by a desire to make a difference, Teresa pursued nursing to touch lives and support patients on their journey to recovery, aiming to restore them to their families with a renewed focus on holistic wellness.
After experiencing the effects of burnout and other health challenges, Teresa took a step back from the intense world of critical care nursing to focus on promoting prevention through a holistic approach. This shift led her to become a wellness health coach, where she now helps individuals unlock their full potential through preventative self-care and alignment practices.
Teresa believes there is a significant gap in preventative care and, with her extensive healthcare background, is committed to leading the charge in the holistic wellness movement. Over the past three years, she has successfully embarked on her own self-healing journey, leveraging her nursing expertise to advocate for herself and access the resources needed to move toward wellness. Teresa is passionate about encouraging and teaching others to embark on their own paths to healing and prevention.