Frank works as a wellness specialist for the largest school district in California, but also runs a private lifestyle coaching business and a website, happywholeyou. She’s also published a book, ‘Stop Bullying Yourself.’
“I believe people truly want to be happy—but you have to be a whole person to be happy,” Frank explained. “Most people only focus on one aspect, ‘If I lose weight I’ll be happy,’ but that’s not true.”
Frank’s approach is different because she focuses on the whole person, what she calls an all-inclusive attitude to health and happiness. She focuses on applying positivity to all areas of life -- health, relationships, finances, and hobbies. Her website offers advice, resources, and free printables for happiness-seekers to get started.
“It’s consistency.” Frank said. “Little things over a period of time make a difference. There is no quick fix, no magic pill. It’s little decisions each day that effect the most change.”
She also offers advice to current students, especially young women, from her personal experiences.
“When I was a student I was always stressed in school,” Frank said. “I focused on the wrong things… I would compare my body to my teammates’ and focused on weight loss when I should have focused on improving my mindset. I can run faster now than I could back then. It distracted me from being the best I can be. I think it’s so important to teach young women to invest in themselves. Life is a journey.”
And for those embarking on a journey into the health and wellness field, Frank reminds them exercise and eating right alone are not enough.
“You can’t approach people with a reductionist approach. You have to look at the whole person and all aspects of their life; they’re all interconnected,” Frank explained. “It’s so easy to take someone through a workout and tell them to eat better, but when you invest in your clients, you’re investing in your future. Help people from your heart.”
Learn more at happywholeyou.com.
*Trish Higgins Photography