Why is Travel Coaching a Trend for 2023?

It’s that time of year when people see a fresh start in front of them and are inundated with travel trend reports as well as the hottest new destinations to go to. 

With a new calendar year ahead of us, the idea of a fresh start and the unknown is exciting. It is easy to say you want to travel somewhere new this year, get out of your comfort zone or wander solo, but how many of us actually follow through on these goals? 

A 2021 Forbes article states that nearly 80% of people admit to abandoning their New Year’s resolutions by February. The article suggests that we should set New Year’s goals instead of resolutions. The former encourages action through manageable steps to achieving what you set out to do, while the latter simply refers to stating a decision to do something. 

When it comes to setting travel goals for the new year, travel coaches are well-equipped to support people in individualized capacities. How exactly might they do that? Well, let’s look at a few of the reasons people have trouble sticking to their goals in the first place and how a travel coach can help them overcome these obstacles. 

According to the Economic Times, setting unrealistic New Year’s goals can leave people feeling discouraged or that their visions are unattainable. Travel coaches are specialized in cutting through the noise, helping their clients set manageable and realistic travel goals by breaking their ideas down into steps. 

Another major pain point for goal-setters is a lack of accountability. By working with a travel coach, travelers can count on ongoing support that is catered to their specific needs and circumstances. The customized nature of working with a travel coach is that support can be delivered in the ways a client needs it most, whether it be regular check-in calls or occasional emails or texts.

Cultivating the right mindset is crucial when setting and achieving goals. People may experience fears around travel, self-doubt or even limiting beliefs about not having enough time or money. Travel coaches work within specific niches that help people address mindset blockages. 

Inadequate planning is another reason New Year’s resolutions are short-lived. The intimidation and tediousness of planning travel can feel overwhelming, but coaches empower people to take control of their travel plans by offering personalized guidance while allowing them to exercise beneficial skills like problem-solving and organization.

A lack of tracking and reviewing goals can also leave people feeling discouraged. Fortunately, the support of a travel coach extends far before and beyond the physical window of the trip, helping clients monitor their progress, celebrate their successes and identify opportunities for growth. 

If you are looking to work with a travel coach to achieve your travel goals this year, check out our travel coach directory here. Are you curious about the Travel Coach Network? Join our free Facebook group! Do you want to become a certified travel coach yourself? You can learn more about the Travel Coach Certification Program here. 

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