[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/how-to-decide-to-switch-to-a-new-career-as-a-registered-holistic-nutritionist-part-2\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/how-to-decide-to-switch-to-a-new-career-as-a-registered-holistic-nutritionist-part-2\/","headline":"How To Decide To Switch To A New Career As A Holistic Nutritionist, Part 2","name":"How To Decide To Switch To A New Career As A Holistic Nutritionist, Part 2","description":"If you\u2019re considering training to be a holistic nutritionist, it helps to go through the process of considering your options. After all, making the decision to switch careers is not one...","datePublished":"2021-02-19","dateModified":"2026-01-29","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/author\/ein_marlene\/#Person","name":"Marlene","url":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/author\/ein_marlene\/","identifier":4,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/669d68837c50949b8a978b90d77c2c97da62be0c9a8fee8912abb01c7e0947a8?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/669d68837c50949b8a978b90d77c2c97da62be0c9a8fee8912abb01c7e0947a8?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Edison Institute of Nutrition","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Edison-Institute-of-Nutrition-logo-color.svg","url":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Edison-Institute-of-Nutrition-logo-color.svg","width":0,"height":0}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/how-to-decide-to-switch-to-a-new-career-as-a-holistic-nutritionist-part-2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/how-to-decide-to-switch-to-a-new-career-as-a-holistic-nutritionist-part-2.jpg","height":630,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/how-to-decide-to-switch-to-a-new-career-as-a-registered-holistic-nutritionist-part-2\/","about":["Articles","Holistic Nutrition"],"wordCount":1469,"articleBody":"If you\u2019re considering training to be a holistic nutritionist, it helps to go through the process of considering your options.After all, making the decision to switch careers is not one that should be taken lightly.In our last article, we talked to entrepreneur coach Veronica Kirin about the process of how to decide to switch careers in the first place.Veronica is back to help us with the next step.Having decided to switch careers, how do you decide if training to be a holistic nutritionist is right for you?In case you missed the first article, you might want to read it first \u2013 click here.Questions To Ask Yourself To Decide On A New Career PathAs with last time, Veronica gives us a few questions to help you make your decision.Let\u2019s take a look.1. What Is It, Exactly, You Don\u2019t Like About Your Current Career?\u201cIf you\u2019re looking to make a change,\u201d says Veronica, \u201cyou definitely want to know what you haven\u2019t liked in the past so you don\u2019t repeat the past.\u201dThis is what helps you actually target how to build a life that better suits you.After all, knowing what to run away from is just as important as knowing what to run toward.These can be things like your company\u2019s culture, your industry, or even the less tangible things.\u201cYou might, for example, hate working for a company that still uses fax machines in 2021, or the constant meetings that feel pointless.\u201dVeronica suggests making a note of these things.\u201cConsider carrying a notebook or make a note file on your phone, and jot down things as they come up.\u201dBut wouldn\u2019t it just be easier to make a list of these things latter?\u201cThe problem with that is that your brain has convinced itself that your current career path is the path you need to take to reach your goals. So it will gloss over some of these things in order to avoid anxiety or even depression. This makes it harder to think of them in retrospect.\u201d2. What Is It You DO Like About Your Current Career?Similar to the above, it\u2019s important to understand what elements of your current career actually ARE enjoyable.And because your brain tends to focus more on the things that make us happy, this is easier to do in retrospect.\u201cIt\u2019s still a good idea to use the notebook technique,\u201d says Veronica, \u201cbut if you actually do like something you\u2019re not as likely to avoid thinking about it.\u201dIt\u2019s worthwhile to consider your talents though \u2013 and not just in relation to your career.You might have skills you feel you aren\u2019t able to use in your current career \u2013 this can be a great jumping off point.For example, you may have been told you have a calming presence, or that you\u2019re great with people.This can be one of the traits that make a great holistic nutritionist.But you might not get everything you want \u2013 and that\u2019s okay.\u201cKeep a sense of humility,\u201d says Veronica. \u201cIt\u2019s rare to find every single thing you love in a single career. But that\u2019s okay, it\u2019s why we have hobbies.\u201dAt the end of the day, it\u2019s about finding something you can be happy doing.\u201cWe\u2019re looking to love what we do,\u201d says Veronica, \u201cnot necessarily to have everything we love in what we do.\u201d3. How Realistic Is It For You To Change To A Given Career?\u201cIt\u2019s completely realistic!\u201d Veronica shouted as soon as we asked her this question.You might find your brain creating excuses for why you can\u2019t or shouldn\u2019t change your career.These are, more often than not, based in fear.\u201cIf we believe we can\u2019t make a change,\u201d says Veronica, \u201cwe end up staying in the jobs we hate. This is one of the biggest lies the world tells us.\u201dSome of the most common things people tell themselves to convince themselves not to change careers include:\u201cI\u2019m too old\u201d\u201cI\u2019m not smart enough\u201d\u201cI\u2019m too poor\u201d\u201cI don\u2019t have the support\u201d\u201cI\u2019m already dedicated to a different path\u201d\u201cI\u2019m not motivated enough\u201d\u201cI\u2019m not ready\u201d\u201cI don\u2019t think I can\u201d\u201cI\u2019m scared\u201dAny of the above \u2013 or even all of the above \u2013 may technically be true, but you can find plenty of stories of folks who overcame each of the above barriers.Of course, it\u2019s important to recognize the reality you face.\u201cYou can overcome your barriers \u2013 I\u2019ve seen it happen \u2013 but they\u2019re still barriers. I don\u2019t want you to pretend they\u2019re not there.\u201dSo, what\u2019s the right move?\u201cYou don\u2019t have to do everything all at once,\u201d says Veronica. \u201cIn fact, it\u2019s not going to happen all at once, but it can happen on your timeline. If it takes you three years to graduate with a holistic nutrition diploma, for example, that\u2019s okay.\u201dWhile it may seem frustrating to be taking what feels like baby steps toward your goal, those baby steps will help motivate you.\u201cThe most important part is to start taking action of some kind,\u201d says Veronica. \u201cEven that first step will inspire hope, and will feel much better than stagnation.\u201d4. What Skills Are You Missing To Start A New Career?Naturally, if you\u2019re considering a career as a holistic nutritionist, the answer to this question is \u201ca diploma from Edison.\u201dBut of course, there\u2019s more to it than that.What other skills are you missing that will be either crucial to your success, or a boon to it?\u201cThis is where social media comes in handy,\u201d says Veronica. \u201cYouTube, reddit, Khan Academy, Coursera, and other places have so much information on them about your new career path. And beyond that, there\u2019s email lists, Facebook groups, documentaries, blogs from other nutritionists, etc.\u201dHow does all this information serve you?\u201cIt\u2019s not a replacement for formal training,\u201d says Veronica, \u201cbut it can help you get a better idea of what being a holistic nutritionist is like. It can also give you an idea of what you need to get where you want to be.\u201dBe resourceful \u2013 there are so many resources out there for people in a similar situation as you.\u201cStart following other holistic nutritionists online. Take a look at what they\u2019re doing, and see what you might need to duplicate their model.\u201dOn top of this, though, it can be incredibly helpful to find someone to help you.\u201cFinding a mentor isn\u2019t always as overwhelming as it might seem. You can start by joining webinars and asking questions. But you don\u2019t have to be 100% finished your training and practicing to find someone who will talk to you about their business.\u201dOnce you\u2019ve found someone whose practice you\u2019d like to model, talk to us here at Edison about it.Chances are, we offer a holistic nutritionist continuing education course that can help you reach your goal.And if not, we\u2019ll help you find somewhere that does.5. What Are Your Most Important Values?What are the fundamental beliefs that motivate you?This harkens back to the first two questions \u2013 knowing what you like and don\u2019t like.Based on the answers to these questions, you can extrapolate what your values might be.And knowing these will help you decide what career path to choose.\u201cIf you value freedom, for example,\u201d says Veronica, \u201cit\u2019s likely that one of the things you don\u2019t like is to have to work in an office from 9\u2009\u2013\u20095. In that case, some of the career options for a holistic nutritionist might be nice for you, because you can choose your own hours.\u201dIf you\u2019re having trouble deciding on your values, Veronica has a workbook to simplify the process.Contact Edison Institute Of NutritionHave you decided to take the plunge yet?Having decided to make a change in your career, are you considering becoming a holistic nutritionist?If so, contact the Edison Institute of Nutrition today.One of our counsellors will listen to your concerns and help you decide whether an Edison education is right for you.Contact Edison Institute of Nutrition today."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"How To Decide To Switch To A New Career As A Holistic Nutritionist, Part 2","item":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/how-to-decide-to-switch-to-a-new-career-as-a-registered-holistic-nutritionist-part-2\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]