|
19 September 2019
“Times of transition are strenuous, but I love them.
They are an opportunity to purge, rethink priorities,
and be intentional about new habits.
We can make our new normal any way we want.”
~ Kristen Armstrong, 3-time Olympic gold medalist.
Hello Renée,
 Do you remember the tilt-a-whirl ride at the amusement park?
When I was a kid, it was my absolute favorite ride! I’d spin in circles in one direction and then switch to spinning in the opposite direction in a matter of seconds. I’d get dizzy, scream and laugh, especially when I couldn’t walk straight afterwards for a few seconds.
 For the past four weeks, that’s exactly what my life felt like as I made the final push to leave my country of residence for 27 years and move to my country of birth! Transitions can be hard!
Thankfully, by keeping a positive attitude, obsessive planning, accessing the power of gratitude and keeping my life in balance, I managed to make the transition without too many tears, and no regrets. There were a few surprises but for the most part the transition has been a success.
 Much gratitude to all my friends who helped me through this transition!
I hope the following can help you make your transitions easier!
Taking the LEAP with you!
Accessing the Power of Gratitude
The practice of gratitude as a tool for happiness has been in the mainstream for years. Long-term studies support gratitude’s effectiveness, suggesting a positive, appreciative attitude contributes to greater success in work, greater health, peak performance, a higher sense of well-being, and a faster rate of recovery from surgery (and I bet even transitions).
But while we may acknowledge gratitude’s many benefits, it still can be difficult to sustain. So many of us are trained to notice what is broken, undone or lacking in our lives. For gratitude to meet its full healing potential in our lives, it needs to become more than just a an occasional word. We have to learn a new way of looking at things; i.e. to create a new habit. And as most of us know, that can take some time and effort.
That’s why practicing gratitude makes so much sense. When we practice giving thanks for all we have, instead of complaining about what we lack, we give ourselves the chance to see all of life as an opportunity and a blessing. This includes making hard transitions – all of those new opportunities are waiting for you in your new role or location.
It helps to remember gratitude isn’t a blindly optimistic approach in which the bad things in life are whitewashed or ignored. It’s more a matter of where we put our focus and attention. Pain and injustice exist in this world, but when we focus on the gifts of life, we gain a feeling of well-being. Gratitude balances us and gives us hope. We can also start looking for the positive first, rather than the negative.
 There are so many things to be grateful for: the connections we have made in our old roles and locations, the lessons we have learned along the way, our health, friends who listen and really hear, and for the simpler things such as colorful autumn leaves, chocolate, wine, warm jackets, tomatoes, favorite flowers, and the birds and butterflies. What’s on your list?
Click here to learn some great ways to practice gratitude!
How Well Do You Maintain Balance?
If trying to maintain balance in your life makes you feel like a tightrope walker, you’re not alone.
Most of us have so many demands on our time and energies; life can feel like a three-ring circus. I don’t know about you but I’m not a fan of circuses.
I'd like to share a quiz with you to see how well you are meeting your responsibilities, while also recognizing and fulfilling your personal needs and wants. Maintaining your balance can be critical when undergoing transitions and transformations.
Click here to take the quiz
What can you do today to maintain your balance?
#truthbombs by Danielle LaPorte
Do you need inspiration, a change of attitude or maybe just food for thought?
Sometimes just one sentence can change your mind, break open your heart, soothe your soul, or hit you like a #Truthbomb...
Pick one card everyday to get inspiration, compassion and a deeper understanding of your journey!
Click here to introduce a new mindset to your life through #truthbombs!
 FREE GIFT
If you know it's time for a change in a specific area of your life, but you aren't sure how to make it happen, this is for you - Courage, Risks and Reward: Taking a Chance to Change Your Life - a 5-part Coaching Program compliments of The LEAP Network!
Click here to download the program.
Complimentary LEAPSTART consultation: Click here to schedule your session!
Renée Blasky is the Founder and CEO of The LEAP Network Ltd.
She wasn’t always the risk-taking entrepreneur that she is today. Through several important life experiences, including being an "expat" for the vast majority of her life and sailing an ocean, she learned the importance and benefits of risk-taking and how to embrace risk rather than fear it! Renée also realized capturing life’s fulfillment meant giving back to others. So, she started her second business: The LEAP Network in order to share her experiences and expertise with entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs. This includes "trailing spouses", stay-at-home parents or elderly care givers who have sacrificed their careers due to circumstances beyond their control. Renée coaches existing entrepreneurs on ways to monetize their passion, revitalize their businesses and take action to grow their businesses. She coaches those who have sacrificed their careers, either by choice or by uncontrolled circumstances, to eliminate frustration, boredom and loneliness while becoming more fulfilled and happy! By helping them start their own online businesses, they can get their identity back, boost their self esteem and once again be financially independent!
Learn more about Renée and The LEAP Network by visiting her website here: https://theleapnetwork.coachesconsole.com.
You can also send an mail directly to Renée at: rkblasky@theleapnetwork.co (not “.com”)
Please join us on social media:
   
| 