“The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking.
It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.”
― Albert Einstein

18 June 2020

Dear Renée,

Is change happening more frequently now?  Or is it just that we are now looking at the world differently, through a different set of eyes due to recent events? Maybe all this change causing some anxious, worried or maybe even uncomfortable moments is because the social and economic impact finally affects each and every one of us on a personal dimension, no matter what our racial, or health profile.

I believe a new social awakening is happening: What happens to one community happens to all of us.  We are also becoming aware of the fact that change needs to start from within because our past inactions are a part of the problem. Questions need to be asked: "What can I do to ensure I understand our history, to participate in making the needed changes in attitude, customs, and legislation"? In other words, "How can I make the changes needed so I can “Be the Change"?

I’ve written about change before from the perspective of Coping with Change (Nov 2019).  I realize this title makes it sound as if change is bad or disruptive. Now, I want to address it from a positive perspective of “Be the Change”! 

So, let’s first start with our basic attitudes about change itself. This can apply both to our social environment as well as our business environment. If it’s broken, fix it through changing ourselves!

Taking the LEAP with you!

How Do You Feel About Change?

In order to “Be the Change”, we have to accept change and be willing to take action to make the change.

How do you feel about change? Do you like it? Do you welcome new things and experiences into your life? Do you see change as beneficial?

Or are you more the type to like things to remain the same because it’s easy or comfortable? Are you the type that doesn’t like anything disrupting the apple cart so to speak because tension, confrontation, and change are painful? 

Many people find change difficult.  Change can bring about feelings of disorientation, being out of balance, and cause isolation. If that’s you, don’t worry. You can create a different belief system about change – a positive one filled with anticipation and hope. So, the next time you’re faced with change, instead of asking, “Why me?”, you can look for the opportunity in the change, asking how it can be helping you to grow in some new and exciting way.

More than ever, it is important for us to look at change from a different perspective, to see the possibilities change can bring. But in order to take on this new perspective, we need to get a better idea of how we see change currently.  The short activity below can provide a quick self-check on your feelings and attitude about change. Are you more inclined to see change in a positive or negative light? Only by knowing where you currently stand can you be more aware of what attitudes needs to shift.

Activity... Click here for an Activity to learn about your “Current Feelings about Change”

Take the assessment on your attitude about change
Can you “Be the Change”?

Lumosity is an app to help you improve your cognitive thinking – it has more than 60 fun games to play to advance your skills and your ability to change through training.  You can really tell the difference by playing just five short games a day – but be careful – it can be addictive! It is not free, but the price is reasonable given the benefits. Click here to find this and other awesome resources!

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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 caregivers 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: www.theleapnetwork.coachesconsole.com.

You can also send an email directly to Renée at rkblasky@theleapnetwork.co (not “.com”)

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