“Disappointments can be openings”

~ #Truthbomb, Danielle LaPorte

7 May 2020

Dear Renée,

Have you ever had a disappointment in life that when you reflect back, you are happy you didn’t actually get what you wanted? That had you gotten what you wanted, you wouldn’t be where you are today? And where you are today, is a really good place? This has happened to me so many times.

So now when I am disappointed, I reflect, “What’s going to happen to lead me to an even better place?  What door or window is going to open?” It probably also helps that I tend to look at the glass half full and am always looking for opportunity to potentially make changes or pivots when things are not going my way! 

When we take time to reflect we can often find better ways, learn things about ourselves, and figure out how to move forward by taking action. Journaling is a great tool in assisting with this reflection, particularly in hard times.  

I hope you are well, staying safe and making the best use of your time so you can move forward with ease and grace. Do you need help in making a pivot or looking for opportunity? Please reach out, give yourself an opening.

Taking the LEAP with you!

Journaling Your Way Through Crisis

One of the best ways to get through a personal crisis is through journaling or writing down your thoughts. It helps bring up emotions for clearing. It can help creative solutions rise to the surface. And it serves as a record of your experience so you can turn to them again and again if and when needed.

The general notion of journaling might not be of interest to everyone. But there are multiple ways to journal, and at least one of them is likely to appeal to (and benefit) you.

Here are six techniques, each with a different application you may want to explore.

1. A Story Book: Human beings are natural story-tellers so keeping a story journal can be especially helpful if you’re depressed, struggling with a sudden crisis or unresolved tragedy, or living with a chronic ailment.

Stories have a beginning, middle, and end. Write your experience as if you are telling a story. Some experts advise writing about the same episode several times; maybe each time from a different emotion you are feeling.  The retelling often gives us a new perspective.

2. A Worry Book: This format can benefit those who suffer from anxiety, stress, or insomnia.

Draw a line down the center of a page. On the left, write some of the issues upsetting you and on the right list some of the steps you’ve taken to address the problem, or some solutions you can try. Use this space to plan, organize, and strategize for the future.  By doing this, we gain control so things will likely look less worrisome.  We can’t always control the situation, but we can always control how we respond to each situation.

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If you struggle with the idea or journaling or find it takes too much time, here’s another super simple and easy way to start. 

Each day, jot a note about what you are most grateful for that day or moment. Fold it up and put it in a jar you love. Keep the jar somewhere you will see it every day as a reminder. After some time, it’s fun to go back and relive your gratitude over again, creating even more gratitude!

Check out my video if you want to know more about using this tool. Click here to watch

Commit to journaling for this month!
Choose the technique that appeals to you and send me an email to share your experiences!

#Truthbombs

I often use affirmation and inspirational cards each morning to start my day.

I particularly love Danielle LaPorte’s #Truthbombs. Each day they provide me with inspiration and contemplation. If you’re ever stuck on what to journal about, perhaps you may want to get your own set, or two, of #Truthbombs.

To visit her site, copy and paste this link https://bit.ly/2ZhMWZD. Once there go to “More Inspiration - #Truthbomb Library. 

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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 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: www.theleapnetwork.coachesconsole.com.

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

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