“There is no failure except in no longer trying.”
~ Elbert Hubbard

 6 February 2020

Dear Renée,

“I feel like giving up!”

This is a common statement I hear when speaking with potential clients.

Accomplishing your goals, especially if they are BIG ones, is hard. Being an entrepreneur can be extremely difficult. Life always seems to get in the way. There are always excuses we can use to rationalize why we haven’t achieved what we set out to do.

Having been self-employed with a home office for over 20 years, I get it! But the difference between those of us who get it done and those that don’t is fairly simple – we get out of our own way!  That’s right, more often than not, we sabotage our own success!

Getting our goals accomplished and building a thriving business is mostly about mindset – having the right attitude, using the right words, being aware of what we don’t know, learning from our mistakes, being willing to ask for help and then taking the appropriate action, even when it puts us way out of our comfort zones. I’ve had several business coaches, mindset coaches, and input/feedback from groups of very supportive like-minded “peeps’ to keep me on track. 

Who supports YOU in your quest?

How can I support you NOW to help you meet your goals, and/or build your business?

Taking the LEAP with you!

Burnout

Burnout affects so many aspects of an individual’s life.

It is a condition that affects us physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially and spiritually.

One of the first physical symptoms of burnout is fatigue. Intellectually, there may be a loss of creativity and sharpness in problem-solving; cynicism may replace enthusiasm. Emotionally, the loss of dreams and expectations can result in feelings of helplessness and depression. In the social realm, isolation overtakes a feeling of involvement. Spiritually, the person experiencing burnout may feel a lack of meaning or purposelessness in his/her life.

According to a recent study, one in three Americans is expected to burn out on the job in the near future and, in the two years preceding the study, 14% of the workforce quit or changed jobs due to job stress. I imagine the statistics for entrepreneurs could be even worse given that most small businesses don’t survive the first year. 

How can you avoid becoming one of the burnout statistics? 

First, recognize the warning signs:

• feelings of frustration because you can never catch up
• a feeling of lack of control about how to do your job or what goes on in the workplace
• emotional outbursts
• withdrawal and isolation
• the dread of going to work
• frequent sickness or health problems
• increased use of alcohol, drugs or food consumption
• a desire to quit (or run away) but a fear of doing so

Click here to discover How to Avoid Burnout!

Are You Sabotaging Yourself?

Habitual lateness.
Extreme disorganization.
Not following up on sales leads.

These are all signs of self-sabotage and can take on a variety of guises. It affects people of all ages, professions and economic levels.

But it always leads to our not living the life we want for ourselves.

Take this Quiz to see whether you might be working against yourself in some areas.

1. It takes me at least a half-hour to locate a document I need to send to someone.

2. I can be indecisive and fearful; as a result, chances often pass me by.

3. I tend to start projects with great gusto but have great difficulty finishing them.

Click here to continue with the Quiz

Challenge Question...
What self-sabotaging patterns will you tackle today?

I love coloring mandalas. In fact, I just bought a vast collection of different colored markers and pencils to make it even more fun!  When I am coloring many minutes go by without me even thinking about the challenges I'm facing – I’m completely captivated by the picture unfolding.  Consequently, I find it best to set a timer!  Do you find coloring helps you de-stress?  Click here to learn about a site that offers free pages of mandalas you can print!

I’d love to see some you have completed!
Share on my Facebook page @LEAPCoaching. 

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COMPLIMENTARY REINVENT STRATEGY SESSION

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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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