Impact with Ease

Stress and anxiety have been so normalized in our society and yet it is literally stealing our lives.

My guest, Hannah Bacaron, is an integrative stress management coach who uses proven scientific methods to improve health, clear and permanently releases negative emotional patterns and increase productivity.

She not only shares her personal journey from a successful corporate career to running her own business, but she shares an easy technique that you can use to reduce your stress immediately (as well as a special bonus for my listeners!).

You’ll Learn  

• Why we need to reduce and manage stress.
• What are the factors that trigger stress and anxiety?
• How to successfully reduce stress and increase productivity. 
• And much more!

Favorite Quote

“Personalize and integrated stress management has to be unique to an individual.” 

 - Hannah Bacaron

Click here to check out Hannah Bacaron FB

Click here to check out Hannah’s stress reduction video (freebie)

Click here to schedule time to work with Hannah for the trial call mentioned on the podcast (be sure to let her know you came from Blake’s podcast)

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Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.

We can help you do just that.

Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.

Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan

Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

Considering quitting your job because your stress level is sky high & you just don’t know how much longer you can take it?  Before you do, listen in.

In this episode we talk about why changing your circumstances alone won’t fix your issue & how you can drastically improve your work situation within weeks so you can make the best long term decision and avoid getting caught in the unfulfilled cycle again. 

You’ll Learn  

• Why quitting your job without clarity and a plan can do more harm to you.
• What things to consider before giving up and quitting your job?
• How to improve drastically your current situation.
• And much more!

Favorite Quote

“Time will not give you clarity nor a plan. You MUST fix the root cause issue.” 

 - Blake Schofield

Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.

We can help you do just that. 

Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.

Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan

Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

When did we get to a point where people just resigned themselves to believing that everyone is unhappy and overworked in their jobs so you have no other choice?

The old saying is that people don’t leave companies, they leave bosses, but I’d also say they leave cultures...which provide a breeding ground for toxic bosses, interactions, etc.

Here’s what you need to know about how to manage difficult work environments & what to do in order to avoid moving to another one next time.  

You’ll Learn  

• Why it’s important to understand our personal and work environment.
• What are the effects of this difficult environment on our lives?  
• How to deal with and avoid a toxic work environment.
• And much more!

Favorite Quote

“The way to avoid the toxic environment is to get crystal clear on your criteria & understanding your personal needs first.” 

 - Blake Schofield

Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.

We can help you do just that. 

Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.

Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan

Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

Most people stay stuck in situations that are making them unhappy for far too long...until something negative happens that forces them into action.

WHY?

Because they fear that making a change will be too hard, cost too much or be too risky. But that doesn’t have to be true. You have other choices & today we’re going to be talking about how to build a bridge instead.

You can be responsible & live the life you want - without incurring unnecessary risk or worrying about whether you are doing the right thing for yourself and your family long term. 

You’ll Learn  

• Why we need to understand the importance of building a bridge when choosing a path to take.
• What is building a bridge means?
• How to build the right foundation when searching and fulfilling the right path.
• And much more!

Favorite Quote

“Building a bridge is all about how you can transition into a more fulfilling career & life without having to take a leap or risk going in the wrong direction.” 

 - Blake Schofield

Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.

We can help you do just that. 

Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.

Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan

Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

Clarity at times can feel like the most illusive thing to find.  We spend years of our lives trying to figure out where to go. We ask friends and family in the hopes they see things we don’t.  We read books, do exercises, research online hoping to finally get clarity.

But what we don’t know is that clarity comes from inside, not outside.  The key is to clear away the things that are blocking us from uncovering it. 

You’ll Learn  

• Why we need to understand who we are and what we need.
• What are the benefits of having clarity on our well-being?
• How to get clarity on what you really want.
• And much more!

Favorite Quote

“Clarity isn’t a linear thing.  We don’t just snap our feelings and get clarity.  It comes in layers.” 

 - Blake Schofield

Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.

We can help you do just that.

Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.

Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan

Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

We spend our lives searching and achieving hoping the next thing will finally make us happy, but that cycle is actually what makes happiness illusive.

In order to truly achieve fulfillment, we must come to the realization that our happiness doesn’t come from external things or circumstances.

We must change how we think and align our lives with what we value. 

You’ll Learn  

• Why it’s important to understand real happiness in our lives.
• What is happiness means to you?
• How to change our mindset and release ourselves to the trap of this illusionary happiness. 
• And much more!

Favorite Quote

“Your happiness does not come from your circumstances it comes from your thoughts and it comes from aligning your life with what you truly value.” 

 - Blake Schofield

Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.

We can help you do just that. 

Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.

Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan

Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

“The worst-case scenario usually isn't that bad. But that's what keeps most people from going for it.”

Katya Sarmiento (47:23-47:28)

Self-awareness is the critical piece to finding fulfillment in your career and living the life you want. 

Katia Sarmiento is a sought-after systems experts in the online business space. She helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses without sacrificing their freedom. She's the founder of reachandmakemillions.com, where she teaches how to systematize and scale your business for more freedom, profit, and peace of mind. 

We all have ideas and beliefs about why things aren't possible for us. But when you develop self-awareness, you know that you’re doing what it is you should be doing so you can build a fulfilling career and life. 

We're always evolving and learning how to become who we are so we can live a life we're proud of and we feel is meaningful.” - Blake Schofield (1:03:09-1:03:26)

Figuring Out What You Need to Be Fulfilled

When we don’t listen to our inner voices, we can feel unsettled, constantly wondering why we can’t be happy. Your inner voice is never wrong. It all comes down to what you’re doing and how you’re listening (or ignoring) that voice. 

When you follow your interests, you can develop the expertise you didn't know you had, and it can be the foundation for new opportunities. 

With the right skills, you know you can be successful, and you know you can always start over. The clients I work with are incredibly talented. But that talent isn’t being realized because of their fears.  

“Every single person knows what they're meant to do and what they want to do. It all depends on how many things are keeping you from seeing what’s inside of you.” - Katya Sarmiento (1:10:17-1:10:31)

But we can't see the label from inside the bottle. So we often need someone who’s been through the journey and who’s helped other people through that same journey. 

Realigning Your Life With What Matters

Everyone knows, in their heart, what they’re meant to be doing. It just takes time to figure out. It takes mentorship, grace, flexibility, and resilience. 

Life is never going to be perfect. We often think that if we make a certain amount of money or have a certain level of success that we’ll be truly happy. We think that means never having problems or never being afraid. But that’s never the case. 

We don't have to feed the stories or our fears. No matter how big the wave is, we just have to ride it and give ourselves some grace along the way. 

Work with someone who can ask you the right questions and uncover the things that are keeping you from seeing the truth. Get clear on what it is that you really want. When you do that, you can start creating a fulfilling career and life for the future.

Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.

We can help you do just that. 

Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.

Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan

Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

“We struggle to have clarity on what the right path is when we don't understand who we are and how we create value in the world.”

Blake Schofield (01:44-2:00)

What’s the key to making sure your new path is right for you?

Finding the right path comes from increasing your self-awareness, uncovering your values in life, and recognizing the things that give you energy and momentum. 

Walking away from a career you spent years establishing can be scary. But most people find that their career is just a box they’ve been trapped in for too long. This can cause them to believe that there's only a certain value they can contribute or there's only a certain way they can be successful. But this isn’t the truth. 

“Force creates counterforce. When you try to force things, you get even more stuck.” - Blake Schofield (05:22-5:33)

4 Ways to Be More Self-Aware

1. Relax Your Mind

If you're like most people, then your mind probably runs a mile a minute. You might even struggle to get to sleep because you’re always thinking—worrying that you’ve got everything taken care of and nothing is falling through the cracks. 

Or, you might be the type of person who’s always researching new ideas and different ways to do things. So, relaxing your mind can seem impossible. But our brains are actually quite malleable. We can take steps to retrain how we think and operate. 

Relaxing your mind comes from having the techniques to reframe and think differently. Just because thoughts come up for you, it doesn't actually mean they're true. The stress our thoughts cause can reduce the function of the creative and problem-solving parts of our brains. 

1. Discover Your Values

When I talk to women struggling in their jobs, it becomes obvious that their jobs are misaligned with their values, skill set, and ways of working. 

They might be looking around and wondering why things seem to be easier for other people. They feel  deep down that they should be doing something more meaningful with their life. 

If you've experienced any of these signs, it's likely that something in your career or in your job as misaligned for you. 

1. Recognize the Patterns You Avoid

Most people go through life avoiding things or believing that the only way to eliminate patterns is through years of therapy. But, you can get to the root cause of your beliefs, develop a new understanding, and replace them with healthier beliefs quickly. 

Our perspective and the way we think are what create or close down the opportunities in our lives. When you recognize limiting beliefs and behavior patterns, you can start changing them to create the life you want. 

1. Know Your Personality Type

Although personality tests only give you a piece of the larger puzzle, they can help you in gaining greater insight into who you are, and how you function and think.  

But you still have to know how to apply them if you want to create change and greater self-awareness. Personality tests are just a tool for enabling change to occur. 

Self-awareness is the key to success and fulfillment. When you know your unique value and focus your time and energy towards creating the life you want, the peace of mind that you gain will change your life. 

You'll no longer doubt whether you're on the right path, whether you're making the right decisions, or whether there’s something more for you. 

Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.

We can help you do just that. 

Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.

Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan

Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

“We often aren't maximizing our time because we aren't putting in the time to be strategic in thinking through our work.”

Blake Schofield (11:02-11:08)

Knowing how to maximize your time lets you enjoy life and, hopefully, have a little more time for yourself. 

With so many demands coming your way, it can be hard to balance your time, energy, and focus. This causes you to lose sight of the more important things in life. 

“Tactics matter. But so does your mindset. The key to maximizing your time comes from understanding how to leverage both.” - Blake Schofield (1:01-1:17)

The following  are signs that you’re not managing your time as well as you could be: 

• You’re always putting out fires.
• You get sucked into unnecessary activities only to wonder where the day went. 
• You're constantly working late into your evenings, nights, and weekends.
• You worry your work isn’t good enough to meet other people's expectations. 
• You’re never clear on the expectations of the work you’re doing or what success looks like. 
• You're always having to rework projects due to unexpected changes.

The 5 Pillars for Maximizing Your Time

Pillar #1: Clarity Around Your Priorities

Set clear expectations by having the right conversations upfront. Get crystal clear on what you’re working on and its purpose. 

You to have a structure around your work and get over the idea that you have to know what everyone wants. It’s okay to ask questions. You don’t have to prove you have all the answers. 

Pillar #2: The Art of Time Blocking

Time blocking is one of the most important ways to be more effective in your work. It takes 30 minutes for our brains to return to a state of efficiency when we change tasks or become interrupted. 

Time blocking is setting aside specific times on a daily basis to get your work done. High-leverage time is the best way to do that. It’s the  time you set aside to work on your most important priorities. 

“Anytime you reduce unnecessary decisions, you end up with more brainpower for the stuff that matters.” - Blake Schofield (19:14-19:23)

Pillar #3: The 80/20 Rule

The 80/20 rule states that 20 percent of your actions drive 80 percent of your results. You can see this rule in effect in every segment of life and business. 

Are you clear on what that 20 percent is for you? If you’re like most people, you may be spending a lot of time on things that result in little or no improvement. What actions are driving the majority of your results?

Pillar #4: Minimizing Distractions

Today’s technology keeps us connected and helps us accomplish things quickly. But it can also be one of the biggest distractions. 

Turn off notifications on your phone, laptop, and other devices. Too many notifications keep you from staying  focused and maximizing your productivity. 

Pillar #5: Mindset 

Our beliefs drive our thoughts, which then drive the actions that create our reality. When we're going through the same patterns over and over, tactics aren’t the solution. You have to identify limiting beliefs that are holding you back. 

Your Action Steps for Maximizing Your Time

Here are two steps you can take to begin putting these pillars in place:

1. Start tracking your time.
2. Rate yourself on the five pillars

Where is your time going? Do this for a week, and you’ll be surprised by what you discover. Rate yourself from 0 to 10 on your competence of the five pillars for maximizing your time. 

Take the two biggest opportunities for improvement and implement one shift—the one thing that's going to make the biggest improvement. 

When you no longer feel like you can never get through your to-do list, you get out of the cycle of negativity, shame, and guilt. You can feel good about the impact and the momentum you create for your career and your life. 

Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.

We can help you do just that. 

Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.

Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan

Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes

“Most people see the transition to a fulfilling career as something tactical. But tactics come from personal transformation.”

Blake Schofield (00:59 - 1:12)

If you’re feeling unfulfilled, it’s time to dig deeper. Over the past month, we’ve discussed what the roadmap looks like with the guests featured on our podcast. They have different backgrounds and journeys, but they’ve all built the bridge to a fulfilling career. Most people think transitioning into a new career is tactical. But the tactics can only come from personal transformation.

“Our lack of fulfillment is a clear sign that it’s time to dig deep, get to who we are and what we value, and then align it with our lives.” - Blake Schofield (1:26 - 1:38)

We often try to solve unhappiness by addressing surface-level things. Maybe you think a shorter commute, a pleasant boss, or more creative work is the key to your fulfillment. But our lack of satisfaction is a clear sign that it’s time to dig deep, get to who we are and what we value, and then align it with our lives.

How to Discover Your Ideal Path

The guests on the podcast over the last month have given you a peek into what it really looks like to be at a crossroads when you’re searching for more meaning in your life.

While they all have different backgrounds and different paths, they all have something in common. Each guest knew more about what they didn’t want, instead of what their ideal life looked like. They learned that the stress and anxiety they felt were the biggest factors that kept them from identifying their goals. 

Once they let go of the fear and doubt, they all experienced new levels of freedom they never had before. They learned to be confident in their values, skills, and unique experiences. They went from feeling like life was happening to them to being in control of their future. We got crystal clear on the right strategies for them. We spent discovered their highest value in the market. Then we uncovered their “secret-sauce” transferable skills. 

We focused on building a custom business model built around their unique set of skills and experiences. For the career change journey, we had to get clear on the right criteria for finding a fulfilling job. We also covered negotiation skills to make sure they get paid what they deserve in their new positions. 

“When you let go of beliefs and thought patterns that hold you back, you discover new levels of personal freedom you never expected.” - Blake Schofield (2:51 - 3:00)

Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.

We can help you do just that. 

Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.

Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan

Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes