Work is Getting You Down? Starting a New Business May Be For You

Ever thought that starting up a new business is what you need to do?

Work! You spend (at least!) 40 hours a week on the job. Work, then, at least in a perfect world, should provide a deep sense of meaning for you.

As several of my coaching clients are ambivalent about their work lately, I’ve been giving much thought to coaching people who might be contemplating starting up a business; a professional shift into a job or business

that gives them more satisfaction.

As the economy continues to recover, you can feel more confident about the professional business choices you have available regarding work.  It just may be the time to consider changing your job or to starting up your own business!

And while I would NOT recommend that you quit work before you have a new business offer for another job, or starting up your own (unless, you’re independently wealthy!)  I would like to offer you 3 ideas to consider when asking yourself whether the timing is right for moving on to starting your own business.

1. Do find yourself dreading Monday morning? Work is just that…”work”?  I had a client who felt so trapped in her dead end job that she would feel physically sick every Sunday!  Perhaps you’re not at that point. I hope
not.  However, if you feel that you’re not going to be able to explore the full extent of your professional potential in business, you might want to ask yourself, “Do I really want to invest another year, month or even day in this company?”

2. You’re on autopilot most days.  Just going through the motions.
There’s no energy, excitement nor intellectual stimulation in those 8 hours a day.  Just the same old thing, business as usual…again.  It’s mind numbing for  people who feel their professional passion ignited by gratifying challenges at work.

By the way, a side note here:  I have a client in one of my “Life in Transition” coaching programs who has purposefully chosen to stay in her “boring” job right now.  You see, she’s writing a book and I’m coaching her through building her own speaking business.   So, she *wants* work to be as mundane as possible.  She wants to save her intellectual energy for starting up her new business.  Just so you know, they love her work at her present job, and she never feels like she’s short changing them.  It’s just not a job that requires a lot of mental power.  Know what I mean?

3. ”This is not what my calling is.” Do what you love and the money will follow.  I’m sure you’ve heard that before.  It also happens to be true!  More people than ever are starting their own businesses.  It’s a great way to do what you love and make your living. What I recommend  if you aren’t quite satisfied in your job and you’d like to explore starting your own business or changing jobs is coaching.

First:  Kick it up a notch at work.  Yes, you read that correctly. You couldn’t respect yourself if you gave less than your best at work.  Besides, you’re going to need that good will when you leave your place of work . Starting a new business is exciting, but never “burn your bridges”.

Second: If you’re not already an active member in a professional association become one. You’ll make tons of contacts!

Third: If you’re considering starting a new business you should seriously, consider coaching.

There are few things more gratifying that doing what you love for a living. You have so much to offer, get out there, my friend!

I offer individual and group coaching; mastermind coaching groups .  I’ll fill you in on just what you need to be successful in starting a new business.

Hi, I’m Crystal Jonas,

I’ve been coaching and training people just like you  for over 10 years. I’d be glad to talk with you personally about starting a new career.  And Just because you do call, I’ll be giving you a special deal you just cannot pass up! If you just want to stay in touch and get free tips sign up for my free newsletter in the meantime.

Call me at 719- 291-0366 and ask about speaking or coaching for you or for your company.