As a business owner, it is never easy to share what you are struggling with. You may feel like you are letting people down, or you may feel like you are coming off as inexperienced. There can be many reasons why you do not want to communicate your problems. However, communication can have a significant impact on overcoming those challenges. Below we list a few tips on how to share your struggles.

Identify and Understand your Struggles

Before sharing your struggles with someone, you must understand those struggles. Is your profit not as expected? Are your operations not efficient? Are you having trouble building the ideal clientele? Understanding what your struggles are can help you find the right person to share them with. Additionally, understanding whether your struggle is a more private matter can help you decide whether or not to share it with others.

Stay Calm & Be Positive

When you are experiencing business challenges, do not freak out; stay calm and be positive. Try not to let the feelings of failure or letting people down cloud your energy to move forward and communicate those struggles. You are not alone; many other business owners have been in your shoes and may have faced the same challenges. Remaining calm can help you clearly express those struggles with another person.  

Determine Who you Can Share Your Struggles With

You do not want to share your struggles with just anyone. Even though you may have a closer relationship with your mom, a best friend, or a spouse, they may not understand what you are talking about. They can be there for support; however, you want to share your struggles with someone who can help you overcome them. You can consult a colleague, another business owner in your network whom you feel comfortable with, or a business coach.

Reach Out to a Good Business Coach

Sharing your struggles with a business coach can be extremely beneficial. In fact, 99% of companies and individuals who have hired a coach were “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with their experience, and 96% stated they would repeat the process. A business coach has access to plenty of resources and materials that you both can use to create a strategy to overcome these challenges and mentorship skills. A business coach is there to listen to you and help you. Lastly, you can trust a business coach to keep the information you share confidential. A business coach can be the exact person you need to share what you are struggling with. 

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