When your business starts feeling like a bad relationship, it’s time for a check-in.
There was a time I felt stuck. Not failing, but not flying either. Some days were great—deals closed, clients happy, momentum building. Other days? I felt like I was running on a treadmill with no off switch.
I told myself that was just how real estate works. Stressful. Hustle-heavy. Burnout as a badge of honor.
But eventually, I realized something: your relationship with your business is just that—a relationship. And like any relationship, it can get out of sync.
So let me ask you: How’s your relationship with your business right now?
Is it lighting you up—or wearing you down?
If you’re unsure, take this as your cue to pause and reflect. I created a 60-second quiz to help you figure out where things stand. It’s quick, fun, and might just give you the clarity you’ve been craving.
Immediate Action Steps
Whether your results say your business is thriving or teetering on the rocks, the next step is the same: get intentional about how you want to feel in your business—and take aligned action.
Here’s how to start:
1. Audit Your Energy
Pay attention to what parts of your business energize you and what parts drain you. Write down the top three things that give you life and the top three that leave you depleted. Then ask: Can I delegate, automate, or eliminate the draining tasks?
2. Revisit Your Why
What made you start this work in the first place? Who are you doing it for now? Reconnecting with your deeper purpose can help you realign your strategy and decision-making.
3. Build Boundaries That Protect Your Joy
If you’re saying yes to every opportunity out of fear, it’s time to practice saying no. Set office hours, limit client calls after a certain time, and carve out time for activities that fuel you. Your business should fit into your life—not overtake it.
4. Celebrate More Often
Create a system to track your wins—big and small. Whether it’s a new referral, a smooth closing, or just a day where you felt in flow, these moments remind you that progress is happening even when it doesn’t feel like it.
5. Surround Yourself with People Who Get It
Join a coaching group or mastermind where you’re not the only one dreaming bigger. Community keeps you accountable, inspired, and grounded—especially when you’re making shifts.
Your business doesn’t have to feel like a rollercoaster.
It can feel aligned. Energizing. Even joyful.
But it starts with checking in and making small shifts toward the business—and the life—you actually want.
— Lacey Newman is a founding coach of The Helm and the creator and coach of Elevated Agents. You can learn more about her here.