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Hi everyone,

Another week under our belt and September is just around the corner! Time does fly!

I had so much fun at a special luncheon that I organized last week in Kitchener. Five very special women (including me, of course) came together. I've dubbed us the "Ontario Master Mind Group" – each of us is working with an incredible business coach and I really wanted to get us in the same room so that we could meet, share, support, encourage, laugh and brainstorm great ideas. One of the topics we discussed is my LIVE event, scheduled for February (mark your calendars!) in Toronto. Details will be released as they are finalized. I am thrilled to have a relationship with these women and, all I can say now is – "Look out world!"

I want you to meet them too (see photo) because you will be hearing more about these awesome women and the life-changing work that they do:

Front row – Left: Jan Marie Dore (www.janmariedore.com) – Right: Carolyn Ellis (www.BrillianceMastery.com)

Back row: - Left: Sharon Lewis (www.questiam.com ) ; me; Sue Regier (www.networkingtoday.com)

Absent – but with us virtually and in spirit: Tracey Fieber (www.newfaceofretirement.com)

During this lunch, we shared a lot of ideas and, just as important, asked each other for support and help. What have you got going on in your life these days? Who do you hang out with? Where do you need help and who are you asking?

In the meantime, don't worry, be happy,

Pat Mussieux
Your Mind-Set to Happiness Mentor

(If you're looking for ways to add more happiness to your life today, and you know you definitely DON'T want to leave it to chance, contact me for a 30-minute 'Get Acquainted Session' to see if there are ways I can help you. Simply email me at Pat@steps2happiness.com  and we'll set up a time to chat.)

PS. Check out my new blog: http://steps2happiness.typepad.com/

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As I mentioned in an earlier issue, I am offering a series of free teleseminars over the next year. In my coaching practice, I work with the Life Balance Wheel. Each teleseminar will focus on one of the spokes in the Life Balance Wheel. Mark your calendars for the first Tuesday of each month, at 8 p.m. EST. Each session runs for approximately one hour. I have topic experts on each call and you will want to join us. Be sure to register though! SIGN UP HERE.

Each teleseminar is recorded and the audio links are made available to each person who has signed up (just in case you are not able to join us 'live' on the call).

Space on the line is limited. Be sure to register today!

Mark your Calendar for our September complimentary Teleseminar:
Tuesday, September 1st at 8:00 p.m. EST

The Life Balance Wheel: PERSONAL

"MANAGING YOUR TIME AND FILLING IT WITH JOY!"

Join me, as I share my tips and tricks on:

1. Living life on a 'want to' basis (vs 'have to');

2. Learning how to create more joy in your life;

3. The secret to releasing stress in your life!

4. The blueprint for managing your time as we head into fall.

I am very good at this, so I encourage you (and your family and friends, etc.) to join me on this call! Your sanity in September may depend on it!

Get your free audio CD TODAY! Just visit my website www.steps2happiness.com and fill out the form. We will send you the CD. It's yours today, absolutely free! So click here now and get your CD: www.steps2happiness.com

"Pat Mussieux is an amazing woman! She embodies the entire concept of happiness and takes it to a whole new level. I love her 10 steps to happiness and her free CD is so full of information that I listen to it every couple of weeks just to refresh my happiness quotient. I always learn something new and reinforce what I have already learned.

If you want to be happy (and who doesn't), I highly recommend Pat as a coach or that you buy one of her products. She has books, systems, audios--the whole kit and kaboodle."

Sharon Broughton
Online Business Manager, Internet Trainer and Business Coach and
Founder of Savvy Sharon
916-570-2840
www.savvysharon.com

Steps to happiness --"How Easy is it For You to Ask for Help?"

In the last few weeks, we have been discussing knowing what you want in your life. One of the tools I've referenced is the Vision/Dream Board. Last week, I shared some tips on how to bring that Vision/Dream board into reality. That's when something interesting always happens.

That's when I see people 'back up' their dreams and their hopes. They seem to believe that it's 'too hard', or too much work, or too challenging, or...impossible. They get caught up in the moment of dreaming big, create the Vision Board, post it somewhere and then walk away. That's when the 'ya-buts' get in the way! Ya-but I don't have the money. Ya-but I don't have the time. Ya-but I don't have the resources. Well, who said you had to do any of this alone? Why don't you get off your but's and get on with your life?!!!

There's a great book that I have read, and re-read, over the years. It's called "The Aladdin Factor' by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen. It's one of my favorites because it's all about the 'art of asking' – something we don't typically learn in school. ("One of the greatest lessons you'll ever learn is how to ask for what you want." – John Gray)

This is another skill that I have mastered. As I've said, time and time again, I have big dreams and big goals and I need help. I'm not ashamed, or shy, to admit that. It wasn't always like that for me, though. I was brought up to be independent, to think for myself and to take care of myself. I lived my life like that for many, many years. But then.....I had an 'ah-ha' moment.....when I worked for Lou Tice at The Pacific Institute. I learned that it is ok to dream big, to think big, to play big....and to ask for help from those who care about you, who support you and who want to help you succeed. (Tip: Only share your goals and dreams with people who love you and support you! Not everybody in your world is going to be happy about changes you may want to make.) I know that I am often the first one to jump in and help someone I care about. So, why wouldn't I think that other people would want to do the same thing for me?

If you read my e-zine from last week, you will see that I blatantly 'put it out there' in that I would like to have more speaking engagements in Alberta, Canada. In that way, I can add a few days to the trip and visit with my grandchildren. What a blessing! I miss them terribly. Can you help?

There is an old Chinese proverb that says: "Man who waits for roast duck to fly into mouth must wait a very, very long time."

In "The Aladdin Factor", Canfield and Hansen list the benefits of asking:

1. You will take control of your life.
2. You will have better personal and business relationships.
3. There is a price for not asking.
4. You will increase your personal power.
5. You will have, and give, more love.
6. You can enrich your lifestyle.
7. You will maximize your talents and your skills.

Remember, there is no perfect time for anything. There is only NOW. With each step you take in creating the life you want, you will grow stronger, more skilled, more confident, more successful and.....feel happier! Everything you want is out there waiting for you to ask. But you must take action to get it.

What are you waiting for?

Steps2Happiness Assignment

1. Review the Vision/Dream Board you have created. (If you missed the last few issues or, you're a new subscriber, visit my website at www.steps2happiness.com to read past issues.)
   
   
2. Identify 2-3 items on your dream board where you believe you could use some help.
   
   
3. Identify 2-3 people who could help you with these items.
   
   
4. Call, write, ask them for help this week – so, by this time next week, you'll be ready for the next step in our "10 Steps2Happiness System"!

I HAVE ANOTHER GOAL!

I have had a ton of fun, these past few days, celebrating my birthday. Sincere thanks to friends, neighbors and family who helped to make my day so special.

But...there was something missing -- actually, 'someone' was missing. My grandchildren! They live on the other side of the country. I loved the phone message I got from Heather and Brian, that's for sure.

You can help me with this next goal -- to get a speaking engagement in Alberta, Canada! In that way, I can not only do the important work that I do and spread the word about "The 10 Steps2Happiness", but I could also spend a little time with the grandchildren. If you need a speaker at an upcoming event, please contact my team at info@steps2happiness.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Pat Mussieux is founder of Steps2Happiness.com, a company devoted to teaching women around the world how to reduce stress, laugh a lot, play more, increase self-care, get unstuck -- get past fear -- scrap the crap -- and get on with living a happier life!

Through her workshops, courses, coaching programs and products, Pat shows her students how to experience freedom on the inside and create the life they truly want to live, now!

To begin experiencing Pat's coaching, you can enjoy some of her products, at no charge, beginning right now (only a small shipping charge will apply). www.steps2happiness.com

If you liked today's issue, you'll love Pat's high-content mindset and goal-setting training products to help you get past the barriers to living a happy life, and get on with creating the life you truly want to live, now!

On Tuesday, August 11th, I was the opening speaker for the "Ask the Experts - Summer Summit". Here's the feedback we received:

"Our "Ask the Experts - Summer Summit 2009" was kick started by Pat as our first guest speaker who spoke on the "10 Steps to Happiness -- If it's to be, it's up to Me!". Having Pat introduce the day was the best move I could have made.

Pat set the tone for the event by putting us all in a "happy place" that succeeded in making a notable difference with the mood of the audience and impacted their receptiveness to the other speakers following her presentation.

She has a certain contagiousness about her that fills a room with positive energy. The personal stories Pat shared were relevant, credible, tangible, realistic and honest and I am more than prepared to put my reputation on the line by saying that regardless of your venue, injecting Pat Mussieux into your program will prove to be a hi-lite to your day.

Thanks Pat…the pleasure was ours."

Guy Parent, President
The C.I.S. Group of Companies
www.CorporateInvestigations.com
I offer my number if you wish to contact me directly at 1-800-561-0574

September 8, 2009 – Women of Today – Strathroy, Ontario

Pat will be the luncheon speaker at this event. For more information, please contact Ellen Whiting at ewhiting@look.ca

September 17, 2009 – Women of Today – London, Ontario

Pat will be the luncheon speaker for this event. For more information, please contact Sherry Simoes at sherry5847@spamarrest.com

October 16, 2009 -- Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce -- Small Business Week

Pat will be the luncheon keynote speaker for the Women's Only Networking Lunch. She will present her signature topic: "If it's to be, it's up to Me!" (customized specifically for this event)

If you are in the area, and interested in attending, please contact Jane Beairsto, Marketing and Events Coordinator at jbeairsto@sarnialambtonchamber.com

October 24, 2009 - Pro-Age and Panache Event -- Mississauga, Ontario

Pat will be the opening keynote speaker at this incredible women's event. For more information, please contact: Diana Boyes, Publisher/Founder, Timeless Woman -- Timeless Woman Live - www.timelesswoman.ca

November 18, 2009 -- Women of Today -- London, Ontario

Pat will be the guest Luncheon Speaker at this event. For more information, please contact: Sherry Simoes, Founder and President, Women of Today Inc., www.womenoftodayinc.com

One-on-One Coaching is Now Available!

We heard you! One-on-one coaching is now available so you don't have to go through this journey on your own. You’ve told me that: "If left to my own devices, you know I won't truly focus on making some of the necessary changes in my life!"

Yet you don't want to wait until my LIVE event to get started, which is in February in Toronto. At this LIVE event, I will be launching my NEW MasterMind program!!!

If you're wondering what you can do NOW, and how you can get started right away - we've got good news! We've created new programs so you can receive one-on-one focused attention from me, and we're giving you four options to choose from!

1. Basic ('no frills') Coaching Program
2. Fast Track to Happiness Program
3. VIP "Total Access" Program
4. VIP "One-Day with Pat" Program

To schedule a free 30-minute "Get Acquainted Call" with me, contact my team at info@steps2happiness.com We only have space for 3 more clients – so take that step today!

INTRODUCING THE
'STEPS2HAPPINESS HOME STUDY SYSTEM'

Attention FEMALE BABY-BOOMERS

"Finally Revealed...The Ultimate Shortcut, 'Step-By-Step' System That Removes All The Guesswork, Waste And Frustration Out Of Consistently Attracting All The JOY, LOVE, AND HAPPINESS You WANT IN YOUR LIFE (...GUARANTEED!)"

"STOP Struggling, and Use My Own SECRET SYSTEM for Living a Joyful Life, Finally Being Happy, and Saving Yourself TONS of Time and Frustration!"

(WARNING: THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BE HAPPY!)

Through 265 pages of the guidebook, and 2 CDs, you will learn practical, down-to-earth strategies that will help you experience happiness "from the inside out."

I finally cracked the code! So, that means there's good news for you too! The "Steps2Happiness Home Study System" will show you exactly how YOU can do it too!

Today, all I teach, speak, coach and write about are the Steps2Happiness™, nothing else. I'm here to tell you that there's hope. I do this work because it's upsetting to see so many talented women who are really good at what they do bang their heads against the wall repeatedly, not knowing how to bring more joy into their lives. Now that I know how to make that huge shift in my own life and that it's actually not difficult at all, I'm here to spread the word, BIG TIME!

I took every single aspect of what's worked for me and my coaching clients and put it very specifically into a home study system I call the "Steps2Happiness™ Home Study System".

By the time you finish the "Steps2Happiness Home Study System", you will be experiencing more happiness. Follow the steps, which help you adopt habits that most happy people have, and you will live in an authentic state of sustained happiness for the rest of your life.

So, what is the "Steps2Happiness Home Study System"? It is a training system and toolkit, a compilation of everything I have learned and now share with my clients to help them:

• Create possibility thinking in overcoming self-imposed obstacles to living a happy life
• Experience new/different habits that support your happiness goals
• Implement powerful techniques for changing core beliefs which will help you to improve your life
• Develop a clear thought process with respect to what you want and how to achieve it
• Create a focused plan with your Life Balance Wheel, for the next 6 months to a year
• Execute an action plan, identifying specific goals and dates for accomplishing your dreams
• Learn visualization techniques that are compelling
• Learn how to handle negative/toxic people in your life
• Learn how to stay accountable to your goals and achieve them
• Learn time-saving, stress reducing, techniques that will dramatically cut down on your time commitments
• Learn to say NO, guilt-free!
• Learn to be happy NOW...and so much more.

This Home Study System will make your happiness-journey easy -- guaranteed! If it works for me, it can work for you!

Ready to get going and start experiencing more fun and happiness in your life, quickly and consistently??

Take that first step RIGHT NOW - Just click on the link:

www.steps2happiness.com/system.html

You'll be HAPPY YOU DID!