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When was the last time you experienced real joy?

For me, it was this past weekend! I had the pleasure of being invited to spend the weekend with Cora Tsouflidou and her friends and family. Cora had no idea, when she phoned with the invitation, that this would be a dream weekend for me. For those of you who know me, I LOVE cooking and being in the kitchen. Can you just imagine the joy I felt when this picture was taken on Sunday morning...imagine, me and Cora in her kitchen. Made my toes curl with happiness! Merci, Cora! (www.chezcora.com)

Meeting new people also brings me joy as I believe 'everyone has a story' and, over good food at a fabulous kitchen table, I had the chance to learn, to listen, to share and to embrace new relationships.

I have a strategy, and steps that I follow, to increase joy in my life on a daily basis. I do not leave my life 'to chance'. You know that about me, by now. (That doesn't mean that I am not spontaneous!) This week, I feel as though I am 'giving birth' as we introduce a new product, "The 10 Steps2Happiness Home Study System". More joy! There's more information in the section below.

In today's article, I am going to share another strategy for happiness.

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.)

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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 tel e-seminar 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.

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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.
   

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"Pat, I have carefully listened to your CD audio in my car this weekend. Pat, THIS IS AMAZING!!! It does not apply only to baby boomers but for ALL!!!

Many thanks Pat, this is an amazing audio! Congratulations! And I will listen to it on a regular basis to help me remember the 4 roadblocks and 10 steps!" -- Yan Fortin, Montreal

Steps to happiness – Step 2 (cont'd)!

When was the last time you experienced joy in your life?

I heard Fitness Guru, Bob Greene, ask Oprah that question one day (a few years ago). I stopped to think about how I would answer the question.

At the time, I didn't have an answer! That made me feel very sad and I vowed, in that moment, that I would make some changes and begin to add, and feel, more joy.

Last week, we spoke about the value, and benefits, in writing down your goals. I know, for a fact, that many people resist that habit, for whatever reason. Well, there are other ways of 'writing down your goals'; one of which is to create a Vision Board. Some people refer to it as a dream board.

A Vision Board is simply a collection of pictures that represent your goals and dreams. Instead of words, use photos and pictures out of magazines. In addition to photos, I add affirmation statements.

For example, from my Life Balance Wheel, I am focusing on 3 spokes right now: Fitness, Finances and Fun. I have photos cut out, along with affirmation statements, and have those taped to a very colorful piece of Bristol board. That Vision Board is on my office wall and I look at it each day. I take the time to really look at it, at a minimum 2x each day, and visualize my life 'being/feeling' that which is represented on the poster board. (I've attached a photo example for you of one of my Vision Boards from a few years ago .) One of the items on my Vision Board (for Fun) is the item "Culinary Escape". Well, the photo up above demonstrates that I have now 'been there/done that'. It's a very powerful technique. Once you imprint on the subconscious mind that which you really want to have happen in your life, being very clear and specific and emotional about each item, you begin to attract those items. I know that skeptics will be saying: "Yeah, right!" Well, go ahead and be skeptical. This information is not for the skeptics; it's for people who are serious about living their life by intent, and with joy and purpose. I am living proof that these techniques work!

The key concept here is to imprint your goals in your mind, focus on that 2x each day (morning and night), and 'move towards that which you think about'. Your present thoughts determine your future. So, are you thinking about what you want in your life? Could you use a little more joy? Believe me, it's better than the alternative.

(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.)

Steps2Happiness Assignment

1. Go to the dollar store and buy yourself a very bright, colorful piece of Bristol board.
   
   
2. Plan a time when you can sit and create your vision board – write it in your calendar and keep that appointment with yourself!
   
   
3. Begin to search magazines, or the internet, for some photos which represent your goals/dreams.
   
   
4. Start small. Even if you only end up with a few photos on the Bristol board the first time, go with that! Baby steps! It's all about progress, not perfection.
   
   
5. Have fun doing this! It's also a great family activity.

I HAVE A DREAM...ACTUALLY, I HAVE A GOAL!

THIS IS THE WEEK.

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Thank 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 just by visiting her website today. www.steps2happiness.com

If you liked today's issue, you'll love Pat's high-content "Steps2Happiness Home Study System"!

To inquire about inviting Pat to speak to your organization, please contact our team at info@steps2happiness.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 – Oakville, 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

IT'S HERE!

INTRODUCING THE 'STEPS2HAPPINESS HOME STUDY SYSTEM'.

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!

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!

*As a Special Birthday Gift from me to you, we are offering a Limited Time Special Offer...for 24-hours ONLY! It's MY birthday and I WANT YOU to be happy, too!

Just CLICK ON THIS LINK and you will receive 50% OFF the price of this product!