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Welcome to this issue of Pat's Power Points. In this Issue
In Other News Did you know ......that you, too, could take time off work to travel around the world on a private plane? (don't be sitting there, reading this, and saying to yourself......'ya, sure, ......BUT.....!) If I did it, so can you!!! (If you want to hear my story, come to the conference noted below.) Life is short! Contact my good friend, Ben Nieroff, President, Travel Guild Inc. in Toronto for more details: tgimail@idirect.ca Pass it on Know anyone who might be interested in our newsletter? Click here to forward this email to up to 5 friends at once. |
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Pat's Power Points - Vol 1 Issue 3 March 2008
To have balance in life and at work is only normal........ or so they say! 
I hope that everyone had a very blessed, and pleasant, Easter with family and friends! For those of us in Canada, that meant having a long weekend to enjoy.
Did you take time to stop and smell the roses? (or tulips? or turkey?) If you are like most people, you crammed a lot of activitites (including travel) into the 3-day period. Balance? Are you kidding me? "That's a fantasy", I hear many people saying. Read on.......
Nearly a third of Canadians see themselves as workaholics and they are more likely than others to be dissatisfied with their work-life balance, says a Statistic Canada study (StatsCan Last Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 | 10:52 AM ET CBC News ) 7 traits of a workaholic The study, "Time escapes me: Workaholics and time perception," found that nearly one-third, or 31 per cent of Canadians aged 19 to 64, identify themselves as workaholics. About 39 per cent of self-identified workaholics reported that they usually worked more than 50 hours a week. Only 20 per cent of non-workaholics reported usually working that amount of time. A full 65 per cent of workaholics, however, expressed concern that they do not spend enough time with family and friends. Only 45 per cent of non-workaholics reported this worry. Workaholics were also more likely to report that the state of their health was generally fair or poor, they had trouble falling and staying asleep and surprisingly, they did not enjoy their jobs more than other workers. As well, 56 per cent reported that they did not have time for fun. Only 34 per cent of non-workaholics said they felt the same way. The study found that a high proportion of self-identified workaholics recognized that they may not use time effectively. They were more likely than non-workaholics to feel time pressure, stuck in daily routines and not able to finish what they planned at the start of the day. "Time appears to slip through the workaholic's fingers," said the study. "They devote more effort to work, but they derive no more satisfaction or pleasure from it than do non-workaholics. They are very dissatisfied with their work-life balance and wish they could spend more time with family and friends," it adds. "Perceived lack of time is a bigger stressor in their everyday lives than it is for non-workaholics…. Overall, time seems to escape them."
We all have the same 24 hours in a day. It IS only a 'perceived lack of time'. What would your life look like, and feel like, if you were to set some goals to change one,or some, of those 7 traits listed above and take control over your life again? You have the power! You've just lost perspective. It doesn't all change overnight! It takes baby steps, effective techniques, commitment and work. (On my 'life list', I have committed to spending more time with people under the age of 7 and over the age of 70.......so I can have more fun and laugh more! You could do this too!!!) In the next issue, I will identify some of the techniques I share with my clients. (If you can't wait that long, contact me today for a coaching consultation! pat@patmussieux.com) 
Pat has been busy, over the last year, writing 2 new books. Both are available through her website: www.patmussieux.com "Who Am I Now? Simple Steps to Inventing your Future After Divorce, Retirement, Death of a Spouse, Empty Nest, etc." This book is Pat's story about transition and life changes. Included are some powerful tips and techniques for managing some major life 'hits' and moving on to a new life. Pat offers coaching sessions based on the content of this book; as well, customized workshops can be delivered 'in house' for any company wanting to position their employees to embrace change! It's a 'must read'! Order your copy now by going to www.patmussieux.com "Leadership Gurus Speak Out!" - 'Charting your Course!" This book is a collaborative effort with 12 other authors. Each chapter offers wisdom, insight and concrete information on how to become a better leader. Pat's chapter focuses on mentoring and inspiring young leaders to new heights. Order your copy now by going to www.patmussieux.com The Women’s Conference - Work/Life Balance For Business, Professional & Corporate Women Pat Mussieux - "Women of the World - More Alike than Different!" I will be sharing pictures from my recent trips around the world (on a private plane), as well as some powerful goal-setting techniques for getting balance in your life and making your dreams come true! Join me! To download the conference brochure, go to my website: www.patmussieux.com (events) Deadline for early registration is April 18th!
Pat is a motivational speaker, coach, and HR consultant. If you are planning a conference, staff in-service or require coaching services for your managers, Pat is the person to contact! (pat@patmussieux.com) Here's what one client said recently about Pat's coaching services:
Elizabeth Rowe, Restaurateur/Consultant - New Brunswick "I made a decision that will continue to change my life, forever. That decision was to invest in me. And at age 45 I did just that. Now a few months from 46, I feel that I am well on my way to understanding and living life. Learning what being TRUE to me means, defining with clarity and conviction what I really want for myself, and ultimately, getting there. I approached Pat because I felt as though my life was out of balance. Over the years, I somehow pushed my goals and dreams to the bottom of a list somewhere. Feeling like I was not controlling my journey or my destination in life, the way I had envisioned it, I made my first call to Pat, just to talk. Pat asked me…if I could wave a magic wand and have my goals / dreams, what would they be? I described a lot of things to Pat, with a tremendous amount of vagueness. I struggled and stumbled to describe to Pat with clarity, what I really wanted for myself. How could I get from where I am today, to where I wanted to be in the future, if I didn’t have a clear picture of what I wanted. It was both a humbling and exhilarating experience to understand for the first time that I wanted professional assistance to work on my goals: unravel and rewind with clarity, for the second half of my life. We started my coaching sessions with a short and thought provoking questionnaire. Pat moved into my Life Balance Wheel and we initially worked through the two activities, to discuss why and what I was thinking when I flushed out my four goals. It’s a great exercise because, at times, what we think we want on the surface is not always what we really want. If you think you can come into Pat’s sessions and give fluff and only scratch the surface on identifying and getting to your goals, don’t call Pat. There is a lot of accountability that goes with this relationship; from both the client and the Coach. Be careful what you wish for with Pat because it will come true, if you are committed to the process. Pat’s approach is consultative, focused and the results are very measurable."
"Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So, love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who don't. Believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, then let it. Nobody said it'd be easy. They just promised it would be worth it!" - Unknown |
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