John S. Gordon - Business and Personal Coach

"You have the greatness and the power.  I just help you turn on the switch."

MARVELOUS MONDAYS

 

May 7, 2012 - Issue 172  

 

Happiness

 

In the last issue (click here for issue 171) we discussed suppressed happiness as the 5th regret.  Today we will begin a series on happiness. I acknowledge Richard Carlson, PH.D, in his book "You Can Be Happy No Matter What" as the source for this issue.

 

 
Dear ,

 

Welcome to Issue 172.  If you did not receive a previous issue, you may use the archive link below to view it now.  The mission of "Marvelous Mondays" is to offer an inspirational thought, a practical exercise, some humor, or a simple tip to jump-start your week and to enhance your life, business, outlook or relationships. 

 

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THE 5 CHARACTERISTICS OF HAPPINESS 

Here are 5 feelings that are associated with happiness:

 

1.   Gratitude

2.   Inner Peace

3.   Satisfaction

4.   Affection for Ourselves

5.   Affection for Others 

 

 

THE 7 BENEFITS OF HAPPINESS

 

When you are happy (joyful) you will enjoy these benefits.

 

1.   Less tendency to be REACTIVE.

2.   Less tendency to be DEFENSIVE.

3.   Less tendency to be CRITICAL.

4.   You make BETTER DECISIONS.

5.   You COMMUNICATE MORE EFFECTIVELY.

6.   You can access your WISDOM.

7.   You can access your COMMON SENSE.

 

 

EXERCISE

This week I invite you to do the following:

 

1.   Observe a situation when you don't feel happy.

2.    Look at the 7 Benefits of Happiness.  Can you identify which of the 7 Benefits you were not able to enjoy or access?

3.   Then let a day or so pass and review the same situation that had occurred. Do you now see how you limited or upset yourself unnecessarily?

 

I look forward to hearing from you. I will listen to you 

 

 

Mark Twain  

  

"Happiness ain't a thing in itself-it's only a contrast with something that ain't pleasant.

-Mark Twain

JOHN'S BIO
John has owned several businesses and is an attorney who has practiced in the business and estate  areas.  In addition, he coaches business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, speech makers and presenters.  He also coaches persons who are determined to accelerate their careers and leadership skills or who are considering a career move or retirement.  John uses coaching as a tool in his leadership and business results based consulting.  He is also a life coach.

                   **John is currently accepting a few new coaching clients.**

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