Sunday Newsletter - All About Happiness (3 March 2024)

Sunday Newsletter 

Happy March and the first Sunday!
I think March has snuck up on me. How about you?
Let’s hope we find the strength, peace and love to thrive this month, irrespective of what it looks like outside 😊

I have a cup of Earl Grey today, and the heating is on again, as the weather turns cooler here in the North of England.

Rhubarb and Raspberry

I had a shopping order delivered yesterday. I bet you’re excited to hear that? Lol!
I had ordered a couple of packs of plain toilet rolls and they didn’t have them. They provided an alternative of Rhubarb and Raspberry Toilet Rolls. I don’t know if I am meant to eat them!

This got me pondering whether to reject them or keep them. I could choose to be fascinated or revolted.

I choose to see the funny side and give them a try.

This is a simple example of choices we make every day that can determine our mood and response.

A really powerful choice we can make over and over again is to let go of worry and anxiety, and be present and happy…

This Weeks Business Boost!

Don’t Worry, Be Happy!

In 1988, Bobby McFerrin released the hit song, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy!” It’s a fun, happy-go-lucky song with a catchy beat. While there may be some wisdom in the lyrics of that song, the title seems a bit trite when you’re in the thick of trouble fretting about the outcome.

Worry is rarely about the present. Does that surprise you? Even when we’re wrestling with a challenge right now, it’s not the current issues that dominate our thoughts but the feared outcome that we dread. With worry we’re either anxious over an event in the past that we can no longer change; or we’re fretting about something that might possibly happen in the future—maybe.

Both forms of worry require a tremendous amount of energy yet accomplish absolutely nothing worthwhile.

Intellectually, we recognize the futility of worry. Yet, we all participate in it. I don’t know anyone who’s immune to worry. And there’s no shortage of things about which we can worry! But I do think we can minimize worry and curb its effects.

Let’s look at some of the negative effects of worry.

Worry…

► Preoccupies our mind like an unwanted tenant who won’t leave

►  Dominates our thoughts

►  Distracts us from what counts

►  Requires a tremendous amount of energy

►  Accomplishes nothing positive

► Focuses on the hypothetical

►  Affects all we do

►  Causes fear

►  Immobilizes

►  Paralyzes

►  Pushes people away

►  Damages relationships

►  Taints our worldview

►  Kills our motivation

►  Sets us up as victims

►  Stunts creativity

►  Spawns negativity

►  Causes sleeplessness

►  Compromises our immune system

►  Promotes physical illness

Wow! All that is something to worry about! (Just kidding!)

In all seriousness, worry is not something to mess around with. When we feel its gloom begin to settle over us like a fog, it’s time to take action!

In its essence, worry is simply an improper emotional response to what’s going on in our lives. Author Alan Loy McGinnis described worry as, “The misuse of the imagination.” A great way to do battle with worry is to replace it with other more appropriate and more positive responses to our situations.

Five Positive Responses

1. Happiness and joy.

Happiness and joy dispel worry, anxiety, and fear. To be happy or joyful are primarily choices of one’s will.

Abraham Lincoln said, “Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” I think what he meant was that our happiness or joy are a choice and often a matter of perspective.

Worry is usually a self-focused perspective.

Helen Keller, who was born blind and deaf, had every reason to worry and fret. And yet she overcame tremendous odds and became a successful writer and motivational speaker. She wrote, “I had no shoes and I complained, until I met a man who had no feet.”

By changing our perspective on things, our happiness becomes a choice. We choose happiness and joy over worry.

2. Peace of mind.

Peace of mind extinguishes the smouldering coals of worry. How do you cultivate peace of mind?

By practicing those things that you know bring peace to your life. If you’re a person of faith, pray and give your worries to God.

Step away from your troubles and get out into nature. Go out and burn off some worry by running, hiking, biking, or some other exercise.
I am a lover of Headspace as a way of finding peace of mind. I love it so much that I am offering a free membership to my ‘Just 1^st Class – Accountability Coaching’ clients (more details coming soon).

Meet with a close friend for coffee and find out how they’re doing. Enjoy their company. For others, a positive distraction, like engaging in a hobby or craft, may help usher in peace. Check out Belinda Latimers new Art course if you fancy finding your inner sanctuary through a variety of art projects. Here’s the link to ‘The Art of Creating Your Best Life’ – You can still enter your details to catch the replay.

The Art of Creating Your Best Life

Her offer closes soon, so be sure to check it out now!

3. Rest.

 We often underestimate the value of sleep or simply resting from work. In the comedy What About Bob? Bob decides to take a “vacation” from his worries. While we poke fun at Bob’s antics and nutty behaviour, it is true that rest can give us a whole new perspective on life. I had a tummy bug and migraine this week and was forced to take a day in bed. However, I feel so much better for it!

Get seven or more hours of sleep at night. Take at least one day per week in which you distance yourself from work (and tech) to simply relax. Learn to read your own personal stress signals and take a break before you “break” under the weight of worry.

4. Contentment.

Often, we find ourselves worrying about things that ultimately don’t matter. I’m talking about peripheral niceties. A while ago, I spoke with two women who live here in this village in the wilds of Northumberland. One looked refreshed and relaxed for having spent the weekend walking and taking in the beautiful scenery. The other expressed great relief for having sold her house to move to France because she felt trapped and stifled here.

Contentment looks different for each person, but essentially it means stripping the banal and life-sucking elements out of your life and simplifying.

What can you cut out of your routine right now that would make life simpler and help you be content?

5. Hope.

An ancient Proverb says, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick.” Worry, left to grow and fester, can devolve into depression. And “depression is the inability to construct in your mind a hopeful future.”

We all need hope. We long for a brighter future. We live for a better day. We work to see positive results.

Viktor Frankl survived a Nazi death camp during WWII. Later he wrote a book entitled, Man’s Search for Meaning. In that little book, he explains, “Those who have a ‘why’ to live, can bear with almost any ‘how’.” The “why to live” of which he speaks is hope. When we have hope, we can endure almost anything.

Put your hope in something transcendent; something really worth hoping for and pursue it with all you’ve got!

In Summary...

Worry is a debilitating, self-destructive behaviour. To ward off worry, replace it with healthy, productive mindsets like those above.

“Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.”

– Leo Buscaglia

Choosing Happy Podcast Update

In this week’s episode I am chatting with Artist and Art Coach Belinda Latimer.

When was the last time you created art, got your hands messy with paint, expressed yourself through painting or drawing?

Belinda shares her story of becoming an artist and coach, and how she found her happy empowering women through art.

Episode 59 – Interview with Belinda Latimer – Artist.

Let me know what you think.

The episode is published tomorrow (Monday 4^th Mar) at 10 am (UK).

You can listen on your favourite podcast host or on the website at www.choosinghappypodcast.com

Celebrating International Women's Day!

Continuing on the theme of Choosing Happy, I am taking part in the

THE global women's summit of 2024:

The Fully Booked Fempreneurs Festival

#fullybookedfempreneurs

I have a 20 minute slot on the 14^th March at 7 pm (UK) and yes, you’ve guessed it, I am presenting a short workshop on happiness...

"Choosing Happiness for Success - Happiness Attracts

How your happiness can attract the perfect people for your business.

Approaching everything with genuine enthusiasm is attractive.

That person who everyone gravitates to at a networking event will most likely exude happiness, confidence and positivity.

Happiness is a choice and a habit and can change everything.

In this session I discuss the CHOICE framework and how you can apply it to your life to increase your levels of happiness, enthusiasm for life and attract the perfect people to work with. "

The festival is free and here are all of the details:

Mark your Calendars for March 11-14^th!

💃 4 days of thought-provoking TEDX style talks

💃70+ expert speakers from around the world covering topics on the Strategy, Energetics, Mindset and Personal Development/Mental Health of getting Fully Booked

💃3 highly sought after, 7-figure coaches headlining each day (get ready to be BLOWN AWAY!!)

💃Network in a global group of high calibre entrepreneurial women, just like you!

This is a no-pitch event with a focus on CONNECTION and EXPANSION

Tickets are free, or your can opt for the VIP Upgrade for only $99

Grab your tickets HERE!

The energy is already buzzing and I am excited to be one of the speakers - I can't wait to see you there!

March is already off to an exciting start!

How is March treating you? Hit reply and let me know!

That's it for this week!

Details of current ways to work with me are below.

And always remember, if you fancy a coffee and a chat, I am only an email away.

Wishing you a week blessed with good vibes, happy filled days, good health, prosperity, grace and ease!

May love, peace and healing surround you. May your families and friends be safe in these times.

Until next week!

To your happiness and prosperity, 

Heather 

Heather V Masters

Chief Coach, Trainer and  Facilitator of Magic 

Taking Your Business Online and Choosing Happy Podcast 

Email: [email protected]

P.S. If you are interested in copywriting services and creating a portfolio for your business drop me a line and we can arrange to chat. I have 1 space left.

Exclusive invitation

I have a VIP Mastermind day in March, for 4 Entrepreneurs who are wanting to review goals, strategies, growth, content and more. You can find the details here:
https://heather-masters.mykajabi.com/VIP_mastermind 
 

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