How to have your happiest, stress-free December ever

Can you believe it's already December? And as of today, there are just 27 days left in 2017... and 21 days until Christmas. 

 

This is the busiest time of year, filled with holiday parties, travel plans, visitors, giving back, and gift giving. And often, this time of year leaves us stressed, overwhelmed, exhausted and overstuffed with delicious food and booze just to get through.

 

Does this sound like the holidays to you? Or was it just me....

 

Well, if you can relate, know that it doesn't have to be this way. 

 

Truthfully, my holiday seasons used to be hectic. But over the last three years, I've been challenged with extra "stressors" on top of an already hectic season. 

 

Over the last few Christmas seasons, I've found myself moving into a new apartment in the midst of the holidays. I've found myself pitching and launching a business (ta-da, here I am!). And this year, we're preparing to welcome our baby girl into our home in January. 

 

In the past, having even ONE more thing to do over the holidays would send me over the cranky, not-enough-sleep-or-wine-in-the-world-for-this edge.  But with the lessons I've learned in coaching - about perspective, mindset and positivity - in the last few years I found ways to not only survive these challenges and the holidays, but truly enjoy them.

 

And here's the thing - you shouldn't just be surviving the holidays (I mean, really, that's NOT what life is about). 

 

This is an incredible time of year - and with the right mindset and perspective - and some tricks up your sleeve, this will be the most joyful and happiest time of the year! 

 

So how do you thrive in the chaos? How do you shift from stress to pleasure?

 

 

Here are a few tips that have worked for me. And I know they will work for you. 

 

 

  • Schedule some downtime. Yup, actually schedule it in your calendar, just like you would any other commitment. Whether it's a yoga class (book it now!), a hot date in the bath with a book, or a morning to sleep in, you need it. And don't wait until December 20th and realize there's no time for it. Do it today. Your future self will thank you.

 

  • Keep your to-do's organized. Between holiday parties, kid's concerts, and guests arriving, there's a lot on your mind. Get it onto paper - or make it digital.  I love making lists in Evernote (bonus - they're shareable with husbands!). Start a new December "to-do list" today and brain dump everything you know you have to do for the month. Add to it as the month goes by, and cross things off as you get it done. This will help keep your mind clear so you can be present when you're with friends and sleep soundly at night.

 

  • Lower your "normal life" standards. Make your usual chores easier (this is something that can help beyond the holidays). Let the dishes sit in the sink a little longer. Don't run half-full laundry loads just because. Ask for help when you need it from family and friends. Host a pot-luck instead of a dinner where you cook everything. And use technology to help stay on top of it all. For groceries, I use "Out of Milk" so I never have to scour the fridge before running to Costco or Whole Foods - and I share the list with my husband so he's just as able to get groceries as I am!

 

  • Simplify. No, but really, keep it simpleNot every moment has to be Instagrammable (unless this is your business in which case, you've got this). Get gift bags to save on wrapping time. Or even better, ask family and friends to opt out of gifts and plan to go a concert, dinner or the spa together instead.  Say "no" when you just can't do it. Shop online, and send your Christmas cards late (again). 

 

  • Focus on the fun. Enjoy the extra time with friends and family. Put a little too much rum in your eggnog. Dance so hard it would embarrass YOUR parents. Belt out your favourite Christmas song. Enjoy this special time of the year because it only comes once a year. And it's precious. 

 

Those are my suggestions. And I know they will help you enjoy this holiday season, no matter what comes your way. 

 

 

Make a commitment today, to yourself, to celebrate and enjoy the precious moments this holiday.

 

 

Cheerfully yours, 

 

Lisa Michaud

Success Coach, Speaker & HuffPost Contributor

 

 

PS.  With only 21 days to Christmas and 27 days left in 2017, holiday stress is already in the air. 

 

But the holidays are meant to be enjoyed, not just survived. So here are some tips to truly LOVE and savor this special time of year:

 

  • Schedule some downtime. Yup, actually schedule it in your calendar. Do this today.
  • Keep your to-do's organized.  Get it onto paper - or make it digital.  Start a new December "to-do list" today and brain dump everything you know you have to do for the month. 
  • Lower your "normal life" standards. Make your usual chores easierLet the dishes sit, ask for help, host a pot-luck.
  • Simplify. No, but really, keep it simpleSay "no", shop online and send your Christmas cards late (or not at all).
  • Focus on the fun. Enjoy the extra time with friends and family. Have a little too much rum, dance, and belt out your favourite Christmas song. (The order of those is pure coincidence...)

 

 

This time of year is precious. With the right mindset and intentions, you can make the most of every moment in this special season. I hope you enjoy all the surprises, songs, visitors and festivities!

 

I'm a terrible entrepreneur

I’m just getting back from a 10-day vacation in Arizona visiting family and getting some pre-baby sunshine. It was awesome to relax and soak up the rays.

 

But I’ve come back to real life and had a huge epiphany.

 

I realized I’m a terrible entrepreneur.

 

I’ve come back to work… and I realized that I have absolutely nothing to sell.

 

What kind of entrepreneur is that?!

 

My one-on-one coaching spots are all filled and with baby girl on the way, I won't be opening spots until the spring. (Interested in being the first to know when spots become available? Get on the waitlist here).

 

Our GoalDen Girls are rockin' and rollin' and on their way to CRUSHING their goals. And I’m just days away from official flight restrictions which means I’m limited to Keynote & Workshop facilitation locally only.

 

So, what the heck am I going to do with all my time?

 

Well, this is where you come in.

 

I want to serve you. I want to give back and share as much knowledge as I can over the next few months as I can. 

 

My mission is to show you it's possible - and help you create a life where you have meaningful work AND a fun-filled life. 

 

So I want to know how I can help you

 

Let me know where you’re at in your life… and I’ll revolve my content around that! I’ll be sharing Facebook Lives, webinars, and more to help YOU get where you want in your career and life.

 

To allow me to best serve you, please take this super quick, 3-minute survey and fill me in.

 

And because I genuinely want to help, I’m going to do a draw for a FREE coaching session (worth over $600 USD!).

 

If you take this survey by Thursday, November 30th at 5:00pm PST, you'll be entered to win an entire hour coaching strategy session (I charge over $600 USD for this service!).Together, we'll figure out where you're stuck and uncover the blocks to get you moving towards your goals quicker than you ever imagined!

 

While I may not be much of a business woman right now, I'm certainly a human and one who wants to give back. And I love creating amazing content to help you create the life of your dreams (or even better). 

 

I know your time is precious and I appreciate you taking it to give me some feedback - it will be used and I will be delivering valuable tools, tricks and strategies to help you get where you want in life. 

 

Gratefully yours,


Lisa Michaud  -Success Coach, Speaker & At Your Service
 

 

PS.  I’m the worst entrepreneur. It turns out, I have nothing to sell right now (#whoops). 

 

But this is GREAT news for you because it means I have time and I’m so excited to serve you more!

 

Help me serve you better. Please complete this super quick survey by Thursday, November 30th and I will put your name in for a draw for a FREE 60-minute coaching session (worth over $600 USD). 

 

And while it may not be the best business decision, it’s the best decision for the passionate woman inside me who wants to make a difference.

 

Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

 

PPS. To support you right away, I'll be hosting another edition of "Pick Lisa's Brain" this Monday, November 27th at 7:00pm PST. 

 

Join me at 7:00 pm PST on Facebook liveMonday, November 27th to answer any questions you have!

 

We'll be chatting about:

-The practical advice that kills most dreams (hint: it almost killed mine!)

-Why most goal-setting fails (even when we make SMART goals)

and

-Why I love money (weird topic? Perhaps but that's why you should join in!)

 

Got more questions? 

 

Email me at Lisa@lisamichaud.com with the subject "Pick Lisa's Brain" or join me LIVE and I'll happily answer it. 

 

Join me here - and let's have some fun!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why you shouldn't get cozy this fall

November is upon us and as the fall leaves change color, I’m feeling the transition into the autumn spirit. 

 

With colder weather settling in, the desire to get cozy has overcome me.  I’m finding myself wanting to be comfortable.  And cruise into the Christmas season and New Year. 

 

Can you relate?

 

Now, there are times when feeling cozy and comfortable are essential. We can’t always be grinding, hustling, and exhausting ourselves. 

 

There are times when the desire and need to be cozy, comfortable and nest are very real. They allow us to recharge, reassess and reconnect with ourselves. 

 

AND there are times when we decide to get cozy because we’re scared.

 

We’re afraid to take the leap.  It’s easier to just keep the status quo because it doesn’t rock any boats or make us uncomfortable.

 

Your truth might be either one

 

And only you know whether your desire to get cozy is essential and necessary… or whether it’s keeping you stuck and living in fear. 

 

Here’s my truth:

 

I’ve got some big goals to achieve. I have an impact to makeand I’m on a mission

 

But my goals are terrifying. It’s going to mean doing things I’ve never done before. It means doing things I don’t even know how to do.

 

It’s going to mean owning up to my full potential.

 

There’s a very real chance that I could fail. And I’m probably going to piss some people off.

 

 

For me, my desire to get cozy is because I’m afraid.

 

 

 

But I’m deciding to NOT stay stuck in my fear.

 

 

 

I’ve got (awesome) work to do. I want to make a difference. And I can’t Netflix + tea all day, every day if I want to make a difference.

 

How about you?

 

 

Have you also got something you want to do with the 55 days left in 2017?

 

 

Are you willing to step into the uncomfortable, face your fears, and go after what you want in your life?

 

 

If yes, this message is for you.

 

 

Last weekend, I spent 4 days in Silicon Valley, California with Brendon Burchard at his Experts Academy Conference. 

 

For those of you who have heard of Brendon, you know he’s phenomenal. And if you haven’t, he’s a New York Times bestselling authorcoach extraordinaire (works with people like Usher!), and one of Oprah’s Super Soul 100. (Soak that in… this guy brunches with Oprah! Talk about #highvibe!)

 

Needless to say, I’ve come back from the event feeling re-inspired and ignited in my purpose and work.

 

This weekend, my fears came to light – and so did my reason for getting over the fear.

 

Now, there are always conferences you can go to as well to get energized. And I recommend going to at least two a year. 

 

But the reality isnot all of us can go to conferences or masterminds as often as we want between schedules, flights, costs and other commitments. 

 

The good news? According to Brendon, there are two things that change your life:

 

1) Something new comes in

 

2) Something new comes from within

 

 

Option 1 is to get changed from something that comes into your life (and this could be positive or negative).  Most people wait for this. 

 

But Option 2 is better – something new coming from within yourself.

 

The truth is, you have everything you need within you.

 

Today. 

 

No matter how big your fears. 

 

So here are some ideas and suggestions that might work for you to create change in your life and get over the fears that are holding you back.

 

Commit to trying at least two in the next week and see how it helps re-invigorate you:

 

 

1. Choose a quote the uplifts you and put it somewhere you’ll see it AND pay attention to it for the next 30 days.

Perhaps it’s a new screensaver on your phone you need, or quote to add to the bottom of your email signature

Maybe you can draw it on your mirror at home or even put it up in your office. Find somewhere you’ll see it and reconnect to each and every day.

 

2. Create a playlist of songs that uplift and motivate you. You can easily do this in iTunes or Spotify. 

No time? Borrow my November motivation playlist here. It’s a random mix of everyone from Katy Perry to India Arie to the Glee Cast– and I hope it gets you as pumped up as it does me!

 

3. Record a quick 1 or 2-minute mantra for the month.  Choose a few sentences that represent who you are and where you’re going.

 

Use statements that are powerful and are in the present tense, like “I’m putting healthy, nutritious food in my body”,  “I’m building an empire that impacts millions of people”, or “I’m an incredible, loving mother.”

 

Record yourself repeating your mantra 8 times and listen to it each morning for the next 30 days.

 

4. Write down your commitments to yourself for the next 30 days.

 

How did it feel to do this? Did it excite you?  If yes, great!

 

If not, that’s ok – it happens. BUT it means your commitments have turned into “should’s”, instead of “want to”. And you need to reconnect to your goals & to-do’s.

  • To reconnect to your commitments, explore what it’s going to take to reconnect to the emotion of why you’re doing the work you’re doing.
    • Take a walk and reconnect to your vision and your “why
    • Journal or mediate on these questions:
      • What makes me excited?
      • What impact do I want to have?
      • Who do I want to be?
      • How am I going to make the world a better place?
    • Review your vision board or a previous journal you’ve made to explore this topic

 

*This is important: Do and explore until it EXCITES you to write your commitments. If you aren’ emotionally engaged with what you want to do, it won’t get done.

 

5. Get support. You can’t do it all alone (and in fact, you’re less effective if you haven’t told anyone what you’re planning on doing). 

 

 

I’m not saying to rely on someone else for your success. But having someone to check in with, someone who’s also looking to get over their fears and step into their power is an incredible privilege.

 

Find a friend, coach, mentor, boss, or create an accountability groupCheck in daily or weekly to move forward on your goals and accelerate your progress faster than you thought possible! 

 

Also, if you’re looking for more support, I’ve recorded this video just for you with a special surprise.

 

 

Feeling fall-cozy isn’t always a bad thing. But it’s not always a good thing either. 

 

 

And getting over your fearsfacing them and living up to your true potential doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy time with family during the holidays, sip your pumpkin-spiced latte/beer, or catch up on your favourite Netflix shows

 

(Yup, all those things are just common fears dressed up in fancy “rational”, or even “gentle” excuses). 

 

Finding your courage means that when you do get cozy, and comfortable, it will recharge you. It will reconnect you. Because you are clear on who you arewhat you want in your life - and you’re going for it, despite the fear.

 

 

And like those leaves around us, you’re a-changin’ too, into a more powerful, beautiful, impactful and courageous version of yourself. 

 

If coziness is what you need this season, I wish you every ounce of it.

 

And if getting uncomfortable, reaching higher, and crushing your goals is what you need this season, I send you powerful “go get it” vibes! 

 

Lisa Michaud

Success Coach, Speaker, & HuffPost Contributor

 

PS. Just skimmin’? I get it, you’re busy (and probably overloaded with emails).

 

If you’re feeling the desire to get cozy this fall, it could be because it’s time for you to recharge and restore before the new year. 

 

OR, if you’re like methe desire to bundle up and get comfortable can be because you’re afraid. (I share what I’m afraid of above…)

 

If you just read this and thought “oh crap, you’ve got me”, there’s a few things you can do to push through the fear and get what you really want this year. 

 

One of the best ways to do this is to get support. You can’t do it all alone (and in fact, you’re less effective if you haven’t told anyone what you’re planning on doing). 

 

 

Don't rely on someone else for your success. But having someone to check in with, someone who’s also looking to get over their fears and step into their power is an incredible privilege.

 

 

Find a friend, coach, mentor, boss, or create an accountability groupCheck in daily or weekly to move forward on your goals and accelerate your progress faster than you thought possible! 

 

And, if you’re looking for more support, I’ve recorded this video just for you with a special surprise.

 

Whether you’re looking to get cozy, or break free and crush it for the next 60 days, I hope your fall is full of glorious walks in the changing leaves, time with family, and holiday cheer. 

 

Can you answer this question?

I want to know… what is it you most want in your life?

 

When you make a wish on a star or a birthday candle, what are you wishing for?

 

When you cut out pictures and phrases for your vision board, what’s on it?

 

If you won the lottery, what would you spend your first year doing?

 

And, because the first year might involve vacations and Oprah-inspired “everybody-gets-a-car” family gatherings, what would you spend your second year doing?

 

Now, I don’t know for sure, but I can make some pretty good guesses.

 

I imagine you really want to have meaningful work. Maybe it’s working in a career where you’re contributing and feel valued. 

 

Maybe you work for an incredible non-profit that makes an impact.

 

Maybe you start the business of your dreams.

 

But you want to wake up and have a purpose, and feel appreciated.

 

I bet you want to travel and see the world.

 

I bet you want to treat your family and friends, whether it’s to dinner, a spa day, or an all-expenses paid vacation.

 

I know you want to feel financially free, like you have choices and freedom about where you work, where you live, who you spend time with and what you spend your time doing.

 

There’s probably more that you want. (And that’s ok).

 

But today, I want to ask you this:  when are you going to get it?

 

When are you going to go for it and make it happen?

 

By now, you probably know that the doors to my signature program GoalDen Girls are open – and they’re closing in just a few hours.

 

GoalDen Girls is for the ambitious woman who’s ready to make it happen. Today.

 

GoalDen Girls is for you if you’re ready to stop wishing on a star – or a cake – and make that wish come true.

 

If you’re not ready, that’s ok.

 

But I want to know – when will you be ready?

 

I know, all too well, that it’s easy to put off what you really want for a “better time”. A time when you are “less busy”, have more money, or more time.

 

For me, I waited until I was told I might have lung cancer – and a year or two left to live– before I finally decided to start living my life for today.

 

And that’s why I’m so passionate about this program and about my business.

 

Because I believe life is too short and your time is too precious to keep waiting for someday, and one day.

 

I truly hope you sign up for GoalDen Girls to get the support, accountability and personalized coaching to support you in your goals and dreams.

 

But even if you don’t, I hope that you decide, after reading this, to make today the dayyou decide to go after your goals.

 

Make today the day you take action.

 

Make today the day you take the first step.

 

Make today the day you have enough time, money, patience – but most of all, GUTS – to go for that life you really, really want.

 

There’s no better day than today to get going on your dreams. And I’d love to be a part of making that happen.

 

Join GoalDen Girls today, before 12:00 PST.

 

And know that your “someday”, starts today.

 

Lisa Michaud

Success Coach, Speaker & HuffPost Contributor

 

 

PS. I know that you’ve got big goals and dreams. There’s more out there that’s meant for you.

 

And I also know how it never feels like the right timeI remember this feeling.

 

It wasn’t until I faced the realization I might only have a year or two left to live, that I realized I would never have enough time or enough money to justify going for my dreams.

 

I just had to go for it.

 

And so do you.

 

No matter how big or small your goals, no matter how challenging it may seem, the best day to get started is today.

 

Make today the day you take action.

 

Make today the day you take the first step.

 

Make today the day you have enough GUTS to go for that life you really, really want.

 

Registration for GoalDen Girls ends at 12:00 noon PST today and I don’t want you to keep putting it off like you are your goals.

 

Join today – and let’s get you closer to that wish-upon-a-star than you ever imagined!

 

 

 

Why you aren't an uber-fit, happy, millionaire... yet

This weekend, I went to an amazing prenatal yoga class at Semperviva Yoga Vancouver.

 

But I’m not here to talk about prenatal classes (although if you want to know more, message me). 

 

There’s something the instructor said that I really wanted to share with you today. 

 

The instructor asked the group how many of us had been reading pregnancy books? 

 

 

Every hand in the room went up.

 

 

She asked us if any of us had read articles about babies.

 

All hands stayed up.

 

“How about listening to podcasts?” she asked. 

 

Most hands were still up.

 

She said “that’s great, you’re getting some information”. 

 

 

“But that’s not enough,” she continued. 

 

That’s all in your head. And it won’t be enough to get you the labour you want.

 

 

 

She challenged us:  “To see the real results, you have to get into your bodyinto your heart. You have to feel into your own power, and cultivate that power.” 

 

 

 

I listened to her, went into my heart, and could immediately feel the difference in the class. 

 

As soon as I got out of my head – which, to be honest, was busy making excuses to get out of a challenging pose – and took a deep breath and got into my body – I felt INFINITELY stronger!  And more powerful. 

 

 

Now, obviously, this is great for yoga. This will be even better when it comes time for labour.

 

BUT as I left the class, I walked away thinking - FEELING – this isn’t just for mamas or preggos or yogis. 

 

 

This is for everyone. 

 

 

Let’s get real here – most of us KNOW what we “should” be doing. 

 

 

We have the information we need to be successful

 

We have the tools, resources, tutorials, podcasts, articles, books, etc, etc, etc. 

 

If information was the golden ticket, we would all be rich (you read that best-selling finance book, right?).

 

If information was the answer, we’d all be fit with six-packs.  We know we’re supposed to be eating more greens, consuming less fast food, and drinking less booze. 

 

And yet, most of us aren't uber-fit, happy, millionaires, despite the fact we know what we should be doing to get there.

 

So if information – if being in our heads – if knowing what we’re supposed to do – if knowing “the right steps”was enoughwe’d all be uber-fit, happy, traveling millionaires.

 

Am I right?! 

 

So what’s a person to do? Especially in a world where information is “king”.  Logic, facts, steps, process – all are sold as the answers and the solutions. 

 

Well – here’s the reality: 
 

 

Having knowledge does NOT equal results or success. 

 

 

So what does?

 

Getting out of your head and getting into your body, heart and soul.

 

You do this by paying attention to your body. 

 

You do this by physically taking action. (In fact, sitting around thinking about what you should do often creates fear while taking action builds confidence and squashes fear!)

 

You do this by getting clear on what works for you – and what doesn’t – regardless of what works for your best friend, your boss or Mark Zuckerberg.

 

You do this by getting out of your head and getting into your heart. By tapping into your inner strength, power and tenacity.

 

Success is personal and it is about SO much more than information. 

 

That’s why I’m SO excited to be launching my signature GoalDen Girls program today. And in the spirit of getting into MY heartI’m giving you extra bonuses when joining today.

 

GoalDen Girls is a 12-week goal-setting to goal-achieving program. 

 

And while there are a ton of tips, strategies, tools, templates and more – 

 

The REAL key is the exploration that you do. 

 

GoalDen Girls is going to get you to dig deep into who YOU areHow YOU thrive. 

 

We have group coaching calls where I don’t just spout out information you could google online. Instead, it’s about exploring what’s going on for YOU.

 

Each module gets you asking questions of yourself no-one has ever asked you, so you know yourself better. And from there, you can create the habits, success mindset, and goal-setting plan that will work for YOU.

 

Because if it was as easy as reading another article about “how to achieve your goals”, we’d all have accomplished them by now. (Maybe even by March of this year). 

 

But not all of us have achieved our goals. 

 

Some of that is because things comes upPriorities shift.

 

 

And that’s ok. 

 

 

But I want to reinspirere-energize, and set you up for the success you’re meant for! 

 

 

To support you in reinvigorating your goals – and getting you ready to ROCK the rest of 2017, I’m offering special bonuses:

 

  • Be one of the first 5 women to sign up and get a private one-on-one coaching session with me (value over $500 USD). Act fast - these spaces will probably be gone by the end of today!  Take advantage of this opportunity

 

 

  • Use the promo code “earlybird” and save $300 USD (take advantage now because it’s only good until midnight today, Tuesday, October 10th PST). 

 

  • Interested in the most exclusive offerBecome a GoalDen Girls VIP and you’ll receive:
    • 3 private one-on-one sessions with Lisa Michaud
    • A bonus gift (it’s a surprise!)
    • An extra VIP-only group coaching call at the 6-month mark to keep you inspired and on track
    • Direct email access to Lisa (normally reserved for one-on-one clients only)
    • And until midnight Tuesday, October 10th PST, you can save $500 USD off a VIP membership by using the promo code “makemeavip”.  Go ahead, make yourself a VIP!

 

Maybe your goals have nothing to with fitness, happiness, or money. That's ok. 

 

The point is, whatever results you want, whatever goals you have, it requires personal action, accountability, and tapping into that heart and soul of yours to make it happen

 

 

Join GoalDen Girls today and get ready to Rock the Rest of 2017!

 

Lisa Michaud

Success Coach, Speaker, Modern Career Expert & Huffington Post Contributor

 

 

PS. For the skimmers out there, thanks for still reading!

 

Knowledge does NOT equal results or success.

 

So what does? Getting into your own heart, soul, and taking action that works for YOU. 

 

Success is personal and it is about SO much more than information. 

 

That’s why I’m pumped to be launching my GoalDen Girls program today. And in the spirit of getting into MY heartI’m giving you extra bonuses when you join today.

 

GoalDen Girls is a 12-week goal-setting to goal-achieving program to help you ROCK the Rest of 2017!

 

Here are your extra special bonuses:

 

  • Be one of the first 5 women to sign up and get a private one-on-one coaching session with me (value over $500 USD). Act fast - these spaces will probably be gone by the end of today! 

 

  • Use the promo code “earlybird” and save $300 USD (take advantage now because it’s only good until midnight today, Tuesday, October 10th PST). 

 

  • Interested in the most exclusive offerBecome a GoalDen Girls VIP and you’ll receive:
    • 3 private one-on-one sessions with Lisa Michaud
    • A bonus gift (it’s a surprise!)
    • An extra VIP-only group coaching call at the 6-month mark to keep you inspired and on track
    • Direct email access to Lisa (normally reserved for one-on-one clients only)
    • And until midnight Tuesday, October 10th PST, you can save $500 USD off a VIP membership by using the promo code “makemeavip”.  Go ahead, make yourself a VIP!

 

I'd love to have an ambitious, driven woman like you join the program. Don't delay - join us today! 

 

 

And get ready to make 2017 YOUR YEAR!

 

Why you aren't an uber-fit, happy, millionaire... yet

This weekend, I went to an amazing prenatal yoga class at Semperviva Yoga Vancouver.

 

But I’m not here to talk about prenatal classes (although if you want to know more, message me). 

 

There’s something the instructor said that I really wanted to share with you today. 

 

The instructor asked the group how many of us had been reading pregnancy books? 

 

 

Every hand in the room went up.

 

 

She asked us if any of us had read articles about babies.

 

All hands stayed up.

 

“How about listening to podcasts?” she asked. 

 

Most hands were still up.

 

She said “that’s great, you’re getting some information”. 

 

“But that’s not enough,” she continued. 

 

That’s all in your head. And it won’t be enough to get you the labour you want.

 

She challenged us:  “To see the real results, you have to get into your bodyinto your heart. You have to feel into your own power, and cultivate that power.” 

 

I listened to her, went into my heart, and could immediately feel the difference in the class. 

 

As soon as I got out of my head – which, to be honest, was busy making excuses to get out of a challenging pose – and took a deep breath and got into my body – I felt INFINITELY stronger!  And more powerful. 

 

Now, obviously, this is great for yoga. This will be even better when it comes time for labour.

 

BUT as I left the class, I walked away thinking - FEELING – this isn’t just for mamas or preggos or yogis. 

 

 

This is for everyone. 

 

 

Let’s get real here – most of us KNOW what we “should” be doing. 

 

We have the information we need to be successful

 

We have the tools, resources, tutorials, podcasts, articles, books, etc, etc, etc. 

 

If information was the golden ticket, we would all be rich (you read that best-selling finance book, right?).

 

If information was the answer, we’d all be fit with six-packs.  We know we’re supposed to be eating more greens, consuming less fast food, and drinking less booze. 

 

And yet, most of us aren't uber-fit, happy, millionaires, despite the fact we know what we should be doing to get there.

 

So if information – if being in our heads – if knowing what we’re supposed to do – if knowing “the right steps”was enoughwe’d all be uber-fit, happy, traveling millionaires.

 

Am I right?! 

 

So what’s a person to do? Especially in a world where information is “king”.  Logic, facts, steps, process – all are sold as the answers and the solutions. 

 

Well – here’s the reality: 
 

 

Having knowledge does NOT equal results or success. 

 

 

So what does?

 

Getting out of your head and getting into your body, heart and soul.

 

You do this by paying attention to your body. 

 

You do this by physically taking action. (In fact, sitting around thinking about what you should do often creates fear while taking action builds confidence and squashes fear!)

 

You do this by getting clear on what works for you – and what doesn’t – regardless of what works for your best friend, your boss or Mark Zuckerberg.

 

You do this by getting out of your head and getting into your heart. By tapping into your inner strength, power and tenacity.

 

Success is personal and it is about SO much more than information. 

 

That’s why I’m SO excited to be launching my signature GoalDen Girls program today. And in the spirit of getting into MY heartI’m giving you extra bonuses when joining today.

 

GoalDen Girls is a 12-week goal-setting to goal-achieving program. 

 

And while there are a ton of tips, strategies, tools, templates and more – 

 

The REAL key is the exploration that you do. 

 

GoalDen Girls is going to get you to dig deep into who YOU areHow YOU thrive. 

 

We have group coaching calls where I don’t just spout out information you could google online. Instead, it’s about exploring what’s going on for YOU.

 

Each module gets you asking questions of yourself no-one has ever asked you, so you know yourself better. And from there, you can create the habits, success mindset, and goal-setting plan that will work for YOU.

 

Because if it was as easy as reading another article about “how to achieve your goals”, we’d all have accomplished them by now. (Maybe even by March of this year). 

 

But not all of us have achieved our goals. 

 

Some of that is because things comes upPriorities shift.

 

 

And that’s ok. 

 

 

But I want to reinspirere-energize, and set you up for the success you’re meant for! 

 

 

To support you in reinvigorating your goals – and getting you ready to ROCK the rest of 2017, I’m offering special bonuses:

 

  • Be one of the first 5 women to sign up and get a private one-on-one coaching session with me (value over $500 USD). Act fast - these spaces will probably be gone by the end of today!  Take advantage of this opportunity

 

 

  • Use the promo code “earlybird” and save $300 USD (take advantage now because it’s only good until midnight today, Tuesday, October 10th PST). 

 

  • Interested in the most exclusive offerBecome a GoalDen Girls VIP and you’ll receive:
    • 3 private one-on-one sessions with Lisa Michaud
    • A bonus gift (it’s a surprise!)
    • An extra VIP-only group coaching call at the 6-month mark to keep you inspired and on track
    • Direct email access to Lisa (normally reserved for one-on-one clients only)
    • And until midnight Tuesday, October 10th PST, you can save $500 USD off a VIP membership by using the promo code “makemeavip”.  Go ahead, make yourself a VIP!

 

Maybe your goals have nothing to with fitness, happiness, or money. That's ok. 

 

The point is, whatever results you want, whatever goals you have, it requires personal action, accountability, and tapping into that heart and soul of yours to make it happen

 

 

Join GoalDen Girls today and get ready to Rock the Rest of 2017!

 

Lisa Michaud

Success Coach, Speaker, Modern Career Expert & Huffington Post Contributor

 

 

PS. For the skimmers out there, thanks for still reading!

 

Knowledge does NOT equal results or success.

 

So what does? Getting into your own heart, soul, and taking action that works for YOU. 

 

Success is personal and it is about SO much more than information. 

 

That’s why I’m pumped to be launching my GoalDen Girls program today. And in the spirit of getting into MY heartI’m giving you extra bonuses when you join today.

 

GoalDen Girls is a 12-week goal-setting to goal-achieving program to help you ROCK the Rest of 2017!

 

Here are your extra special bonuses:

 

  • Be one of the first 5 women to sign up and get a private one-on-one coaching session with me (value over $500 USD). Act fast - these spaces will probably be gone by the end of today! 

 

  • Use the promo code “earlybird” and save $300 USD (take advantage now because it’s only good until midnight today, Tuesday, October 10th PST). 

 

  • Interested in the most exclusive offerBecome a GoalDen Girls VIP and you’ll receive:
    • 3 private one-on-one sessions with Lisa Michaud
    • A bonus gift (it’s a surprise!)
    • An extra VIP-only group coaching call at the 6-month mark to keep you inspired and on track
    • Direct email access to Lisa (normally reserved for one-on-one clients only)
    • And until midnight Tuesday, October 10th PST, you can save $500 USD off a VIP membership by using the promo code “makemeavip”.  Go ahead, make yourself a VIP!

 

I'd love to have an ambitious, driven woman like you join the program. Don't delay - join us today! 

 

 

And get ready to make 2017 YOUR YEAR!

The truth about my year so far (maybe you can relate?)

My year has not gone as expected, to say the least. 

 

Can you relate?

 

I started out the year with big goals; business goals, fitness goals, and personal development goals. And I started out strong.

 

In fact, I was on track and hitting all the milestones I set for myself. With motivation from the start of the year, I was making an impact in my business. I was traveling to amazing places, and being hired to speak at more events.

 

I was on a roll.

 

Does this sound like you, too?

 

I have a feeling you were on fire in January. And probably even still smokin’ in February.

 

March was probably when motivation waned

 

It was easier to sleep in than hit the gym (and so much warmer).

 

It was (way) more fun to book that winter vacation instead of save it up for a down payment.

 

I know this is how my year started.

 

Personally, my progress and my drive changed abruptly in May when I started to feel exhausted, and shortly after, found out I was pregnant. 

 

 

Surprise!

 

As excited as we are to be having a baby, truthfully, having a baby was a surprise (we like to say he/she chose us). 

 

And it’s thrown off everything in my carefully planned – and yet to be executed – year. 

 

 

(To all the mama’s out there, I know – this is just the beginning of my plans being thrown off). 

 

 

Maybe you can relate to this. But perhaps its not a baby that made your year go different than expected.

 


Maybe you had a busier summer with family commitments. 

 

 

Maybe your boss asked you to take on a new project you weren’t expecting (and that doesn’t align with your goals). 

 

Maybe you ended up moving when you weren’t planning it. Or got married. Or went through a break-up, or a natural disaster. 

 

Maybe you lost your job, or simply just got stuck in old habits (which is totally normal, btw). 

 

No matter what the reason, the point is that you aren’t where you wanted to be on your goals. 

 

 

And that’s ok. 

 

Here’s the thing: you can only control the present.

 

You can’t control what has happened (which might be a whole lot of nothing, and that’s alright). 

 

You can’t control what will happen next year. 

 

But you CAN control what you do today. 

 

 

And that’s what made me decide to host a FREE webinar this week just for you – “How to Rock the Rest of 2017.”

 

I want you to seize the opportunity in front of you.

 

Here's the opportunity:

 

As of today, there are 85 days until January 1st, 2018.

 

That’s 85 days to create new habits (you’ll learn on the webinar that it takes about 66 to make it happen). 

 

85 days to instil a success mindset, the foundation for your unlimited potential.

 

85 days to get more productive and effective than you’ve ever been before.

 

85 days to become focused on what really matters – and rally your energy and resources to making it happen. 

 

 

85 days is more than enough time to make massive progress on the goals and dreams you set for yourself. 

 

Just because you may have had a bad few weeks, few months, or even few years, the secret sauce is making a change today – and being consistent from here on out. 

 

Save your spot (they're limited!) and join me LIVE Wednesday, October 11th at 7:00 pm PST OR Thursday, October 12th at 12:00 pm PST for “How to Rock the Rest of 2017”.

 

Can’t make it live? 

 

Sign up anyway and get the replay to watch when you’ve got more time.

 

I know it can be tempting to write off the rest of the year. To assume it’s not the right time, or you’re too busy, or that it’s not worth it.

 

 

But I want to reinspire, re-energize, and set you up for the success you’re meant for.

 

Because your goals ARE worth it.


You are infinitely capable. You are brilliant. You are smart. You are hard-working. (And I haven't even touched on your fantastic taste in email subscriptions - thank you, by the way!)

 

Your goals – and your dreams – are worth the sacrifices you will make today.

 

Remember: The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

 

You WANT those different results. You want a change.

 

And there’s NO time like today to make it happen. Sign up today for "How to Rock the Rest of 2017" - and I’ll see you live on Wednesday and Thursday!

 

Let’s ROCK the rest of 2017!

 

Lisa

 

 

PS.  Did your year go exactly as planned? Kudos to you. You can stop reading now. 

 

 

If you’re like me and your year went in some unexpected directions, my “How to Rock the Rest of 2017” webinar is for you.

 

Save your spot today here and learn join in to learn:

 

-Why you shouldn’t just give up on your goals

-The 5 secrets of goal-achieving (not just setting!

-How to make the most of the 80 days left in 2017

 

See you on the webinar!

 

You're unstoppable

This summer, I ran the lululemon Seawheeze half marathon. Unexpectedly. Accidentally, you could say. 

 

The Seawheeze is one hot race. It usually sells out in minutes. Trust me, I’d been trying to get in for five years. 

 

But last fall, the Running Gods looked upon me and finally offered me the chance to run the race and I took it as fast as my internet speed would let me click “sign me up!”

 

Fast-forward almost a full year, and when it came time to start training, I found out I was pregnant.

 

As a runner for the last 5 years, I wasn’t worried. I’d run 5 half marathons in the past; I was sure I could do one more. 

 

But honestly, the first trimester of pregnancy kicked my butt. Hard. Between nausea, vomiting, exhaustion, and headaches, just eating and staying upright was a daily, monumental challenge.

 

Added to that was the fact that my body was getting ready for labour by loosening muscles in my pelvic area (the body is AMAZING, btw!). This sounds great, except it was creating pain so excruciating it has been difficult to roll over in bed, stand up, sit up and walk, let alone run for any length of time (without something chasing me). 

 

The race weekend was coming up and I knew I at least wanted to participate. I worked with a whole team - chiropractor, osteopath, physiotherapist and reiki healer, in hopes it would help me walk and roll over better, and comfortably do a few kilometers on race day.

 

Race day came, and my goal was to do 10km.

 

 
Start of the Seawheeze.jpg
 

 

 

And when I hit 10km, someone said “you’re halfway there”!  I looked around me and saw other women, pregnant and rockin’ it.  I saw people of all ages and fitness levels, still going. And I felt the energy that comes from working towards a common goal as a group and came alive. 

 

I decided to keep going. And I ended up completing the entire race!

 

No-one was more shocked than I was. 

 

I felt Ah-MAZING!

 

It turns out, I am much more capable than I ever knew. And you are too. 

 

Here's how I know you are unbelievably capable of anything and absolutely UNSTOPPABLE:

 

1. Joy trumps everything and makes anything possible. While running, I was having FUN on the race. I was soaking up the energy from those around me. I was taking in the sights of Vancouver as I ran through it. 

 

I wasn’t focused on a goal, or a time or a target. I was just enjoying.

 

2.  Pain does not equal suffering. I’ll be honest. For most half marathons that I’ve done, I have pain. Inevitably, my head, feet, back, calves, or other muscle I didn’t know existed, gives me some horrendous pain.

 

Not focusing on the pain made this pregnant, hot, sweaty race the most fun I’ve ever had running 21.1 kms (because 21.2kms would just be crazy…). 

 

I ran collecting high-fives, sharing smiles, and cheering as loudly as I could for all of us.

 

And that was way better than collecting metals, sharing best times and cheering for just myself.

 

I always expect that from kilometers 15-21I’ll wonder what the heck I’m doing. I know the last .1km at the end of the race will last forever. And I’ll cry because it’s just what I do at the end of races.

 

But this time, when the pain hit, I expected it. I knew it was normal. And yet I was having so much fun, I hardly noticed it.

 

I was in pain whether I walked or ran, and had a bit of a side lean/limp to me. I was not a pretty or graceful gazelle crossing the finish line. 

 

Those last few kilometers, despite the pain, I was having fun. I was not suffering. 

 

And there IS a difference. 

 

Despite the pain, the limp, the lean I had going on, I was still laughing. I was still excited and grateful to be there.

 

I was still chatting with friends, taking in the sights, and strategizing what I was going to eat after the race (incredibly joyful and motivating!).

 

Pain is not optional. But suffering is. And this time, I chose to not suffer. 

 

(Also, will someone send this to me and help me remember this before labour in January? Thank you, much appreciated.)

 

 

3. Trying is better than not trying. You might get further than you ever expected. 

 

You’re capable of more than you ever imagine. More dreams and goals die before they begin because of fear, than because of failure. 

 

And let’s be honest, failure really isn’t that bad.

 

But success IS that good. Accomplishment feels THAT amazing.  Doing good – BEING good – is totally, absolutely worth the fact that you might fail.

 

Trying is all that matters. Don’t stop trying.

 

 

Now, this might all sound pretty and poetic… and possibly helpful if you spontanteously end up pregnant in a half marathon… but what does this look like in everyday life?

 

 

Here’s how to become unstoppable:

 

  • Find a way to be joyful in the work you do. Heck, in all you do. Pick one “fun” task for the day, every day, and crank up the music, invite a friend to join you, or pop some sparkling water to create joy as you do it

 

  • Separate pain from suffering by committing to make the best of it. A weekly work meeting you particularly dread might be the perfect chance to practice this. Try volunteering to take on part of the meeting, or commit to taking three leadership lessons out of it. Find a way to focus on more than just how crappy the situation is. 

 

  • Not sure if you can do something? Who cares? Just try. Who knows… you might get further than you think. Apply for that promotion. Sign up for that race. Start that business. Ask that cute guy on a date. Just friggin’ try.

 

  • Recognize that all things will involve pain. Even a good massage often involves some deep breathing as your muscles release. The same goes for starting a new job or business – the learning curve can hurt. There’s sometimes pain involved when you set up your first automatic savings plan (goodbye daily happy hours…_).  Being prepared for the “painpoints” and knowing it’s normal, means that you can be mentally strong enough to overcome that pain and push through to the inevitable benefits and success that will come. 

 

 

In moments of doubt, pain, or even suffering, remember these words. Remember these lessons. And use them to propel you to be even better than you knew you could be. 

 

Let this little picture of me at the end of the race - mine and baby's first half marathon together - serve as a reminder that you are absolutely unstoppable and capable of more than you imagine. 

 

Baby's first half marathon.jpg

 

 

Go for it. 

 

xo

 

Lisa Michaud

Success Coach & Speaker

 

 

PS. Earlier this week, I hopped onto Facebook Live and hosted a session of "Pick Lisa's Brain." On the call, I shared:

 

-How to make more time in your life (just one of these tricks will make you 25% more productive!)

 

-Calendar schedulers and avoiding the back-and-forth of arranging meetings, clients, and more!

 

-What do to if you've been insulted and it's still sticking with you

 

-How I include self-care in my life and you can too

 

AND I have a huge announcement coming this Monday but I shared it early on this call too (#spoileralert). 

 

Got other questions for future "Pick Lisa's Brain"? Hit "reply" and let me know! I love helping you create a modern career - one where you have work you love AND a fun-filled live! 

 

And until then, catch the replay of "Pick Lisa's Brain."

 

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Wearing this can make you more successful

I remember the first time someone told me to take my rose-coloured glasses off.

 

 

I was 17. It was an ex-boyfriend. And he said it in front of a whole classroom of people.

 

 

Most embarrassing? I had NO idea what that even meant. But I could tell it was meant to be an insult.

 

 

 

For anyone else who doesn’t know, wearing rose-coloured glasses means you have an optimistic perception of something, a positive opinion or you see something in a positive way. Sometimes it means you think of something better than it really is. 

 

So yes – based on that definition, I was wearing rose-coloured glasses. That day, and many others. 

 

 

I've always been an optimist. And the funny thing is, it has actually served me incredibly well.

 

 

When others told me it was impossible to start a leadership conference WHILE in University, I thought it would be the perfect time. And the Vancouver Island Leadership Conference(VILC) is now in its 10th year (YAASSS!!!).

 

 

When others were sh*t-talking Fort McMurray, I saw the opportunity to continue falling in love (awww), build my career quickly, and save a nest egg.

 

 

When others complained about the housing prices in Vancouver, we held our vision in our mind and heart - and found our dream condo downtown. And we've found ways to make it more affordable and feel more at home than we ever have.

 

It’s not just my anecdotal stories you should listen to either. Studies show optimists are happier (obviously). They also live longer, and are generally more successful. And, if you want to know more on this, watch Shawn Achor’s TedTalk and pick up his fantastic book “The Happiness Advantage” here.

 

I recently found this brilliant Winston Churchill quote and thought it summed up a secret to success beautifully:

 

 

The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty”.

 

Now, there are days I still need to take this advice and be more of an optimist. 

 

Sometimes, I worry the coaching space has become too crowded.

 

I am not sure how I'm going to work with a baby around (I just figured out how to work with a Netflix subscription - and at least Netflix times out to make sure you're still watching... so I've heard.....).

 

 

But I know that when there are challengeslooking for the opportunity is the key to success.

 

 

So excuse me while I put those rose-coloured glasses back on... and keep rocking the life I've created.

 

 

And you should do the same. 

 

Here are some ways, this week, you can put those rose-coloured glasses on too:

 

  • Start your day by listing 5 things that make your life wonderful in some way today.
  • Carve out 15 minutes a day to get some sunshine. That vitamin D makes a huge difference in boosting your mood (and it’s such a great feeling!)
  • Reframe rejection as a sign you’re making progress. Thank the person, yourself, or the Universe for the opportunity and congratulate yourself for putting yourself out there and trying!
  • Replace the words “have to” with “get to”: This week, instead of saying you “have to get groceries”, try “get to go grocery shopping”.  This little reframe empowers youbecause it reminds you that you’re in charge of what you do – and that you have the health and ability to take care of yourself (and maybe even feed a family of mouths!)
  • Make someone else smile. Do something nice for someone each day this week. Maybe it’s just taking an extra 30 seconds to tell a colleague you like their new haircutShare a joke you think a friend would find funny. Smile at a stranger (it’s contagious!). Making someone else happy will make YOU happier.
  • Check in to a moment when you feel jealous or envious of someone. Ask yourself what it is you are jealous of? Get curious and use it as an opportunity to learn more about yourself. 
    • What is it that you really want?
    • What is the jealousy telling you about what you really want? 
    • How can you learn from that person to get it too?

     

I think you’ll agree with me that the world looks pretty darn ah-mazing through these rose-colored glasses too!

 

Stylishly yours, 

 

Lisa

 

 

PS.  Today, at 3:00pm PST/ 4:00 pm MST, I’m hopping onto Facebook Live to chat about a topic that can be REALLY hard to be optimistic about – money!

 

It seems no matter how much of it people havewe never feel it’s enough. 

 

 

Today, I’m going to talk about how money can help you create the life you want because money gets a bad reputation sometimes. 

 

Money is a "dirty" word... and an even dirtier topic. 


But I want to smash that. 


Join my special guest expert, Allyson Mantey, Entrepreneur & Health Coach (and amazing friend), as we talk about one of the most taboo topics out there - MONEY!


Maybe your initial gut reaction is that money is greedy, evil, or just plain complicated. 


But the truth is, it can help you live the life you want – if you use it to empower yourself.
 


Allyson and I are going to be sharing a little of our journey, how money has helped us, and the things we wish we knew sooner. 


Join us LIVE on Facebook TODAY, Tuesday, September 26th at 3:00pm PST/ 4:00 PM MST HERE. 

 

Check out this honest chat because we're going to open up about how money has allowed us to travel, start businesses, work with people we love (#byebyeboss), quit our jobs and SO much more!


See you there!


 

Doing this will make you happier than meditating, therapy, or doing drugs

If you don’t care about happiness, you can skip this blog post altogether and just close out this tab.

 

If you DO want to be happy, keep reading.

 

This is for you if you want to be happy in your life. 

 

If you want to have joy, and love the life you’re living, this is for you.

 

Because what I have to share is ground-breaking.

 

 

It's about work.

 

I know what you’re thinking: “Come on Lisa, I thought you said we were going to talk about happiness, not work!”

 

 

I am. Stay with me.

 

A lot of us grew up with parents, grandparents, teachers, mentors, and friends telling us that while “it’d be nice” to like our work, it’s not possible, or realistic. 

 

Maybe these well-intentioned people told you things like:

 

“It’s normal to hate your job.”

 

“No-one likes their job.”

 

Or “it’s work – it’s not supposed to be fun.”

 

Maybe they told you to “work to live, not live to work”, as if you can just forget about being miserable for 40 hours of your week during the other 70 you’re awake. 

 

Whatever it is, whatever the message, the result is that we have a ton of people (maybe you?), who are looking to money, job title prestige, or social status in our jobs to make us happy.

 

And we’ve got it backward.

 

Because it turns out happy work does matter.

 

Here’s the thing – the research today is showing us the old mentality is wrong. 

 

It’s not about money, benefits (yes, even the ping pong table and beer on tap), or job title that matters. It’s the work itself. 

 

A few months ago, one of my favorite artists, Stefan Sagmeister, was hosting a screening of his new documentary, “The Happy Film” and was even there in person for Q+A. You better believe I bought tickets right away and was PUMPED to attend.

 

Stefan is no stranger to experimentation, and to get the best hold on happiness, he worked with a variety of experts, including Jonathan Haidt, Ph.D. and author of "The Happiness Hypothesis"

 

 

From all the research on happiness, Stefan decided to experiment with three things, for one month each. The three things were:

 

  • Meditation. He even went on a dreamy Bali meditation retreat. 
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). He worked with a therapist to step outside his comfort zone and resolve old issues.
  • Drugs (prescribed, not street drugs). He used plain ol’ Big Pharma pills. 

 

 

Spoiler alert: the drugs by far made him the happiest, but of course, the effects were short-lived and dissolved soon after he stopped taking them. 

 

Stefan Sagmeister tried drugs, meditation, and cognitive therapy... but none of them made him happier long-term.

 

Here’s what Stefan discovered:

 

In his project, he missed the mark. He focused on the wrong things, as Dr. Haidt points out in the film. 

 

Happiness is not about meditation, therapy or drugs - or in other words, treatments. Instead, happiness is about the elements and conditions of how you live your life. 

 

The 3 critical life conditions for happiness are:

 

  • Have strong relationships. Romance, family, acquaintances. 
  • Enjoy your work and be engaged in it.
  • Be a part of something larger than yourself, with people you like and respect. A cause. A religion, project or spirituality. 

 

Strong relationships probably doesn’t come as a surprise to you. If you’ve ever been in love, you know how incredibly happy it can make you (in fact, as happy as cocaine can). 

 

And if you’ve ever moved away from people you love, you know isolation can make you incredibly unhappy until you’ve made new friends and relationships. 

 

But I want to talk about work. And happiness.

 

It turns out, happy work isn’t just a “nice to have” or some dream delusional millennials hold on to. 

 

 

Enjoying your work and being engaged in it is critical to your happiness. 

 

And so is being a part of something larger – which can come from your work as well. 

 

Your work will make you happier if you are engaged in the work, and a part of something larger.

 

Meditation, drugs, therapy all helped make Stefan a little happier. But truth is, it wasn't enough to create a sustained change. 

 

It wasn't as profound as the hype. 

 

So, after this experiment, what can you incorporate into daily life?

 

  • Write 3 things that worked during the day and why.  This little exercise can literally take you one minute and will tap you into being aware and looking for the positive.

 

  • Make time for relationships. No matter how busy you are, find ways to include others. Exercise with a friend. Share a meal with family. Volunteer with someone you care about, include those you enjoy in side projects, and prioritize those you love.

 

  • Create a focus on being part of something larger. For Stefan, it’s creating happier cities and taking his research and findings to create spaces that allow people to find joy. For you, this could mean joining a non-profit, volunteering for a project you're passionate about at work, or starting a side-business with a company whose mission you're on board with.

 

Helping people be happier, through work, is one of my absolute passions. It’s a part of my “why”, my “something bigger”. 

 

I truly believe you shouldn’t have to choose between meaningful work you love – and having a fun-filled life. That’s my passion, and what drives me to create what I do. 

 

If you are ready to be happier, if you’re ready to take a hard look at the work you’re doing as part of that picture, and find a way to enjoy your workI’d love to support you through that process.

 

As your coach, I’m here for you to uncover all the fears and help you face them (even the ones you don’t know you have). 

 

I’m here to show you your brilliance, and remind you that it is possible, even in the moments when you don’t see it or believe it yourself.

 

I’m your cheerleaderyour mirror that reflects back who you are, and the person asking you questions you wish I wouldn’t ask (but you’re so glad I did). 

 

I’m here to be the accountability partner you need, making sure that you keep your commitments to yourself – the commitment to having a career or business you love.

 

Together, we make sure you’re moving forward, week after week, towards the life you know you’re meant to be living.

 

The life where you have work you enjoy, that’s meaningful to you, and that adds joy to your life (not exhausts, drains and sucks your soul). 

 

With my sweet baby on the way in January, I’m opening only two final spots for one-on-one clients. These will be the last spots available in 2017, and possibly ever (I honestly don't know what changes baby will bring!). 

 

Get in touch today and schedule a complimentary discovery call to see how I can help you create happy work, for the happiest life possible.

 

If you've been thinking about working togetherbook now, because these spots will go quickly.

 

I love helping people like you find ways to have a job or a business that makes you happier and more fulfilled than you ever imagined. In fact, it’s what makes ME feel happier and more fulfilled than I thought possible. 

 

I can’t wait to hear from you.

 

Lisa

 

PS.  Here’s a shot of my wonderful friend Kaitlyn and I after the show with Stefan. He talked to us about his next work project, which involves working with cities around the world to create happier spaces. 

 

 

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I love that Stefan is taking what he learned to heart – engaging and enjoying his work. 

 

You can do the same - it IS possible for each of us. If you’re looking to find happiness and joy with your work – and allow that to expand into the rest of your life, let’s chat.

 

 

Get in touch to claim one of the last TWO one-on-one coaching spaces for 2017 or book your complimentary discovery call now to see how I can help you create happy work, for the most happy life possible. 

 

 

PPS. Check out The Happy Film Here.