How're you?

Have you ever had a great day all planned - then something happens - and everything changes. That's what happened to me recently. Nothing was going as planned.

What do you do?  That's when it's time to PIVOT! No sense in dwelling on what's not going to happen. Instead of crying over spilled milk - we can pour another glass of milk or maybe even something else!

But to make this  MINDSET RESET -  we often have to take our "Happiness Plan" and spring into action.  And sometimes it's just THE LITTLE THINGS - like lighting a scented candle, listening to a Happy song, or calling a friend that can help turn things around. I actually did all 3 ... and it worked! Do you have a Happiness Plan? Might be time to work on yours.

Wishing you EVERYTHING HAPPINESS,

Lauren

It helps to not only have a go-to Happiness Plan but even a "Happiness 911" plan in case of "emergencies" when you really want to turn things around. Come up with your own go-to HAPPINESS PLAN - strategies to fall back on, that can boost you back up.

Some HAPPINESS PLAN ideas:

RUN TO THE GYM - TAKE A WALK - DANCE - GO TO AN ART GALLERY OR MUSEUM - BUY SOME FLOWERS OR A PLANT - GET SOME ICE CREAM - WATCH A FUNNY VIDEO OR MOVIE - CALL OR TEXT A FRIEND - WORK ON A PASSION PROJECT OR HOBBY. 

Remember to create your plan.

• START YOUR IMPOSSIBLE
• SUCCESS WITH A SMILE
• LEAP OF FAITH - HAPPY TALK
• LION, BEAR, WOLF OR DOLPHIN
• SIDEKICK MEALS
• THIS WEEK'S SMILE
• QUOTE TO LIVE BY

START YOUR IMPOSSIBLE

Erin Jackson has the heart of a CHAMPION! Growing up in Ocala, Florida, ice skating is not common, and Jackson had not even stepped on an ice rink until 2016. It did not take long for Jackson to adjust and skate her way to the top—competing in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. She's now The First Black Woman to win Olympic Gold in speed Skating!

SUCCESS WITH A SMILE

If you've been busy working, laser-focused on the success of your business, happiness might seem like, if not an afterthought, then at least a secondary concern. It's tempting to think that once you've gotten certain achievements and successes, then you can finally enjoy your seemingly elusive Happiness. But a new study confirms that HAPPINESS can actually lead to SUCCESS.

THE LEAP OF FAITH

Is there something you've been thinking of doing that's totally out of the ordinary? You never know where life will take you. 20+ years ago, I met The Great Motivator LES BROWN. I was a  Television News Reporter and had just conquered my battle with breast cancer and had written my first book on Happiness. I sent Les a copy and he called me and said, "You have something special.  And, you have to tell the world.  I want to work with you as a speaker." WOW!  Since then I've shared the stage with Les - Recorded a CD with him - and Started the Les Brown Speaker's Training Network. And, I still coach many of the Les Brown Speakers. Les is now celebrating his 77th Birthday.  I'm so grateful I've been able to spend many of those years with him. And, it's all because I took that leap of faith.   

PHONE CALL SURPRISE!

We all say we're going to do this - but when it happens - It's MAGICAL. Find out why this was an ESPECIALLY SURPRISING WEEK!

Are you a: LION, BEAR, WOLF or DOLPHIN?

Understanding your type and its needs can help you structure your day in a way that works for your body. It can help inform what time you wake up, go to bed, work out, eat, etc.

YOUR MEAL'S PERFECT SIDEKICK

A side dish can really make the rest of your meal sing. It also can add vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients you may not get from the main course.

Every day I post TODAY'S SMILE on Social Media. For the week - I picked this one especially for you. 

For MORE SMILES & MORE

LET'S  CONNECT

PLEASE PASS ALONG THESE HAPPY NOTES with Friends.  THANK YOU.

Until next time . . . 

Stay Safe - Stay Strong - Stay HAPPY

Lauren