3 Keys to Happiness Now

Personal Note 

3 Keys to Happiness Now

Is Life is moving at the speed of light for you these days?  It certainly is for me.  Right now life is requiring our full concentration (i.e. the ability to FOCUS on the results our business needs and not get lost in time-wasters like FB, Pinterest, etc.).  Try setting a timer (Your smart phone has one or you can find them inexpensively at Radio Shack) for 30 minutes and then get back to work. Life also requires emotional presence (How am I feeling? What do I need?) and in general, really good self-care.

I taught a workshop last week called “3 Keys for Happiness Now” for the volunteer staff at The Parent Resource Center of Modesto, a non-profit dedicated to building healthier families.  What a fun time we had because the volunteers were so engaged and interested in “Happiness Practices.

In spite of the challenges of life - (illness, death, job changes, money problems) we can CHOOSE to be happy. It's one of the most powerful choices we have. I'm not suggesting we discount sadness or anger, but consciously open to them, which allow the energy of the emotionto move through us. It's resistance to emotion that builds into anxiety or depression.

Happiness requires intention and practice to cement the happiness neural pathways in the brain and override any negative neural pathways. If you’d like more on how to create Happiness two excellent books besides Intentional JOY /buy-this/ are Happiness Now by Robert Holden and Happiness for No Reason by Marci Shimoff. If you follow the link to the Buy page there's a FREE Mp3 download of Intentional JOY with a 20 minute overview and Stress Busting Relaxation/Guided Imagery Practices you may enjoy.  

PS:  The Holidays are a good time to freshen up our happiness practices!!

Much JOY & Love to all of you - Lynn

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Winner of Money Survey and Results:

Congratulations to Joann Blaska, the winner of the Ipod. She thanked me by saying she’d never won anything before. Yeah Joann.  

Thank you to the 40 women that took the Survey.

I’ll write more about the results of the Survey at another time, but the title of the eBook voted in is: Prosperity, Power & Peace:  A Woman’s Guide to Financial Freedom.  Please hold the May 1, 2012 date of completion for me.

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Resource Grab Bag

1. Ever Lost or Broken your iPhone? 
   Since 2007 consumers have spend $5.9 billion to repair, replace or pay insurance deductibles for damaged iPhones says Michelle Singletary in "The Color of Money" (Modesto Bee 9-30-12).  A lot of insurance available is expensive with high deductibles but SquareTrade offers a plan for 99 for 2 years with a $50 deductible.  Check it out!! 


2. 15 Things We Now Know About Money & Happiness 
   Respect means more than money: University of California confirmed that relationships are far more important to most of us than money. When it comes to crafting sustainable positivity and life satisfaction, the strongest drives come from our peers' respect, love and admiration rather than possessions. When it comes to crafting a sustainable positivity and satisfaction, our strongest materials come in the form of our peers’ respect, love, and admiration, not possessions. The series of studies comprising these conclusions all led back to the exact same phenomenon, speaking of how our connections with others drive us far, far more than mad money ever could. From www.braintrack.com


3. Who is happier – The Self-employed or those who work for others? 
   No matter how much they make, business owners typically enjoy their lives far more than any other workers; in America, anyways. On the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, their “overall well-being” boasted an impressive 72.5, followed by professionals at 71.5. Self-employed workers may spend more time on their tasks, but dissipate some of the stress with the additional autonomy and flexibility their situations inherently provide. http://www.braintrack.com/blog/2012/09/15-things-we-now-know-about-money-and-happiness/ 

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Upcoming Events

NEW: FREE Monthly Webinar:  Women’s Inner Money Game & How to Win It  

Next Date:  Thursday January 17th 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (PST)

Let’s start talking about how money shows up in your life (or not).

This Webinar will be part Action – what you CAN and need to do to make more money or manage it better and part Attraction which is about how to maximize your Mindset, stabilize and increase Energy and buzz up your JOY.

Click Here to register 

Lynn's 4th Annual PowerUP Your Business Strategic Planning Workshop for 2013!

Register Now - This always sells out quickly!

1. Do You Have a Money Making, Heart & Soul Inspiring Vision for Your Business in Place for 2013?
2. Are Your Goals, Strategies & Action Steps in place to Create The Success You Desire (& Deserve)?
3. In order to be Successful in Business Women need to have a Guiding Vision for your Business & the Systems in Place that Keep You Focused, Disciplined and Getting the RESULTS You Want.

Here's a Quick Look at What You'll Receive:

1. Are You Tired of the Cash-Flow Ups and Downs of Being a Solopreneur and Ready for Greater Financial Business Balance?
2. Do you Have These Systems in Place to Meet Your Goals More Effortlessly?
3. A Vision & Mission Statement that Sets The Overall Tone for Your Unique Business?
4. Data Base gathering System
5. Time Management/Scheduling to Keep Your Daily Actions on Track & Meet Revenue Goals
6. Daily Right Action Tracking to Know Exactly the Time Spent on Admin, Marketing & Revenue

When You Have Goals, Strategies & Actions in Place along with a Vision it ENERGIZES & MOTIVATES you to Stay on Track!

P.S. "Imagination is More Powerful than Knowledge."  Einstein 

Vision Board Experience is always included in this Workshop. When Logic & Imagination work together - Look Out!!

When:  Saturday January 12  9:00 - 2:00

Location:  TBA

Investment:  $125.00 ($25.00 Deposit Holds Your Spot)

Click Here to register

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Spotlight

Jen Grondahl Lee

I met Jen in the Manteca Women's Success Networking Group and hear many happy testimonials about her helping women understand what the best choice may be when dealing with debt or other financial challenges.

"We help our clients overcome difficult financial situations using bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy solutions. Our focus is on long-term planning and achieving financial goals through strategic planning." 

Zenix Law, P.C.

Offices in San Ramon and Tracy

jen@zenixlaw.com

925-586-6738

Fall: Change is in The Air

Personal Note 

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself." Leo Tolstoy

Fall is the time of change, not just seasonally, but in our hearts and minds. Change is part of life and easier when we stay present, open to the changes and surrender rather than resist.

When September comes around every year my energy takes a dip as it does for so many of us that have been charging around all year.  It’s a natural dip, but one we don’t always listen to.  When I slow down a bit and rest, I don’t get sick. Cough, Cough. But, thankfully there’s Wellness Formula, an herbal concoction available at most health food stores, that boosts the immune system.  See how it is?  I like to believe there’s a remedy for nearly everything.

I’m reading Jane Fonda’s book Prime Time about the Three Acts of Life – Act I Is from birth to thirty, Act II is thirty to sixty and Act III is sixty on. She encourages a Life Review to feel, heal and put into perspective the ups and downs, the successes and failures of life.  I’m going to delve into this and if you do, let’s talk about the process.

Much JOY & Love to all of you - Lynn

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How do money fears or unhealthy money behaviors like overspending, too much debt, or not saving for the future block your success?

Money isn’t just about money – it’s about everything!

FREE 15 Minute Consult – Free Yourself 

(209) 492-8745

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Fall: Change is in The Air

3 Self-Care Strategies to Thrive in Times of Change

“Change is inevitable, growth is optional.”  I first started presenting seminars on CHANGE in 1991, which was another time of economic challenge, though not nearly as intense as this period, now named: “The Great Recession.” I think I’ll reframe that to “The Great Opportunity.” 

I don’t know how it is with you and the people in your lives these days, but what I’m noticing is “it’s (by “it” I mean everything) hitting the fan.”  Just a few examples: economic struggle, job loss, break ups, re-negotiating relationships, addiction problems coming to the surface, health problems, aging, babies being born, illness, etc. Whew…let’s all take 10 deep breaths.

If you’re feeling wiped out by the enormity of change that’s occurring personally and culturally, you’re not alone.  The good news is that all of these life events provide us with the opportunity to choose whether we will react out of habitual fear patterns or learn to respond with love, care, compassion and kindness to ourselves and those around us.

Three Self-CARE Strategies to Thrive in Times of CHANGE: (Read More) 

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Special Resource

Knock Out Dieting

New Non-Dieting book by Local author Signe Darpinian

I worked with dieting/weight concerns for over 10 years. I refer most of those folks to Signe now.  Intuitive Eating is a non-dieting approach that is more effective long term than any diet. Signe’s book is funny, short, concise and really helpful.  Here’s where you can order her book!!

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Upcoming Events

The Money Spa Women's Retreat

Oct 12-14, 2012  Friday evening – Sunday afternoon
At Beautiful Silver Ridge House in Tuolumne City, CA
 

$50.00 deposit holds your spot - $199.00 total + spa treatments with Cynthia Flesher $30-60
 

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Warrior Bootcamp for Business

Oct 27th Saturday 9:00 – 5:00   p.m.  Modesto, CA  with Deborah Price, International Money Coach, author Money Magic & Lynn

For more information and to register click here now! 

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Spotlight

Shayna Howitz

I've known Shayna for a number of years and she is a very dedicated business owner, great team leader and her health products will help you increase energy and feel better!

I am a distributor for Awareness Life Mediterranean Health Products, "Products that help your body funtion the way nature intended."

209-602-3498 

www.shayna.awarenesslife.com

Why Can’t I Stop Shopping?

Personal Note 

“Summer time and the living is easy.” That song by George Gershwin is a good reminder about the purpose of summer. Water makes me happy and “summer time” is replenishing and renewing for this Pisces gal. 

My husband Dave and I are heading to North Carolina to visit my daughter next weekend. She lives on Lake Norman and has a boat so we’ll be out on the water and generally being lazy. I’m ready for a lazy week. Also love some of the local food such as biscuits and gravy and shrimp and grits!! 

Maybe it’s the hot weather, but I notice that some of the hyper-drive I’ve lived by the last 20 years has mellowed. Though I still work a lot, I’m relaxing more and focusing on enjoying life – especially the summertime. 

I hope all of you are doing the same. 

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I help women solve their money problems, make more money and enjoy financial peace. What does that mean? Let me ask a couple questions: What gets in the way of making the money you really know you’re capable of? How do money fears or unhealthy money behaviors like overspending, too much debt, or not saving for the future block your success? Money isn’t just about money – it’s about everything!

FREE 15 Minute Consult – Free Yourself (209) 492-8745

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Why Can’t I Stop Shopping?

“Things and conditions can give you pleasure, but they cannot give you joy.”

                                                                       Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now

Do stress and anxiety make us addictive? Stress and anxiety are at the highest levels I’ve seen in 30 years and cause a vulnerability to addictive escapes. The economy is a big driver, but it’s exacerbated by the amount of change and loss occurring – job, home or illness, and the fact that we’re not taught how to take care of ourselves in pro-active and loving ways.

Escapes do sort of work - a glass of wine (or 3 or 4) or a hit of pot, or shopping and certainly food, can distract us from life problems, but don’t solve them. If you find yourself relating, take a breath, and try to be nonjudgmental.

Shopping: MyVesta, a web-based financial health center, found that 49% of survey respondents overspent. Experts say 5% of the U.S. population could be full-fledged compulsive shoppers.  Check out Lynn’s comment in the NY Daily News Column 7-27-12 “I Know My Shopping is Compulsive – Why Can’t I Stop?” (Read More)

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Upcoming Events

FREE: Step-by-Step Financial Success

We Don’t Like to think about Divorce, Death or Taxes, but they happen anyway and we can protect ourselves.

Learn steps to take control of your financial & legal decisions and Identify Your Money Strengths & Challenges & ask questions of three financial experts.
& ENJOY Wine, Appetizers, Give-Aways!!

When:  Thursday Sept 13  Time:  6:00 – 7:30  Check-In 5:30
Where:  Fuzio’s Downtown Modesto 1020 10th Street
Register: /step-by-step-financial-success/

Intuitive Artist:  Lynn Darpinian’s Workshop: 

Create A Spirit Doll Play Day 

When: Sept 22nd, 10-5pm PT
Where: Lynn’s beautiful home overlooking Dry Creek off Hwy 132. 
Fee: $89.00 Includes materials.
Call:  (209) 522-6846 to Register. Space Limited

Lynn is an inspired artist, creative spirit and dear friend. You don’t want to miss her.

Reserve Your Spot Now!

The Money Spa Women's Retreat

Oct 12-14, 2012  Friday evening – Sunday afternoon

At Beautiful Silver Ridge House in Tuolumne City, CA

$50.00 deposit holds your spot - $199.00 total + spa treatments with Cynthia Flesher $30-60

/moneyspa

Warrior Bootcamp for Business

Oct 27^th Saturday 9:00 – 5:00   p.m.  Modesto, CA  with Deborah Price, International Money Coach, author Money Magic & Lynn

For more information and to register click here now!

Abundant Soul Women’s Event

Sat. Oct 13 10-6 (9:30 registration)
Where: The Seasons  945 McHenry Ave., Modesto 95350 
Only:  $97.00 

Seats are limited – Bring your sister, mom BFF’s, co-workers and all the women in your life!!

Women - Strengthen your internal body confidence

Susan ONeill Bremer
Self-Appeal Self Appeal® Coach, Speaker, Author, Workshop Leader

Saturday morning workshop
Classes: Aug. 18 & October 6,

For more information go to: 
http://www.selfappeal.com/upcoming-classes/

www.selfappeal.com, 209-765-4324

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Spotlight

Kathy Ray

 
Kathy Ray, CPP is a Modesto based Creative and Unique Portrait, Wedding & Event Photographer. She is one 8% of the Professional Photographers of America members holding the Certified Professional Photographer Degree and an Affiliate Volunteer for "Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep". This shows that with Kathy's qualifications, standards and her eye for detailed perfection, she creates emotional images that are lifelong treasures.

Fifty Shades Of Green

Personal Note 

Family, Vacations & How Much Money Is Enough

I’m in La Quinta on vacation visiting family. It’s 115 outside. I really love my family. What a contrast between last weekend at Lake Tahoe – 80 degrees and the 115 unbelievable heat of the desert. I can barely breathe. Whew!!

Speaking of vacations and time off. When I give talks about money to women in business I often ask the question how much money is enough for you to live the lifestyle you want to live? For my husband Dave and I, it’s enough to live in a nice tidy home (with a nice small house payment) in a cute little neighborhood close to everything, to work hard and here’s the important thing for us – to be able to afford to take 4-6 weeks off a year. That’s of particular value for us. It’s different for all of us, but what’s of value to you and how much is enough money are really good questions to figure out. (For Lynn's blog click here.) Americans don’t tend to value time off or leisure time as much as Europeans do. And, it’s not to say I don’t work a lot – I work plenty and I have time off. But, I don’t own a flashy car or expensive clothes. All about choice, right?

Back to Lake Tahoe – My friend Marianne, two newer friends Marni and Linda (picture) drove to Tahoe and stayed at a friends cabin. We had a blast. On Saturday we rode in a memorial bike ride for Jerry Shelton, Pam Shelton’s husband, who passed away a year ago riding Donner Pass. A group of about 15 of us rode around Donner Lake – 10 miles – far enough. Pam’s group rode Donner Pass – 35 miles straight up – good for them – not something for me. It was a really fun weekend and I was grateful to participate in the ride supporting Pam who is an amazingly strong, heart oriented woman.

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I help women solve their money problems, make more money and enjoy financial peace. What does that mean? Let me ask a couple questions: What gets in the way of making the money you really know you’re capable of? How do money fears or unhealthy money behaviors like overspending, too much debt, or not saving for the future block your success? Money isn’t just about money – it’s about everything!

FREE 15 Minute Consult – Free Yourself (209) 492-8745

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Fifty Shades of Green

What’s a bigger discussion taboo around the dinner table? (Adult dinner table, of course) Money or sex? No doubt about it, money.

If you’re a woman you’ve probably read “Fifty Shades of Grey” and have been talking about it with your friends. But I bet you haven’t talked about Fifty Shades of Green – a more important, serious (but less lustful & fun) topic than the characters of Christian Grey or Anastasia Steele ever could be.

It’s hard to talk about money. It’s stressful and scary. Money in the world of Fifty Shades of Grey is full of fun and fantasy – palatial apartments, new cars given to girlfriends, helicopter rides for first dates. (Hello handsome, sexy Christian Grey). (Read More)

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Upcoming Events

 Do You Have any of These $$ Scripts?

Money Circles for Women  Starts July 26th

Click Here To Register Now!

Do you long for someone to take care of you financially?

Do you think “rich people” are greedy?

Do you wonder how you’ll ever get ahead again?

Is self-worth & net-worth mixed up for you?

Do you undercharge? (Many self-employed women do)

Are You Ready to:

Be Financially Healthier and Stronger?

Break out of Your Financial Comfort Zone (& make more $$)

Develop Strategies for Financial Peace of Mind?

Women’s Money Circles is a 6-Week Webinar of up to 10 women. Here’s What You’ll Receive:

*Identify patterns that block success

* Know Your top 3 Money Challenges & What To Do About Them

* Chart the Action Steps to Move Forward

* Identify Your Money Type – Hidden Patterns that Limit or Enhance Success

Starts Thursday July 26th 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (PST)

Register by clicking here!

Reserve Your Spot Now!

The Money Spa Women’s Retreat

Oct 12-14, 2012  Friday evening – Sunday afternoon

At Beautiful Silver Ridge House in Tuolumne City, CA

$50.00 deposit holds your spot - $199.00 total + spa treatments with Cynthia Flesher $30-60

/moneyspa 

Warrior Bootcamp for Business

Oct 27^th Saturday 9:00 – 5:00   p.m.  Modesto, CA  with Deborah Price, International Money Coach, author Money Magic & Lynn

For more information and to register click here now!

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Spotlight

Miranda Palmer of ZynnyMe: Technology Coaching for Real People

http://zynnyme.com/ 1-209-602-1513

Check out this link to read reviews about Anxiety and Stress Reduction Apps put together by Miranda Palmer – a great resource for women & technology. http://zynnyme.com/blog/2012/5/18/app-reviews-anxiety-and-stress-reduction.html

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Apps to Change Spending & Eating Habits

Personal Note

“You Can Do Anything You Set Your Mind To”

My husband and I got away for a much needed weekend this last month. We stayed at a remote Bed & Breakfast north of Healds burg, reconnected, lazed around, ate good food, tasted some wine, enjoyed the gorgeous country and replenished. As I like to say when life is good – Thank you, Thank you Thank you!!

This type of get away was something my mother would have loved. She’s been gone for almost 20 years but a saying she had comes into mind often – “You can do anything you set your mind to.” I focus on this phrase when I want to attract a weekend get-away, new clients, improve relationships, or stay focused on what needs to be done.

I also think about the message of “The Secret” which was a huge catalyst for prosperity building a few years back. “The Secret” helped millions realize how powerful the mind is to create what we desire, if we stay focused and positive and clean out the hidden obstacles. Then the economy went south and people lapsed into fear, and many have not recovered their optimism or hope.

Let’s remember how important it is to manage our thoughts – you know – those negative, critical ones that pull us into the dark side. To focus on what we WANT and to be grateful for the blessings of life.

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I help women solve their money problems, make more money and enjoy financial peace. What does that mean? Let me ask a couple questions: What gets in the way of making the money you really know you’re capable of? How do money fears or unhealthy money behaviors like overspending, too much debt, or not saving for the future block your success? Money isn’t just about money – it’s about everything!

FREE 15 Minute Consult – Free Yourself (209) 492-8745

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Apps to Change Spending & Eating Habits

Bad spending habits can be just as challenging and destructive as weight problems. Now there are Apps like Urge or Make a Habit, Break a Habit to make it easier to stay on track.

What kind of challenging money habits do you have? Are you an unconscious spender? Do you go to the mall and two hours later have bags of purchases yet you can’t remember what exactly you paid for them?  Are you a secret shopper? And, I don’t mean the kind that’s hired by Safeway to check up on their customer service. I mean, do you sneak your purchases home when your husband is busy and hide them so you don’t get feel guilty, or get grilled? Do you struggle to maintain a budget or is budget a word you haven’t yet acquainted yourself with? (Read More)

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Addiction Therapist:  You know me primarily as a coach, but I’ve been a Certified Addiction Counselor and specialist for over 20 years. I have an office in Modesto at Balanced Living Counseling.  Recently I knew I needed to have a web presence for this side of my business. I particularly enjoy working with family members or adult children of alcoholic parents to help them learn healthy, loving ways of communicating boundaries or limits.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addictive behaviors like overspending, debting, alcohol, drugs, food, internet overuse, gambling please let them know I’m available.

AddictionModesto.com is a new website !

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Upcoming Events

  Reserve Your Spot Now!

The Money Spa Women’s Retreat

Oct 12-14, 2012  Friday evening – Sunday afternoon

At Beautiful Silver Ridge House in Tuolumne City, CA

$50.00 deposit holds your spot - $199.00 total + spa treatments with Cynthia Flesher $30-60

/moneyspa 

Warrior Bootcamp for Business

Oct 27^th Saturday 9:00 – 5:00   p.m.  Modesto, CA  with Deborah Price, International Money Coach, author Money Magic & Lynn

For more information and to register click here now!

Video Testimonial from a Money Coaching Graduate:

Diane works with the numbers and budgeting aspect of money. I refer my clients who need that assistance to her.  I work with the emotional relationship with money. You can start at either end, depending on what’s comfortable or what’s most needed.

“Through coaching with Lynn I realized I used money as clothing, as a shield, as a protector to who I was rather than as a tool and to help the people I want to help. Since opening up my thinking on money, clients have been calling like crazy.” 

Diane Hinkley, Financial Coach,
New Beginnings Financial Coaching  209 480-0409  diane@moneycoach.us /testimonials/

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Spotlight

Ginny Hollis is the owner of Hollis Associates established in 1980 in Modesto. Her bookkeeping specialty is small to medium business. Ginny also provides Training in bookkeeping, Quick Books, Excel, Word, e‐mail. I was thrilled to hire Ginny about a year and a half ago and am more productive because of it. Her rates are reasonable. She is also community service oriented and a member of Soroptimist International of Modesto since 1984.

Contact Ginny at (209) 604‐6087 or gohollis@pacbell.net.

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