Where's Beth?

April 20, 1 p.m.: Cornerstone Webinar, Retaining Top Talent
April 27, 11:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.: FX Conference Webinar, Succession Planning
April 27, 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.: Business First Author Expo, OCLC
May 18, 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m., Change Management Webinar
June 9: Ohio Ambulance & Medical Transportation Association Conference Speaker, Newark, OH
June 26: BEMA Keynote Speaker, Santa Barbara, CA

Fox News in the morning

Watch Fox News in the morning in Columbus Wed., March 15th. I will be on speaking about How to love your job, even though you hate your boss!

Happiness as a Habit....

Have you ever realized the more fried foods you eat, the more you crave them? How about the more you exercise, the more you want to? Statistics say that doing something for 2 weeks create habits. It's focusing on the behaviors you want to achieve, whether it is eating better, exercising more, or being a better person by doing good for others. Well, take that to the next level. How can you create happiness as a habit. Honestly, happiness is one thing that has proven to enhance life, better your careers and make you a more successful and fulfilled person. So, why not focus on it and have it become a habit? How, you ask? Cognitive bahavior therapy, by "practicing" being happy. Think about it. What makes you most happy? Helping others? Well make it a goal for two weeks to help someone each day. Being fit? Exercise and eat right every day for two weeks. Having positive relationships. Focus on building better relationships every day for two weeks. See the habits that come out of it and also the new found desire to focus on being a happier person. What could be better?

A Quick and FREE way to start your day off right

I am always looking for ways to improve my health and my happiness! Whether it's a better diet, more (or for that matter, ANY) exercise, etc. I stumbled across something that I believe will truly help my day improve. It may even SAVE you money! It's simple. It's starting off the day on the right foot. I thought I already did this well, fixed my daughter's breakfast, kissed her good-bye, read my daily devotional and ran off to work to start my day. I was always in a hurry to work, don't ask me why. I do love my job, but really, who wants to run to work? I would think sometimes, how I would love to just stay home today and relax, watch TV, etc.. So, I figured out a solution. I decided to get up a bit earlier - maybe 15 or 30 minutes, start my coffee, make my daughter breakfast and then after she left, I sat. Yes, I relaxed, drank my coffee and caught some of the early morning news. WOW - it's amazing how that made me feel like I had a bit more control over my day and was starting it out the way I wanted to. I still make it to work by 8 - but I enjoy myself even before I get there. And for me, who used to drive through Tim Horton's to grab a coffee, I'm actually saving money by making it myself! Ahhh...the simple things in life. Figure out what they are for you, and make them happen!

Live Life Happy!

A great video about Living Life Happy! Great reminders to us all! Enjoy!

Copy and paste the following link!

http://www.podfeed.net/podcast/Joel+Osteen+Ministries+Video+Podcast/8006

See podcast #454 – Living Life Happy

Chapter 6 - Take the "Un" out of "Unhappy" and BE GRATEFUL!

This is one of my favoite chapters in "Powered By Happy" In order to feel true happiness, sometimes you have to understand what makes you "unhappy" and turn it around! Being grateful is not just for this time of the year, it is something you should practice everyday! If you just get in the habit of being thankful for one thing each day, it will definitely contribute to turning that frown upside down! Cheesy, maybe. However, being grateful is something that scientifically is proven to increase your level of happiness and improve your goals! Read on...Psychologists from the University of California, Davis, conducted a study on gratitude and thankfulness. They divided hundreds of people into three groups: One group recorded daily events, another recorded daily hassles, and the third recorded what they are grateful for. The last group reported more alertness and optimism and better progress towards their goals. They also felt more loved. Now, who doesn't want that? I do! Start today. Be Thankful for one thing a day and see where it takes you! A Blessed Thanksgiving wish to you all!

A great event....

Last night I attended a WELD (Women for Executive Leadership Development)reception honoring 12 women you need to know. I would like to congratulate each and every one of them. In their bio's, they mentioned advice to young women on how to get ahead and be successful. In just about every speech you heard characteristics like....teamwork...attitude...volunteer for everything, these are all pieces of great advice that Powered By Happy demonostrates in stories of successful professionals. Now, more than ever it is critical to work harder, prove your value, be known as the unique one or speedy one. Attitude is a big piece of that. In the "gift" bags, each person that attended (around 350) received a copy of Powered By Happy. Many asked me what happiness is? My simple answer, it's your attitude in how you deal with the cards you have been dealt. It's a choice. It's by YOUR design. Go out and design yourself some happiness at work or at home. It's up to you!