Virtual Moment of Joy - April 2010


What is Happiness Is...

We are an innovative company that believes you can work hard, be productive and make money while having fun, being kind and making a positive difference in the world. Our very name highlights happiness. We offer you many powerful tools for positive living to help you achieve your goals and dreams, a stress-free life, balance, productivity, fulfilling work, self-care and laughter. One aspect of our company cheerfully focuses on laughter as a stress-reliever, employee morale-booster and team-builder and humor as a tool and ice-breaker. We'd love to give you a warm welcome at:
 www.ToolsForPositiveLiving.com

The other aspect of our company focuses on growing your business, skill-building and offers one-one-one and group coaching, business and PR consulting strategies, resources and helpful hints. For a confidential appointment, visit www.CoachingForTopLeaders.com

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SHINE FOR A MOMENT

Happiness Is... now has its own professional studio with top-notch recording equipment. KC is a trained voice artist and can record customized voice-overs for anyone, anywhere in the world. Everything from Radio and TV commercials, website trainings, audio books, promos, computer avantars, voice mail, answering systems and lots more! If you need to promote your business in a snazzy new way, give us a call or check out our new site www.SunshineVoices.com

DID YOU KNOW?

The Return on Investment in Coaching
is 600%!

A survey of 300 companies found the
top reasons to offer coaching is to:

  • Sharpen the leadership skills of
    high-potential individuals

  • Ensure the success, or decrease the failure rate of newly promoted managers

  • Provide the required management and leadership skills to technically
    oriented employees

  • Correct management behavior problems such as poor communication skills, failure to develop subordinates, or
    indecisiveness

  • Correct employee relations problems such as poor interpersonal skills,
    disorganization, demeaning or arrogant behavior

  • And they found that the return on investment for coaching was $6.00 for every $1.00 invested. (Manchester, Inc.)

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Among the benefits to companies,
executives reported improvements of
53% in productivity, 48% in quality,
48% in organizational strength, 39%
in customer service. (Business Wire
Magazine January 4, 2001)

STARTING SOON!

  • A Laughter Club at the Blue Moon Cafe & Yoga Studio in Exeter, New Hampshire.

  • Women's Groups in-person in New Hampshire and on the phone.

  • Want to join us? Reserve your spot here.

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SAVINGS OF THE MOMENT

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If you're looking for the best deals online, you've come to the right place. At CouponCabin we spend our days searching consumer emails, online forums, blogs, merchant sites and even the Sunday newspaper looking for those elusive coupon codes e-tailers release to their "special customers". In total, we monitor discounts to more than 1,200 online stores, sort through 3,000 weekly e-mails and update our directory three times a day so that you, too, can take advantage of these great online savings.


HAPPY MARKETPLACE

The music of the 50s, 60s and 70s is infectious, joyful and just plain fun! So what could be more enjoyable than a group whose repertoire is classic 50s – 70s Rock & Roll and Pop, and whose singing style is also infectious, joyful and just plain fun? “Act V” ("Act Five") is that group! Contact information: e-mail "ActV@megalink.net" or call (207) 674-2019.

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WELCOME!

Hello Worldwide Laughter Lovers!

What have YOU done today to make yourself smile? Think about it...you deserve it. Happy Spring and welcome to our new subscribers from all over the planet. YAY! Warm thanks to those who keep sending in emails, jokes and cool resources and sites to share with others. We appreciate it.

April is Humor Month....let's celebrate together. Did you know positive humor and laughter can break the tension, bring people together, increase family and employee morale and improve customer service? Those are the facts...try it out and see! Hopefully this merry little "Virtual Moment of Joy" will get you started. Write me and let me know what you are doing to lighten folks up!

We are keeping busy here in New Hampshire and we are at your service; whether it's stress reduction, Life or Business Coaching, training, PR consulting, voiceovers, a speech, seminar, group, laughter club...let us know what we can do to support you in your hectic lives, grow your business or make you grin!

Remember 7 days without laughter makes one weak!
Laughing in New Hampshire,

 KC Christensen-Lang
President, Happiness Is…

“Dear KC: I appreciated your support and insight as I look for a new career. I feel more optimistic than I have felt before! The road may be long, but I don’t feel so alone now.”
M. - Vermont

“Your PR session really opened my eyes to the potential of growing my business. Wow! My brain is buzzing with new ideas and resources. Thanks much, KC”  Peter in New York

“Hello Folks at Happiness Is… Thanks for the chuckle of the day. Keep sending the funny email newsletter. We need to lighten up!”
Laughter Fan in California

"Hello KC, My name is Michael Chase. I am an inspirational speaker and founder of The Kindness Center in Maine. www.thekindnesscenter.com I just had to give you a little feedback on something. Living in such a digital, email, ezine crazy world...it sure is nice to receive something "real" every once in a while. I'm all about being kind to the earth, less paper, etc...but It feels great to actually hold a newsletter in my hand! Unlike the dozens I receive electronically...I actually read yours!! : ) Thanks for the inspiration. " Michael
  1. Do you do business online? Check your email signature; are you promoting your newsletter in it? Your services? An upcoming class? If not, you are missing a great PR opportunity.
     
  2. In an administrative position? Have you seen the CBS TV show, "Undercover Boss?" CEOs get out of their business suit, leave their cushy headquarters office and go undercover within their own company!. They perform basic tasks that their dedicated staff does every day; from answering phones, emptying garbage cans, cleaning stinky outhouses, working on the factory line and cooking food to bussing tables, delivering flowers, emptying sewer hoses and unclogging disgusting pipes. Of course there are humorous moments as they mess up, get filthy, learn their lessons and often the CEO "trainee" gets fired for doing a lousy job in his own company. In the end, he has a eye-opening experience of what his employees are really dealing with and going though, realizes how dedicated and amazing they are and makes positive changes for them and the company as a result. Take a moment today and ask yourself; when was the last time you left your desk and walked around, worked the front line, went offsite and really listened to your employees, learned their concerns, got your hands dirty, tried to do their tasks, gave them positive feedback or tested your systems on site?
     
  3. Working from home? Feeling isolated? In a rut? Need to generate some business? Time to leave the office and quit being the best-kept secret. Invite another solo-entrepreneur out for coffee or brainstorm over lunch to see how you can collaborate and promote each other. Distribute your newsletters around town. Teach a class for the public. Stop by a Chamber mixer. Join a business group, pass out cards, and start mingling! Attend a conference. Speak at one. Donate to a charity auction or volunteer to help at that community event. Banish the loneliness, get re-energized and people will finally get to know you and what you do.
I love to laugh for no reason. No joke.
Two old ladies have been sitting listening to the long-winded speakers at a community meeting. One leans over and whispers, "My butt is going to sleep!" The other rolls her eyes and replies, "I know I have heard it snore 3 times"!
MONEY
A man will pay $2 for a $1 item he needs.
A woman will pay $1 for a $2 item that she doesn't need but is on sale.

BATHROOMS
A man has six items in his bathroom: toothbrush and toothpaste, shaving
cream, razor, a bar of soap, and a towel .
The average number of items in the typical woman's bathroom is 337. A man
would not be able to identify more than 20 of these items.

ARGUMENTS
A woman has the last word in any argument.
Anything a man says after that, is the beginning of a new argument.

FUTURE
A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband.
A man never worries about the future until he gets a wife.


SUCCESS
A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend.
A successful woman is one who can find such a man.

MARRIAGE
A woman marries a man expecting he will change, but he doesn't.
A man marries a woman expecting that she won't change, but she does.

OFFSPRING
Ah, children. A woman knows all about her children. She knows about dentist
appointments and romances, best friends, favorite foods, secret fears and
hopes and dreams.
A man is vaguely aware of some short people living in the house.

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A man arrives at the pearly gates, waiting to be admitted. St. Peter is reading through the Big Book to see if the guy's name is written in it. After several minutes, St. Peter closes the book, furrows his brow, and says, "I'm sorry, I don't see your name written in the Book."

"How current is your copy?" he asks.

"I get a download every ten minutes," St. Peter replies, "Why do you ask?"

"I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I was always the stubborn type. It was not until my death was imminent that I cried out to God, so my name probably hasn't arrived to your copy yet."

"I'm glad to hear that," Pete says, "but while we're waiting for the update to come through, can tell me about a really good deed that you did in your life."

The guys thinks for a moment and says, "Hmm, there was this one time when I was driving down a road and I saw a giant group of biker gang members harassing this poor girl. I slowed down, and sure enough, there they were, about 20 of 'em torturing this poor woman. Infuriated, I got out of my car, grabbed a tire iron out of my trunk, and walked up to the leader of the gang.

He was a huge guy; 6-foot-4, 260 pounds, with a studded leather jacket and a chain running from his nose to his ears. As I walked up to the leader, the bikers formed a circle around me and told me to get lost or I'd be next. So I ripped the leader's chain out of his face and smashed him over the head with the tire iron.

"Then I turned around and yelled to the rest of them, 'Leave this poor innocent girl alone! You're all a bunch of SICK, deranged animals! Go home before I really teach you a lesson in PAIN!'"

St. Peter, duly impressed, says "Wow! When did this happen?"

"About three minutes ago."
"Follow your dreams, they know the way.” Kobi Y
A group of 40 year old girlfriends discussed where they should meet for dinner.
Finally, it was agreed upon that they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the waiters there had tight pants and nice buns.

10 years later at 50 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally it was agreed that they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the food there was very good and the wine selection was good also.

10 years later at 60 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally it was agreed that they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because they could eat there in peace and quiet and the restaurant had a beautiful view of the ocean.

10 years later, at 70 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally it was agreed that they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the restaurant was wheel chair accessible and they even had an elevator.

10 years later, at 80 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally it was agreed that they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because they had never been there before.
April is Humor Month! Let's all share a good joke, pun or cartoon. Established in 1976 by Larry Wilde, we honor those who make us laugh, professionals and amateurs alike, as well as friends, neighbors, teachers, and relatives Steve Wilson, Founder of the World Laughter Tour who trained me as a Certified Laughter Leader now holds the reins of this light-hearted occasion. We exist to encourage awareness of the valuable contribution that humor makes in everyone's life, around the world, all year long.
The body builder is spending time with his new blonde girlfriend. Proudly he takes off his shirt and the blonde smiles and says, "What a great, muscular chest you have!'

He grins and brags, "That's 100 lbs. of dynamite, Baby."

He takes off his pants and the blonde says, "What massive calves you have!"

The body builder poses and says, "That's 100 lbs. of dynamite, Baby."
He then removes his underwear and the blonde looks horrified and runs out of the apartment screaming in fear.

The puzzled body builder quickly puts his clothes back on and chases after the scared girl. When he catches up to her, he asked why she ran out like that.

The blonde gasps, "I was afraid to be around all that dynamite after I saw how short the fuse was!"
Yes, we will travel to your company site, group meeting, luncheon, conference, or your staff or board retreat if you are looking for a dynamic speaker, powerful business tools or light-hearted presentation. We have a versatile, flexible, enthusiastic and unique team of professionals to provide you with customized presentations, programs or seminars to fit your meeting goals. Contact the headquarters today at (603) 642-7871 or kc@coachingfortopleaders.com
LEADERSHIP LESSONS OF THE MOMENT
Check out this amusing, yet inspiring video clip of what it takes to be a leader and the vital importance of a follower!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8amMCVAJQ&feature=player_embedded

DE-STRESS FOR A MOMENT
Life can be stressful, the economy is tough and we are constantly hit with ups and downs. One of the number one concerns my clients have is when they get overwhelmed with life and business challenges and have alot on their plates. Here are quick tips to get through the tough days:
  1. Break it down! You are often encouraged to step back and look at the big picture, but sometimes the large amount looming in front of us can just be too much. People get overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or panic. When you are stressed or have too much to do, chunk it down. Break the project or the task down into smaller parts and give yourself permission to tackle it bit by bit. It's okay to do less for now. If you can handle three items on your list, great. If you are still overwhelmed, prioritize and just do one. Once that first one or two is accomplished, tackle the rest when you are ready. Or take one day at a time. Or one moment. When we are stressed and overwhelmed that may be all we can handle. Bottom line, hone in and break it down, so it's manageable and you get back on track.
     
  2. Take a half-day or a day off to breathe. Do something good for yourself. Relax. Catch up on sleep. Whatever will help you re-group. Many people don't use their vacation days up or have tons of extra earned time. It will rejuvenate you and give you strength or perspective to re-evaluate the situation.
     

  3. Call in the professionals. Is the task over your head? Do you need a second opinion? Are you too bogged down or confused to focus? Swallow that pride and don't beat yourself up for it. Call in the CPA, the attorney, the therapist, the Coach, the financial advisor, an executive assistant if needed. It's vital for all of us to have key members on our Success Team to be the most efficient and to take the load off our shoulders. Connect with someone who has expertise and good advice to accomplish what you need to do. Get it done right, decrease your stress and move on to what you are great at.
MORBID MYSTERY OF THE MOMENT

In a hospital's Intensive Care Unit, patients always died in the same bed, on Sunday morning, at about 11:00 a.m., regardless of their medical condition. This puzzled the doctors and some even thought it had to do with the supernatural. No one could solve the mystery as to why the deaths occurred at the exact time every Sunday, so a worldwide team of experts was assembled to investigate the cause of the incidents.

The next Sunday morning, a few minutes before 11:00 a.m., all of the doctors and nurses nervously waited outside the ward to see for themselves what the terrible phenomenon was all about. Some were holding wooden crosses, prayer books, and other holy objects to ward off the evil spirits.

Just when the clock struck 11:00, Pookie Johnson, the part-time Sunday sweeper, entered the ward and unplugged the life support system so he could use the vacuum cleaner. 
DELIVERY OF THE MOMENT

Does anyone send real mail of real value anymore? We sure do! Get a free subscription to our "Tools For Positive Living" newsletter, packed with helpful business tips and personal development articles mailed conveniently to your home or office. No worries, we don't share our lists. To start receiving the May issue right in your mailbox, let us know your mailing address today.  Click HERE
LIVING LIFE IN THE MOMENT
People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered.
Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.
Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you.
Be honest and sincere anyway.

What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight.
Create anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous.
Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, will often be forgotten.
Do good anyway.

Give the best you have, and it will never be enough.
Give your best anyway.

In the final analysis, it is between you and God.
It was never between you and them anyway.

Mother Teresa
FRUSTATING VOICE MAIL OF THE MOMENT

A CHEERY TOODLE LOO FOR THE MOMENT!
That's it for now folks. Thanks for reading our Virtual Moment of Joy this month. Remember as our friends at the American School of Laughter Yoga say, Hilarity brings clarity!

Please forward on to a friend or colleague that could use some.

Happy Spring!

 Warmly,

KC

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