The Secret to Wealth and Happiness
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PROJECT OF THE WEEK
The Secret to Wealth and Happiness
When you ask people about their dreams and goals, they usually fall into one or two categories. They either want to be wealthy or they want to be happy. Sometimes, they want both!
Working in the productivity field, I have the opportunity to support clients in reaching their goals. All goals.
I can support clients in being more effective at their job, which often leads to more money or a promotion.
I can support clients in finishing the important items on their to-do list and making time for what matters most.
I am lucky to work with clients that appreciate what I do and let me know the value of my work.
AND
I have also learned that earning more money or getting that next big promotion, will not make you feel wealthy.
Checking off items on your to-do list and going through the motions of what's important, will not make you feel happy.
The secret to feeling wealthy is FEELING LIKE YOU HAVE ENOUGH.
The secret to feeling happy is FEELING LIKE YOU ARE ENOUGH.
Simple, yet SO hard!
Getting Started
Our brains are smart. They protect us by using trusted pre-wired routes to help us make decisions, react to stimuli, and help us navigate the day-to-day.
People who have a growth mindset believe that even if they struggle with certain skills, their abilities aren’t set in stone. So, why not apply that here?
If feeling wealthy is as simple as feeling like you have enough maybe the first step is to take stock (no pun intended!) in who and what make you feel wealthy. Just last week, we talked about The Science of Gratitude.
I once saw a meme on Instagram that said something along the lines of "what if you woke up tomorrow and you only had what you said you were grateful for yesterday? Think about that for a second. A warm home. Your kids. Food in the refrigerator. A job you love. All of the things add to wealth.
I’m sure there are times where many of us don’t believe we are enough. We could be a better employee or friend or parent. But, by who’s standards are we measuring? We’ve asked the question: Can Money Buy Happiness? If the secret to feeling happy is to feel like we are enough, aren’t those same things and people we’re thankful for probably also thankful for us? I know for certain, my foster daughters, siblings, home, and niece bring me wealth far beyond dollars and cents. The best part, they bring me happiness, too.
Ready to Get Started?
If you feel excited about implementing this strategy and want some additional accountability and support to get started, the It’s All in the Planning Starter Pak was designed for you!
A Note from Happy Spaces
The goal is to add value to your life. If you think this project will add value:
Estimate how long you think it will take. I would recommend doubling the time you estimate.
Look at your calendar over the next week and pick a date and time to get started.
Make an appointment on your calendar for the estimated time.
If you estimate that completing this project will take longer than one hour, I recommend doing it over multiple days. This will support you in getting started!
Prior to starting this project, take a few minutes to make a step-by-step list of EVERY action you need to take to complete this project.
It's not all or nothing. You can choose to implement only the parts of this project that add value to your life.
An Accountability Partner can be a great support in following through on your goals and commitments.
We understand how challenging it can be to implement new habits and systems. For additional support please go to HappySpacesBySarah.com.
Creating a life you don't need a vacation from! ®
Sincerely,
Sarah Weingarten
Meet Sarah
Growing up as the oldest of nine siblings in Upstate New York, I learned to use organization to create sanity among the chaos. Today, I work together with individuals, families, and small businesses to create habits, systems, and spaces that support their needs, goals, and dreams. Clients often refer to our work together as "life-changing" and "better than decades of therapy". What I love most about my work is the lasting impact it has on real people's lives. Nothing makes me happier than hearing the many success stories of clients I have worked with.