What will make you happy in 2010? I am reminded of a time when I was in Japan on business about 12 years ago. Someone from my firm’s home office was assigned (poor man) to take me to dinner and take me sight- seeing after work each and every night. My last night in Japan, my guide asked what I wanted to do and I replied that I just wanted to return to the hotel and organize for the trip home. He replied, “Regretfully that is not possible because I have been assigned to see that you are happy.” So I invite you to think about the following:
- What makes you happy?
- What part of you is “assigned” to do what you are supposed to do even if it is not what you want to do?
- How often do you feel responsible for other people’s happiness? How does this help them? How does it help you?
I will be taking the next two holiday weekends off and will look forward to being with you after the New Year. I do wish you joy and happiness this holiday season.
PLEASE COMMENT
Once again, I would appreciate any experiences, comments or questions that will help other readers. I would particularly enjoy some humorous experiences and success stories. Once a month, I will choose one commenter to contact for a free coaching session.
HOW TO REACH ME
www.careercoachjill.com for career coaching
www.limitlesshorizon.com for personal life coaching
www.leadercoaching.org for leadership coaching
QUOTE
“Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.” Abraham Lincoln
Thanks to tech guru David Behrens (http://neptunestudios.net), and editor M. C. Pastoret.
