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The Four Stages of Happiness: Helping Clients Discover More Purpose in Their Life and Careers. Joan Jackson, Life Coach JPJ Coaching, LLC 908-580-1878 joanpjackson@yahoo.com. Questions that Clients Might Ask What’s the meaning of life? How can I find more meaning in my life?
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The Four Stages of Happiness: Helping Clients Discover More Purpose in Their Life and Careers Joan Jackson, Life Coach JPJ Coaching, LLC 908-580-1878 joanpjackson@yahoo.com
Questions that Clients Might Ask • What’s the meaning of life? • How can I find more meaning in my life? • What is the purpose of my life?
How Might We Respond? • What’s the meaning of life? • Reframe the question to: What are your beliefs and what do they mean to you? • Do your beliefs bring peace and joy into your life? • How can I find more meaning in my life? • Have you taken time to discover, your values, passions, and strengths. • Have you aligned them with your beliefs. • What is the purpose of my life? • How are you sharing your uniqueness with the world? • Consider the “4 Levels of Happiness”. Where do you spend most of your time?
You - all you are - all you do - all you have Your Relationships Happiness will drive Your Goals Your Judgments Your Pursuit of Faith
There are 4 Levels of Happiness Happiness 1. 2. 3. 4. Robert Spitzer Healing the Culture
Happiness Level 1 “Instant Gratification” “I want it now”
“Instant Gratification” 3 Downsides 1. Doesn’t last long 2. Doesn’t help anyone 3. Doesn’t use any talents or gifts
Happiness Level 2 “Personal Gratification” “EGO IN” Winning Achievement Power & Control Admiration
“Personal Gratification” 1 Downside
You become a victim of comparison superiority emptiness fear suspicion anger Nasty Emotions rage cynicism alienation intimidation jealousy contempt inferiority self-pity
Happiness Level 3 “Good Beyond Self” “EGO OUT” Random Acts of Kindness……..Go from “Getting To Giving”
Happiness Level 4 “Serving God’s Will” “EGO TOWARDS GOD” Perfect Truth Higher Purpose Inner Spirit Relationship with God Ultimate Goodness Higher Power Faith Real Love Higher Calling Supreme Being
4 Levels of Happiness 1. Instant Gratification 2. Personal Gratification 3. Good Beyond Self 4. Serving God’s Will AH HA! It’s very hard to stay in Happiness level 3 if you’re not seeking for Happiness Level 4
Happiness Forever Do you have a plan?