the four stages of happiness: helping clients discover more purpose in their life and careers joan...
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The Four Stages of Happiness: Helping Clients Discover More Purpose in
Their Life and Careers
Joan Jackson, Life CoachJPJ Coaching, [email protected]
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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?
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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? 3
Happiness will drive
You- all you are- all you do- all you have
YourRelationships
YourJudgments
YourGoal
sYour
Pursuit of Faith
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There are
4 Levels
of Happiness
Robert Spitzer Healing the Culture
Happiness
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Happiness Level 1
“Instant Gratification”
“I want it now”
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3 Downsides
1. Doesn’t last long
2. Doesn’t help anyone
3. Doesn’t use any talents or gifts
“Instant Gratification”
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Happiness Level 2
“Personal Gratification”
“EGO IN”
Achievement Winning
Admiration
Power & Control
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“Personal Gratification”
1 Downside
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NastyEmotions
anger
jealousy
inferiority
fear
suspicion
rage
emptinesssuperiority
cynicism
contemptself-pity
You become a victim of comparison
alienation
intimidation
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Happiness Level 3
“Good Beyond Self”“EGO OUT”
Random Acts of Kindness……..Go from “Getting To Giving”
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Happiness Level 4
“Serving God’s Will”“EGO TOWARDS GOD”
UltimateGoodness
PerfectTruth
Real LoveHigher Power
Supreme
Being
Faith
HigherPurpose
HigherCalling
Relationshipwith God
InnerSpirit
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4 Levels of Happiness
1. Instant Gratification2. Personal Gratification3. Good Beyond Self4. Serving God’s Will
It’s very hard to stay in Happiness level 3 if you’re not seeking for Happiness Level 4
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Happiness Forever Do you have a plan?
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