The Four Stages of Happiness: Helping Clients Discover More Purpose in Their Life and Careers

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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? - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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The Four Stages of Happiness: Helping Clients Discover More Purpose in

Their Life and Careers

Joan Jackson, Life CoachJPJ Coaching, LLC908-580-1878joanpjackson@yahoo.com

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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

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2.

3.

4.

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Happiness Level 1

“Instant Gratification”“I want it now”

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3 Downsides1. 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

AdmirationPower & Control

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“Personal Gratification”

1 Downside

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NastyEmotions

anger

jealousyinferiority

fearsuspicion

rage

emptinesssuperiority

cynicism

contempt self-pity

You become a victim of comparison

alienationintimidation

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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 PowerSuprem

eBeing

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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