Sunday Newsletter: Happiness Lessons from the 50th Edition
Intro to This Episode
Join Heather Masters as she celebrates the 50th edition of her newsletter, sharing valuable insights and actionable strategies for personal and business growth.
This week, she emphasises the importance of embodying the joy, love, and abundance you seek in your life.
Heather offers five practical ways to incorporate these qualities, including starting a gratitude journal, visualizing your ideal self, and practicing random acts of kindness.
She also discusses how setting weekly intentions can align your actions with your values, ultimately fostering a positive atmosphere in both your personal and professional life.
Tune in for an engaging discussion filled with tips that inspire you to cultivate a life of happiness and fulfilment.
The Details:
Celebrating the 50th edition of her newsletter, Heather Masters invites her audience into an enriching live video session, blending humour, reflection, and actionable insights. The episode opens with Heather's friendly demeanour as she expresses her joy in sharing her newsletter's journey, which has become a significant resource for her community.
Each edition serves as a guide filled with lessons on life, business, and personal development, aimed at sparking inspiration and fostering growth among her readers.
Throughout the podcast, Heather highlights the evolution of her newsletter, discussing its core themes such as self-awareness, productivity, and the art of leadership.
She shares her experiences with various editions, including the impactful exploration of fate versus destiny and the significance of language in shaping our reality.
Heather's storytelling captivates her audience, as she reflects on the feedback received from readers who have found value in her insights. Her commitment to providing resources, such as worksheets and webinars, showcases her dedication to nurturing a community that thrives on shared knowledge and personal growth.
As the episode progresses, Heather outlines five practical strategies for embodying joy and abundance. She encourages listeners to start a gratitude journal, visualize their ideal selves, and engage in acts of kindness, all while maintaining a positive environment.
These suggestions are not only practical but also infused with Heather's playful spirit, making them accessible and relatable.
By sharing her own experiences and insights, she empowers her audience to take charge of their own journeys toward happiness and fulfilment.
Concluding with a heartfelt call to action, Heather invites everyone to embrace their unique paths, celebrate their wins, and connect authentically with others, ensuring that the spirit of joy and abundance permeates all aspects of their lives.
Takeaways:
- This week, I discussed how embodying joy and abundance can transform your life.
- Reflecting on the 50 editions of the newsletter, I've shared transformative insights on growth.
- Celebrating small wins is crucial for maintaining motivation and recognizing progress in business.
- Visualizing your ideal self helps align your actions with your goals and aspirations.
- Practicing gratitude journaling can significantly improve your mood and focus on abundance.
- Surrounding yourself with positivity can enhance your well-being and inspire those around you.
Chapters:
- 00:02 - The Weekly Newsletter Challenge
- 01:26 - Reflecting on the Journey of the Newsletter
- 05:50 - Practicing Gratitude and Self-Care
- 12:10 - Building Authentic Connections
- 13:47 - The Choosing Happy Podcast Update
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Transcript
Hello everyone and happy Sunday.
Speaker A:So this is day seven of my ten day video challenge.
Speaker A:So I thought what I do every Sunday is basically spend three to four hours writing a newsletter.
Speaker A:So I've just finished it.
Speaker A:So I thought today I'd actually share the newsletter as the live video.
Speaker A:So I hope you've got a cup of coffee because coffee is important with the newsletter as well.
Speaker A:And let's go through this week's newsletter now.
Speaker A:The real amazing thing for me is that's the 50th edition today.
Speaker A:So that's a lot of hours to spend creating a newsletter this year.
Speaker A:I hope you're having a good Sunday.
Speaker A:That's kind of the first place I always start because I grab a coffee and I sit down for a couple of hours on a Sunday writing this newsletter with a vision of you having a relaxing and fantastic Sunday and just wanting something to read that or maybe give you some life's tips and some business tips as well.
Speaker A:That's really the aim of the newsletter and you can find it over on my website to begin with.
Speaker A:I would love everyone listening if you could please like subscribe, follow and share.
Speaker A:Just so it helps me keep going with all this content and yeah, hopefully helping someone out there as well.
Speaker A:So it's a significant moment.
Speaker A:With it being the, the 50th newsletter, I'm going to skim over what I've included in it.
Speaker A:The the newsletter has been a journey not just for me but for other people as well.
Speaker A:And it's, it's aimed at giving my community insight tips on growth, taking them on a like a voyage of personal discovery as well as business development kind of shared wisdom.
Speaker A:And the newsletter goes out in a couple of places.
Speaker A:It goes out on social media, it goes out on my blog, it goes out to a private newsletter as well.
Speaker A:So it does get read.
Speaker A:And I know that I've had some contacts and some good feedback from it so far.
Speaker A:So I would recommend if you're interested in finding weekly tips, weekly lessons about life and business that you maybe check in.
Speaker A:So looking back over the 50 editions of the newsletter, I've aimed to, as I say, create transformative insights from exploring self awareness, mastering the art of productivity, mastering the art of leadership, you know, topics that are aimed to challenge, inspire and motivate.
Speaker A:And our most popular issue was Fate v Destiny where I explored the difference and how it applies right at this time in history as we stand on this precipice of change.
Speaker A:I also share in every issue actionable strategies.
Speaker A:So there are literally step by step guidance that you can take and actions you can take to get the results you want.
Speaker A:One of the other things I've been contacted on was an edition called Unlock the Power of Words and Wisdom, which really dug deep into how words are spells and how we can change our language and change the spells we're casting in our lives.
Speaker A:Businesses as well.
Speaker A:I offer exclusive resources and over the 49 editions, I've offered downloadable worksheets, exclusive webinars, all aimed to compliment people on their journey.
Speaker A: as we move toward the end of: Speaker A:But if you do want to follow us, I'll put the link in the description so that you can subscribe to the newsletter or just go there every week if you want to.
Speaker A:So what I do in the newsletter is really share the lessons that I've learned from the week in terms of life and business, on the assumption that it will resonate with someone.
Speaker A:I kind of have a feeling that if it comes up for me to share that, then there's someone it's it's meant for.
Speaker A:So that's how I go with it.
Speaker A:And this week was a really positive one about being the joy, the love and abundance that you want in the world.
Speaker A:Whatever it is for you, be that version of yourself who already has whatever it is you're aspiring to.
Speaker A:And often we're striving for something when actually we already have all of the resources.
Speaker A:It's something in nlp, which is one of the presuppositions, I think I mentioned it earlier this week, that we have all the resources we need.
Speaker A:If we can think of a goal, if we can see something, then we can be it.
Speaker A:And the idea is to be at first really embossy at first, so that you can then see it materialize in your life so that you truly become it.
Speaker A:And how what are the five practical ways you can incorporate this into your life?
Speaker A:Well, one is you can start a gratitude journal.
Speaker A:I I've mentioned journaling before.
Speaker A:I am still working on my my journaling offer because I I've started journaling and I'm really finding it makes a massive difference.
Speaker A:But I've always done a gratitude journal.
Speaker A:I I journal on an evening just being grateful for the simple things, whether it's my cup of coffee, whether it's a kind word from someone, whether it's a really good walker in nature, whatever it is.
Speaker A:You'll be amazed at how that small habit can not only boost your mood, but it gets you to focus on what's abundant in your life and takes your mind off what's missing.
Speaker A:The the second one's massively important.
Speaker A:It's about visualizing your ideal self, visualizing that person who already has what you want, whether it's confident, love, success, money, whatever it is.
Speaker A:And it's about picturing how you'd feel and act in that state and really sitting in the feeling of it as if it's already you and it's already happened.
Speaker A:It can make a huge difference when you embody the vision, and it'll help you align your actions with your goals.
Speaker A:The third one is to practice random acts of kindness, and we covered kindness again earlier this week and making it a point to do something nice for someone else, whether it's a com, complimenting a stranger or doing something, you know, pay it forward like we mentioned in yesterday's Live, or helping a friend in need.
Speaker A:Because spreading kindness, it not only uplifts others, but it fills your heart with joy.
Speaker A:You get a real surprise payback from that as well.
Speaker A:Surround yourself with positivity.
Speaker A:And I think this one is so important, especially if you're like me and you work from home most of the time.
Speaker A:So you're by yourself most of the day, really taking the time to curate your environment.
Speaker A:Surround yourself with positive things.
Speaker A:I mean, I know that these might seem childish, but they're positive and fun for me.
Speaker A:So they really help me.
Speaker A:And I listen to uplifting music, I read inspiring books, I listen to inspiring books as well, and of course podcasts.
Speaker A:And I create my own podcast, the Choosing Happy Podcast, once a week as well.
Speaker A:So fill your space with positivity and you'll naturally start to embody those qualities.
Speaker A:The final one for life is to engage in self care.
Speaker A:And this is nothing new.
Speaker A:You know, I mention this often, but are you actually doing it?
Speaker A:Are you prioritizing activities that nurture your mind, body and soul over other people's?
Speaker A:Are you giving yourself time to meditate or simply to take a walk in nature or just sit with a cup of coffee?
Speaker A:When you take care of yourself, you radiate love and abundance from within and you attract similar people to you.
Speaker A:So the quote for my My Life section is embrace the joy, love and abundance within you.
Speaker A:When you become the light you seek, the world will reflect your brilliance.
Speaker A:So how do you incorporate this into your business?
Speaker A:You set your intentions for your business at the start of each week, preferably on a Sunday evening so that you can sleep well on Sunday because you've already set out what you want to achieve for the week, and it's not just in terms of profits, but it's also how you want to show up for your clients, your team for social media.
Speaker A:And this helps you align your action with your values.
Speaker A:And we've talked about that this week as well.
Speaker A:And taking a moment to visualize and step into each intention as if it's done and really visualize how your week is going to go so well for you, that's a really powerful thing to do.
Speaker A:The second one is to offer value first.
Speaker A:So consider providing free resources or workshops that really help and engage your audience, whether it's a blog post or a free webinar or a consultation given the value up front builds trust and creates the tone for meaningful relationships.
Speaker A:And that's what you're looking for, a forever client.
Speaker A:So remember the balance though, and be willing to receive when it's time to ask for payments.
Speaker A:Celebrate Small Wins Take the time to celebrate even the smallest achievements.
Speaker A:As I say, I'm celebrating 50 editions of my newsletter and also this is the 90th edition of my Rumble Live as well.
Speaker A:So whether it's landing a new client or finishing a project, acknowledging wins will foster a positive atmosphere and keep your motivation high.
Speaker A:Because celebrating getting this far with the content, it also reminds me that I have so much content that I can repurpose across the platforms.
Speaker A:So I can now start looking, like today, at presenting content from my newsletter as podcasts and things.
Speaker A:So the other thing is that celebrating trains your unconscious mind to consistently look for ways to repeat the win, especially if you're celebrating on a regular basis.
Speaker A:Number four is create a positive work culture.
Speaker A:So if you've got a team or you work with other people, focus on building an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, and that includes you.
Speaker A:Remember to, as I say, congratulate yourself.
Speaker A:But not just congratulate yourself, but value what you've already achieved.
Speaker A:Acknowledge yourself, encourage open communication and collaboration, and this not only boosts morale, it enhances productivity.
Speaker A:And having folks who are invested in your results can change everything for you.
Speaker A:So remember to share your vision and your intentions as well.
Speaker A:Number five, Connect authentically with your audience.
Speaker A:This is really about building trust in a place where content is flooding everywhere, information overload is everywhere, you know, Share your journey, both ups and downs, with your audience on social media or through your newsletters or your webinars or however you connect with them.
Speaker A:Because authenticity resonates with people and helps them build deeper connections with you and with each other and remember to celebrate and engage your audience.
Speaker A:In the end, it's ultimately about them.
Speaker A:So remember to talk to them as if you're speaking to them across a kitchen table.
Speaker A:And just by incorporating these practices in your personal life or your business, you'll be enhancing your own experience and your customers experience the environment around you and attracting joy abundance all around you and sharing that with those you're in relationship with.
Speaker A:So remember, as you embody these qualities, you inspire others to do the same.
Speaker A:And my quote from the business Lead with generosity and authenticity.
Speaker A:When you embody the success you desire, your business will flourish in ways you never imagined.
Speaker A:So I hope these tips add value and give you something to ponder this week.
Speaker A:I'd love your thoughts and perspectives, so please do leave a comment.
Speaker A:The other thing within the newsletter is an update on the Choosing Happy Podcast and it's the 90th episode of the full episodes on the podcast this week and that's on Thursday, 14th of November that goes live.
Speaker A:So I'll be covering some of the most popular topics and giving away some free practical resources for increasing your happiness.
Speaker A:So look out for that on Thursday.
Speaker A:And I'm sharing a celebration gift within the newsletter which is a free webinar on techniques for everyday peace and productivity, how to release stress and create a productive environment, whether it's in the home or at work.
Speaker A:And if you go over to the newsletter you can see all of the details on that and just a reminder that there's a one of a kind special offer from Kajabi.
Speaker A:I'm a partner of Kajabi and I host most of my content on Kajabi and they have a special offer of 50% off for a year and you can only get the 50 offer a year on any of the plans from a Kajabi partner.
Speaker A:So I'll put the link down below and if you're interested in that, if you're a creator and you've been putting off joining Kajabi, well this is a one off offer and it ends tomorrow on the 11th of November, so I'll drop that in the notes as well.
Speaker A:And for creative writers, I'm an accidental creative writer and I run a 30 day ultimate creative writing challenge and it's back for the final time this year, so I'll drop the link to that in there as well.
Speaker A:If you're feeling like you want to challenge yourself and take your writing to the next level before the end of the year, this might just be for you.
Speaker A:So that's it.
Speaker A:That's it for the newsletter for this week.
Speaker A:And that's it for day seven of my video challenge.
Speaker A:And I wish you a week filled with expansion ideas, opportunities, happiness, and of course, celebration.
Speaker A:And I'll see you again tomorrow for Monday motivation.
Speaker A:And thank you so much for watching today.
Speaker A:Bye for now.
Speaker A:Thank you so much for taking the time to listen to this week's episode.
Speaker A:If you enjoyed it or think it would be valuable to others, please do share.
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Speaker A:It really helps the podcast.
Speaker A:All of the links are in the show notes and I look forward to seeing you next week on the Choosing Happy podcast.
