CG Coaching & Consulting
November 2015
We were given emotions to LIVE life, NOT destroy it 


Do Stay Connected
In This Issue

Where's Cynthia? 

Many of these events are open, hover over and click the link for more details.

 

11/02

Wine Women and Wealth 

 

11/03

MONEY 101  

 

11/04

Profit Partners 

 

11/05

Menopause the Musical   

 

11/11

Profit Partners 

 

11/17

11/18

My Biz Connect   

Profit Partners 

 

11/21

Vision Board Workshop 

 

11/23

EQ 4 Success Networking Luncheon  

Vision Board Workshop
Saturday, November 21  
11am - 2p   

Hands on workshop includes board and materials. Manifest your dreams and goals into reality.

$35
 ($25 for past participants) 
lunch menu available at your own expense

Limited Seating 
Register on or before 11/15

Retreats

Cynthia offers three annual retreats 

 

The Power of Intention

January 28 - 31, 2016

 

Healing ~

Heartbreak to Happiness

March 24 - 27, 2016

 

Lighten Up ~

Light Up Your Voice

October 20 - 23, 2016

  

Happy Women Mastermind Group

Strong, Positive and Happy Women connecting and cultivating laughter.

Two Happy Masterminds Begin January, 2016

CMON Get Happy Lunch and Learn
FREE Admission
3rd Tuesday 11:30a-1p
only cost is that of your meal/beverage.  
EQ 4 Success Networking Luncheon 

 

Greater Self Awareness

Better Self Management

 

Learn, Connect, Network 

 4th Monday, Nov. 23    

12pm - 1:30pm

 FREE only cost is your lunch
 
New Meetup Group
Learn, Grow & Connect in Hampton Roads
Join Today!
Bit.ly/LGCHR

Hosting educational and social events that build people up mentally, emotionally, vocationally, spiritually, physically, financially, and socially.

 

Free and paid high-quality educational seminars and events along with networking and socializing opportunities with fellow positive-minded, self-growth, and social-connection enthusiasts.


High-quality and high integrity, No selling, No-cost or low-cost

 

Fun, interactive events all over Hampton Roads




 

CONTACT ME
Cynthia Gossman
CG Coaching&Consulting
P.O. Box 62942
Va. Beach, VA 23466
757-635-5379
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Copyright 2015
 

Gratitude = Happiness.  How can something so simple as being grateful really make you happy?

Gratitude is being incorporated in more articles about business stating it creates a more enjoyable workplace and increases profits.

The awareness of gratitude is growing in the schools, churches and communities.

Simple gratitude helps us to stay positive when there is so much negativity surrounding us.

Looking into this scientifically, practicing gratitude rewires our brain pathways. Consciously looking for a blessing in our life, that day, or simply in the moment creates a pathway of positivity. The more we practice the more the pathway is used. The more we use that pathway and rehearse that behavior the more natural it becomes. Therefore simply by rehearsing the 'gratitude' pathway, an older habitual pathway, say complaining, is used less.  The 'complaining' pathway will be unlearned and the 'gratitude' pathway will become our new normal.

In honor of this month being Thanksgiving, let's start a new way of living and grow our gratitude. I challenge you all to begin today and for the month of Thanksgiving (or at least for the next 21 days as that is how long it takes to make or break a habit) write down three gratitudes each day.  Three unique and original gratitudes each day.  Scan your world for the small miracles. What tickles your soul, sprinkles joy in your heart, showers you with a dose of happiness? Could you be a recipient of a simple act of kindness or possibly give one? Was your day slowed down enough from the regular rat race and what did you notice? This activity challenge will open a whole new perspective.

I would love to hear about your experience with this challenge and share in next month's newsletter.  Feel free to email me your challenge results at cynthia@cynthiagossman.com.  We can then make this a lifestyle shift and together not only be more grateful, we can be more joyous.


I wish you all joy and peace in your hearts and much love and happiness in your souls.


Love and JOY,

Cynthia
Joy Restoration Coaching Happiness
Don't dismiss this practice as hippie hogwash until you consider these medical reasons for giving meditation a chance.

Time management expert Laura Vanderkam reveals the subtle secrets to restorative and productive weekends in her new book 'What Successful People Do Before Breakfast.'
by Lauren Gelman

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Your Brain On Meditation
Science has proven that meditating actually restructures your brain Kelly McGonigal tells us about the latest research-and how to put it into practice. By Kelly McGonigal
7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Gratitude
That will motivate you to give thanks year-round      
It's that time of year where many people begin thinking about everything they have to be thankful for. Although it's nice to count your blessings on Thanksgiving, being thankful throughout the year could have tremendous benefits on your quality of life.

In fact, gratitude may be one of the most overlooked tools that we all have access to every day. Cultivating gratitude doesn't cost any money and it certainly doesn't take much time, but the benefits are enormous. Research reveals gratitude can have these seven benefits:

Read Full Article 
11 Tweaks to Your Daily Routine Will Make Your Day More Productive
by Travis Bradberry

Whether you naturally wake up feeling alert and productive or wake up with the brainpower of a zombie, these tips will help you transform your morning routine and set a positive tone that lasts the entire day.

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Tip of the Month

Happiness by Choice©
This program can help you with that 40%.

The 7-Step Happiness by Choice© program gives you the tools and skills needed in order to make healthier choices even in the midst of drama, chaos, and toxicity.        

    1. Readiness - Get Ready for Happiness
    2. Forgiveness and Reconciliation
    3. Focus - Move from Negative to Positive
    4. Brain Sweep - Re-Program Your Brain
    5. Expand Comfort Zones
    6. Establish a Healthy Lifestyle
    7. Implement VOG - (values, objectives, goals)  

For details and registration information click here 

  Happiness by Choice© 

Great Books To Read 
What you are plugged into and what you choose to engage in can play a big role in maintaining happiness and success.  Here are some great reads to feed your soul.

Curling up in your favorite recliner and getting lost in a good book is a great way to feed your happiness. 

Defy Gravity - Healing Beyond the Bounds of Reason by Caroline Myss
"It is rare that an author and teacher as accomplished and influential as Caroline Myss would, with each book, discover whole new vistas, and then report back to us with her legendary clarity and passion. With Defy Gravity she has done it again. Anyone in need of healing - healing from illness, anxiety, fear, or heartbreak - will find enormous help in this book. It is a tonic made of light and wisdom" - Elizabeth Lesser, co-founder, Omega Institute and author of Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow
 
The 10 Greatest Gifts I Give My Children - Parenting From the Heart by Steven W. Vannoy
The 10 Greatest Gifts process takes the struggle out of parenting and puts the joy back in.
 
"The 10 Greatest Gifts I Give My Children is more informative to parents than Dr. Spock or Sesame Street in helping children develop into self-directed and capable adults." - David Hartenbach, Superintendent, Aurora Public Schools 
Recipe of the Month
Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats

About CG Coaching & Consulting
Mission
Increase Happiness
 
Core Values 
Integrity, Honesty, Trust

Principle Foundation 
Positive Psychology and Emotional Intelligence

Mottos

A Happy YOU is A Happy Life 
A Happy Workplace is A Profitable Workplace

Certified & Licensed 
Individual|Small Business|Corporate|Community

Signature Programs  

Happiness Baseline Evaluations 
What Determines Happiness

7-Step Happiness by Choice© 
Personal Coaching Program

C'MON Get Happy Lunch & Learn 
'Do Lunch' Differently - Happily

Vision Board Workshops
Goal Setting and Lifestyle Achievement
 
Intro to Emotional Intelligence Lunch & Learn

A Happy Workplace is a Profitable Workplace

 

  Happy Women Mastermind Group 
Happy Women Live Better

EQ-i Self Assessment/EQ360 Assessment Tools
Great Self Awareness leads to Better Self Management 

Certified JOY Restoration Coaching
Certified Christian Grief Coaching
Certified Anger Management Facilitator
Certified EQi - Emotional Intelligence Coaching