Happiness is Chocolate + Mint
While in Costa Rica, I picked up a package of Chiclets Fusion gum — a luscious blend of chocolate and mint. After consuming the last piece of my stash today, I turned to the web to find out where I might find more. Alas, it appears this gum flavor is only sold in Latin America. However, I did stumble across this commercial for Fusion, which perfectly captures the mint and chocolate experience (21 seconds).
Warning — sensuality and chocolate flow freely here!
Does the Spanish-speaking world know how to advertise gum, or what?!
I may just have to return to Costa Rica to pick up some more…. 
Creating Brand YOU on Social Media
Hey, this is just a quick note to all of you who are working on your presence in the world of Social Media. This is ‘old news’ already in some circles, but may still be very relevant for you. ~10 days ago Facebook opened up the opportunity for users to get their own vanity URL — just like the celebrities & the big dogs!
Right now your Facebook link probably looks something like this: http://www.facebook.com/people/whosa-ma-whatsis/45678348 (not a real link). But now you can have this URL: http://www.facebook.com/yourname Cool, huh?
Log onto Facebook and then go to http://www.facebook.com/username You’ll be able to check availability and obtain your own name.
Example: Of course, w/ a name like Jim Smith, my name was long gone 
But I reserved my company name, so now I can send people to www.Facebook.com/TheExecutiveHappinessCoach If you are trying to build a brand for your business, this is pretty powerful stuff.
AND for those who have a LinkedIn account, you should know that you can customize your URL at at LinkedIn, as well. Again, an example is that I changed mine to www.LinkedIn.com/in/theexecutivehappinesscoach You can do the same. On the left menu, choose Edit My Profile. then on the profile page at bottom of first section where it reads Public Profile, click on the [edit] hyperlink next to the URL that shows there. On the next page, the top item will be Custom URL — click on the [edit] hyperlink once again, and you can customize your URL. If you have a Brand and want to ’show up’ in all your social media venues in the same way, this is a great tool.
And if you’re just you, well… remember that YOU are a brand. This sort of customizing plays well if you’re looking for a job, trying to establish yourself in a career, etc.
Just passing along the tip.
In happiness, J
Ten Grumpy Things to Like About Today
Had a conversation with a client who was feeling a bit down this morning. OK, a LOT down — the economy’s nasty, his business is down, his wife may lose her job, his car needs new brakes… you get the picture. Grouse, grouse, grouse. Ick.
When I challenged him to think of 3 positive things about today, he resisted. From a place as low as he was, he found it tough to think upbeat. He plowed on, however, and by the end he came up with ten+ things, and we were laughing together.
With his permission, I’m sharing the list. Keep in mind this comes from a grumpy person <grin>
- I’m above ground. Ok, I guess that any day I’m still above ground and breathing is a good day.
- It’s not winter. I was so sick of last winter, you know?
- It’s another day closer to my vacation. I SO need a vacation.
- My plants need the rain.
- Gas is a lot cheaper than same time last year.
- My Inbox has less than 300 emails in it, which is good for me.
- FedEx arrived on time this morning. Don’t you love that?!
- Water’s running from the tap and electricity’s flowing without interruption, and that’s pretty amazing when you think about it.
- I can go to the grocery store and buy fresh fruit all year round. That’s even more amazing
- My wife and my dog still love me. Even when everybody else is crabby, my dog’s always in a good mood.
- I’m healthy. As long as I have that, I’m good.
What’s positive in your life today?
Happiness, the BOOK!
The 13 Principles of Happiness