I have MOVED my blog onto my Confidence and Courage site at www.confidenceandcourage.com/blog . Please bookmark that site as the new location for all the Confidence and Courage articles you're used to reading weekly. Pat Mussieux is Founder of Confidence and Courage, having changed the brand from Steps2Happiness – and creator of the “10 Steps2Happiness Home Study System”. She works with women entrepreneurs helping them to grow their business by getting out of their own way – she is an undisputed expert in the field of mindset and marketing. Continue reading

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How would you answer that question? I have reflected on this quite a bit over the past year as I have made huge investments in my business. I have also reflected on this question, personally, as I have made major changes in my own life. What is too good for me? Now? Nothing! A few years ago, I would have answered this question differently. Life is an interesting journey and I can tell you, quite confidently, that I am happier at this particular stage in life than I have ever been – both personally and with my business. I am... Continue reading

www.confidenceandcourage.com presents the weekly Confidence Tip: Letting Go Of Worry! This tip will help you to understand that 'worry is negative goal-setting' and that much of what we worry about never actually comes about - and a tip for flipping that mindset. Continue reading

While sitting in church on Sunday, our pastor was talking about the feeling of being overwhelmed. One of his statements was 'never worry alone'. That really jumped out at me, for a number of reasons. "Worry is negative goal-setting" says my mentor, Lou Tice. Think about that for a minute – it makes a lot of sense. Most of the things we worry about never come about, anyway. So, why, as human beings, do we waste so much time and energy worrying – and, quite frankly, from my observations in coaching women over the past 20+ years, I recognize that... Continue reading

Here, we are talking about the use of power words when describing yourself and the business services that you offer. Get past your (Catholic) conditioning and beliefs that it's not 'good to speak well of self' - it is essential when you are talking to potential clients! Develop the habit....... Continue reading

My friend Kate and I were discussing milestones in life and, in particular, some of the questions we ask ourselves when we hit a certain age. Do you remember the movie, "The Wizard of Oz"? Remember the tin man, the lion and the scarecrow and their journey down the yellow brick road, with Dorothy? They were looking for the Wizard of Oz………..we're all looking for something, or someone. Many years ago, a good friend of mine – Lee Buzzard – was giving a presentation and he was explaining to the audience that, since he was a Canadian citizen and often... Continue reading

www.confidenceandcourage.com presents the power of words! Weak words take away your power......strengthen your vocabulary - use power words - 'act as if', if need be! Continue reading

Do you remember this little chant from our earlier days? I can remember, so very well, a lot of the teasing that I took as a young child. I had reddish hair, a ton of freckles – I was shorter than most people, everywhere (it seemed). I can also remember how the teasing hurt. How we feel about ourselves - our self-esteem - our sense of self-worth – our self-image - this is all formed at a very young age. I know, from the many workshops that I have facilitated over the past 25 years, that we, as adults, carry... Continue reading

Who are you and what do you do? Here are a few of my simple tips to make networking easier……. Continue reading

As I was 'out and about' these past few weeks, visiting different networking groups in the local area, the first question that is typically asked is "Who are you and what do you do?" Now, that question can evoke a ton of emotion within us. For many women in business, and in life in general, (yes, I know this is a sexist comment – but, it's also based on my own observations.), this question alone causes: Heart palpitations Redness on the neck and face Nervous hand gestures Sweaty palms, and so much more. The internal, self-imposed, tension and pressure can... Continue reading

Have you ever just ‘thought’ about telling someone they’ve done a good job – or, that they inspired you – or, in fact, that they have had a HUGE impact on your life? Check out this video clip for my 2-cents on the subject! Continue reading

My Gratitude Journal, for the past week, is overflowing. I am so blessed, and grateful, to be doing the work that I truly love. As an entrepreneur, however, there are those moments and those times when I sit back and wonder......am I really making a difference? Does my work really matter? And the Universe responded – not once, but twice. I have just recorded a new CD: "Finding the Confidence and Courage To Live Your Best Life – At Any Age!" I am very committed to sharing my message, along with the 'how-to' for living your best life based on... Continue reading