Whoever said life and work should be miserable? Not Debbie Gisonni, founder of Real Life Lessons, a media and consulting company. After a series of family losses, former computer magazine publisher Gisonni left her fifteen-year corporate career to turn those tragedies into something positive for herself and others. Keeping true to her mission, Gisonni published her first book, “Vita’s Will,” in 2000 and is now launching a line of inspirational products for personal wellness.

With titles such as “100 Ways to Be Happy,” and “How to Embrace Challenge and Change,” and even a die-hard pessimist may be tempted to have a listen. In her “Relaxing Journey in Meditation” CD, Gisonni guides the listener down a garden path with soothing words and music that are sure to release any stress or negative thoughts.

Real Life Lessons’ new inspirational product line comprises:

• 2004 Real Life Lessons Photo Calendar (8 ½ X 11 Wall Calendar) Breathtaking nature photos combined with inspirational messages that remind us of what’s important in life.
• How to Embrace Challenge and Change in Business & Life (CD) Practical and spiritual ways to deal with the daily difficulties of life and work to the sudden onslaught of catastrophe or change.
• 100 Ways to Be Happy in Life & Work (CD) 100 quick and easy things to do for happiness and inner peace against a background of soothing meditative music.
• A Relaxing Journey in Meditation (CD) Relaxing combination of guided imagery and soothing music to release stress, quiet the mind and meditate.
• 99 Real Life Lessons You Can’t Live Without (CD) 99 reminders of what’s important in life and how to handle any challenge, from the tragic to the trivial, against a background of soothing meditative music.

Gisonni believes our thoughts, actions and words create the environment in which we live and work. “It all comes down to making a conscious choice to be happy,” she says. In a recent “World Business Review” TV segment, Gisonni discusses the impact of personal wellness in the corporate world. “People who are positive and emotionally stable are better able to embrace change and have more passion for their work.”

Due out on September 30, Gisonni will initially sell her new line of inspirational products via her Web site: www.reallifelessons.com, with prices ranging from $12.99 to $15.99.

About Real Life Lessons

Real Life Lessons® is a media and consulting company dedicated to personal well-being, spiritual growth and business success. Founded in 1998 by Debbie Gisonni, Real Life Lessons inspires people to be happy and prosperous through positive changes in life, business and home.

Gisonni is the author of the inspirational memoir, “Vita’s Will: Real Life Lessons about Life, Death & Moving On,” available from Internet booksellers and the Real Life Lessons website, and a monthly column, “Be Happy.” For more information, please call (650) 368-1071 or visit www.reallifelessons.com.

Real Life Lessons is a registered trademark of Real Life Lessons.