“I like who I am and I’m 100 percent happy at this moment in my life.”

Could you openly and honestly say this to yourself? In recent years, there’s been a rise in research behind finding our altruistic selves, more specifically, our “inner happiness”. Maureen Healy, a leader in the field of children’s emotional health, shares her insight on how confidence precedes happiness and should be developed as soon as possible, if not at an early age.

Maureen is an award-winning author whose book, Growing Happy Kids, won the Nautilus Book Award and Reader’s Favorite in 2014. She also writes a popular blog for Psychology Today and has contributed to the PBS series, This Emotional Life. With more than 15 years of global experience, Maureen continues to work with parents and children directly, running a mentoring program for highly sensitive children. Many have praised Maureen’s work, including the likes of renowned New York Times best-selling author, Sharon Salzberg.

Today is all about the path to happiness… kid tested, parent approved.

Key Takeaways:

Your insecurities… vanished. More often than not, you’re raised by a style of parenting that’s concerned with being a provider (putting food on the table, etc.). Yet, that can tamper with the way your emotional intelligence evolves. Rethink the way you were taught and give THIS mindset a try in order to nurture more confidence… [3:18].

Your breakup with validation. I’ll be happy when [….]? Fill in the blank. We’re living in a society that’s getting caught in consumerism, and at the same time, mindfulness is at its peak. Why does “the chase” still hold power over us? The REAL reason why “external happiness” still temps us and how to break its grip… [6:32].

Your emergency confidence kit. Trial and error can be difficult, especially when growing up. Even in adulthood it can sometimes feel like you’re paddling as hard as you can and the waves just keep on coming. Discover the FIVE building blocks of confidence and be prepared for any storm ahead… [9:21].

Your call to reality. Depending on your level of sensitivity, confidence could have been a harder concept to grasp early in life and something you still find trouble holding onto. Ready to change that? The ONLY question you need to ask yourself in any rough patch… [15:46]. 

Your lifelong confidence boost. You’re walking out of the salon, feeling good and looking good, but the moment is fleeting. Every so often we encounter brief moments of confidence that make us smile from the outside in. Ready to make those moments last a lifetime? For the mother load of all pick-me-ups, try this… [22:40].

Want to learn more on the subject of happiness? Catch Maureen Healy and Luke Iorio at the World Happiness Summit, a three-day journey bringing together the world’s leading experts in the science of happiness, as well as activists, philosophers, psychologists and personalities from different disciplines, cultures, and generations.

Smile! It’s all happening March 17th – 19th in bright and sunny Miami. You won’t want to miss it!

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