tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2019-11-01T01:15:15+08:00 Peatix Happiness Initiative tag:peatix.com,2019:event-598951 2019-02-16T11:00:00SGT 2019-02-16T11:00:00SGT

After the very positive response from our first Happiness 101, we decided to hold another one for those who didn't manage to make it - this time in a more accessible location!----------------What exactly is Happiness? Is it an elusive idea, or is it something that you can choose to experience?Join us for in this two hour experience where we will share a little about the science and research behind happiness.What we will cover:1. Why is Happiness elusive2. Misconceptions about Happiness3. Choices we can make to be happier ABOUT THE FACILITATORSimon is the co-founder of Happiness Initiative. He is passionate about helping people discover the choices they can make to be happier.  He holds a Master in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Many years back, Simon was making headway in his climb up the corporate ladder. The higher he climbed, the more deeply unhappy he became. In his life of pursuits, he lost touched with the pursuit of life. He thought the higher he climbed, the happier he would become. Hence, he had no choice but to keep climbing. When he reached the destination, happiness was short-lived. So he thought he had to climb again.Finally, one day, everything that mattered stopped mattering. It was the beginning of his journey to discover that happiness can be a choice. It sowed the seeds for Happiness Initiative.------ There are cultures that invest time and resources in their own wellbeing. Happiness Initiative is born out of a culture that is quite different. Here, often, happiness and wellbeing can wait. Progress and financial achievements take precedence. When we neglect our happiness and wellbeing for too long, it comes at a price. Once we get into the downward spiral, it is not easy to get out. Progress and financial achievements don’t have to come at a price of our happiness and wellbeing. They can coexist. Happiness Initiative is about helping people discover the choices they can make.