About Happiness Workshop
Chris Gardner, the American entrepreneur whose life inspired the famous movie "The Pursuit of Happiness," and resilient Spaniard Irene Villa will share their own stories of self-improvement to highlight the impact of focusing on happiness. In addition, the workshop will be joined by Margarita Alvarez, Founder of the Happiness Institute, and Ramon Martinez, a medical doctor and expert in human behavior. Together, they will provide an immersive and interactive workshop filled with essential insights and tools for cultivating happiness in 2024.
This more than two-hour encounter will teach how to value the little things, generating positive emotional moments, highlighting the importance of finding meaning in what we do, emphasizing the fundamental role of social relationships and underlining the value of living in the present as the basis for happiness.
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Chris Gardner, renowned entrepreneur, internationally best-selling author and distinguished film producer, will be a featured presence at Christmas by STARLITE. His autobiography, "The Pursuit of Happiness," not only became a New York Times bestseller, but was also translated into more than forty languages. This inspirational work served as the basis for the critically acclaimed film, in which Will Smith received multiple Oscar, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations for his outstanding performance.
Believing that dreams know no boundaries, Gardner will share his unique perspective at Christmas by STARLITE through his talk titled "Permission 2 Dream". It will be a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the reflections of a visionary who advocates expanding the horizons of dreams.
Irene Villa stands as an inspiring example of resilience, highlighting that in the face of every adversity, there is always a new opportunity in the fabric of life. At the early age of 12, she faced a terrorist attack that radically changed her existence when she lost both legs and the fingers of one hand. This shocking episode not only transformed her reality, but also her value system.
As a fervent advocate of "positive psychology," Irene Villa argues that the focus should not be on the magnitude of the problem; rather, it is the attitude with which we face any challenge that is crucial. In Christmas by STARLITE, she will share valuable recommendations based on her own journey, aimed at overcoming adversities so that, instead of perceiving them as obstacles, they become opportunities for personal development.
Margarita Alvarez, CEO of Working for Happiness and author of the eye-opening book "Deconstructing Happiness," has forged her career with a clear mission: to elevate happiness to the status of a serious and relevant topic in all aspects of life. In Christmas by STARLITE, Margarita Alvarez will unveil the fundamental secrets of happiness in a way never before explored.
According to Alvarez, "Happiness is on everyone's lips. We read countless articles, listen to experts discuss it, but hardly anyone understands exactly what it is. The concept of happiness is considerably more complex than everyday simplification would have us believe. The conditions for a happy life are interwoven in a system of social and psychological variables. It includes innate factors, but also life circumstances, pure chance, the impact of our decisions and, of course, our thinking."
Ramón Martínez, a medical graduate with a specialization in human development, behaviors and transformations, stands out as an expert in Mind-Body Medicine thanks to his training at Deepak Chopra's San Diego clinic in California. He also has a master's degree in Emotional Counseling from the University of Santa Monica, also in California, as well as in Biological Medicine in Colombia and in Coaching from the Escuela Europa de Coaching.
Author of the book "Enamórate de ti otra vez", Martinez is dedicated to management training, executive and team coaching, consulting and lecturing. For more than 25 years, he has developed personal development and self-help courses in Spain and Latin America, covering countries such as Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Bolivia and Brazil. His extensive experience positions him as a leading figure in the field of personal and professional growth.