What if the key to raising happier kids was actually the secret to becoming happier yourself?
Discover the ingredients of happiness with Nadim Saad, author of "The Happy, Confident Me" and founder of the Happy Confident Company. Learn how to foster better connections, manage emotions, and create a positive family dynamic that benefits both parents and children.
Join Matt and Nadim as they explore practical strategies for cultivating happiness, from understanding your feelings to reframing negative thoughts. Uncover the power of introspection, gratitude, and compassion in transforming your family's emotional landscape.
Whether you're a parent looking to raise confident children or an individual seeking personal growth, this episode will equip you to create a happier, more fulfilling life.
0:00 Introduction
5:42 Connection to self: The foundation of happiness
11:31 Reframing thoughts to change feelings
17:35 The power of feeling safe, loved, and valued
24:04 Embracing vulnerability and shared human experiences
28:23 Optimism and gratitude as happiness ingredients
32:10 Practical tools for cultivating happiness in families
35:06 Fostering emotional intelligence in parent-child relationships
36:31 Five key takeaways for a happier life
About the Guest
Nadim Saad is the author of "The Happy, Confident Me" and founder of the Happy Confident company. His work and tools are helping children learn the ingredients of happiness at schools worldwide. Nadim has spoken on raising happy, confident children at companies like Google and JP Morgan, and is dedicated to transforming family dynamics through positive parenting techniques and emotional intelligence education.
Resources Mentioned:
📚 "The Happy, Confident Me" by Nadim Saad
📚 Feel it Cards: https://www.happyconfident.com/shop/educational-games/
📚 Happy Confident Me Journal
🌐 Love and Logic parenting method: https://www.loveandlogic.com/
🌐 The Happy Confident Company: https://www.happyconfident.com
🌐 Happy Confident Club: https://lp.happyconfident.com/
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