The Science Behind Thriving: Leveraging Money for A Fulfilling Life

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Marie McLeod | Positive Psychology Expert | Film Maker

Summary:

Marie explains the concept of thriving as a sustainable state of well-being, distinct from fleeting happiness. She introduces the Beacon model, a framework she developed to help individuals thrive across six pillars: belonging, engagement, accountability, compassion, optimism, and nurture.

Marie emphasizes the importance of understanding how to thrive and what science tells us, so we can then use our money to facilitate a life of thriving. Discover how focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses and practicing self-compassion can transform your life.

Marie’s documentary, “How to Thrive,” highlights the real-life impact of the Beacon framework on families in Australia, offering practical tools to enhance mental health and well-being

BIO:
Marie McLeod is the Chief Thrive Guide and presenter in the award-winning documentary ‘How to Thrive’ – where she takes on 7 participants with mental health challenges through a transformative wellbeing journey. With her unique brand of no-nonsense yet compassionate coaching that gets to the heart of the problem, Marie combines her knowledge of the science of wellbeing with her years of practical application.

Her award-winning programs have delivered measurable, life-changing transformation for people and organizations alike. Marie is qualified in social work, positive psychology and adult education.

Highlights:

• Thriving is about feeling and functioning well despite life’s challenges
• Focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses is key to thriving
• Happiness is a fleeting emotion while thriving is a more sustainable state
• The Beacon model is a framework designed to help individuals thrive in all areas of their lives. The Beacon framework provides a comprehensive approach to thriving, focusing on six pillars: belonging, engagement, accountability, compassion, optimism, and nurture
• Self-compassion and balance between kindness to others and oneself are important elements of thriving that are often overlooked
• The documentary ‘How to Thrive’ showcases the impact of the Beacon framework on seven families and provides practical tools for individuals to thrive.

Quotes:

• “What might happen personally and professionally if we began to focus more on what is strong with people than what is wrong with people.”
• “Thriving is about feeling and functioning as well as we can despite life’s ups and downs. More sustainable than just those moments of happiness.”
• “Focusing on what is strong rather than what is wrong changes everything.”

LINKS:

• Marie’s Website: CLICK HERE
• How To Thrive Documentary: CLICK HERE