80. Map Out Your Happiness Journey: Dancing Through the Americas with Alienor Salmon

If you could do anything you wanted, what would it be? When Alienor Salmon was asked this question, she realized nothing would make her happier than to leave her job at the United Nations and travel through Latin America, learning from locals the dances of every country she visited along the way. On her journey, she saw how we humans constantly prioritize things that do not make us happy. But when we use happiness as a baseline for all our decisions, we can come alive. &nbsp; Rooted in wisdom from ancient Greek philosophers and positive psychology, Alienor comes bearing proof that happiness will not passively wander into your life. Instead, you must actively pursue it. Listen in for the inspiration to reject complacency and live the life you’ve always dreamed. &nbsp; Aliénor is a French-British author, speaker, and consultant. She is the founder of Bailando Journey, and the author of Finding Rhythm: An International Dance Journey. She seeks to help others incorporate happiness science into their daily lives by exploring their values, habits, and beliefs, and create a roadmap to design their happiest life and follow their dreams through personal development and enhanced well-being. &nbsp; So, are you ready to map out your happiness journey? [00:01 - 12:30] Opening Segment &nbsp; Aliénor talks about her background and story Working and living in Thailand The decision to feel free and alive Quitting her job to learn how to dance in Latin America Testing happiness through dance Developing what is non-negotiable We can always say no to anything and to anyone&nbsp;&nbsp; Everything is a choice Choosing to be happy now Her desire to understand think deeply and have a social impact Social and emotional development Growing outside of the comfort zone is really important for happiness &nbsp; [12:31 - 26:11] We Are Much More Than Our Title &nbsp; Keep in mind that everything you have done is meaningful Your experience never goes away <span style= "font-weig