Manuel Carreira’s Post

Here is the draft #PPK2K route plan to get us by #motorcycle from UK to Brisbane by 1st July 2025 for the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) Conference to present the findings of this face to face (knee-to-knee) collection of global perspectives on: 1) what is means to live a good life 2) what intentional activities have had the greatest positive impact on people’s lives 3) what intentional activities could make the biggest difference in people’s communities 4) one-line messages of hope for the world I have videoed and transcribed 33 knee-to-knee chats since committing to this project at the European Conference on Positive Psychology 33 days ago (see comments for link). As we travel around the world to meet people where they are at we will be looking for more contacts, conversation and connections in: Spain - Stephanie Reina Portugal - Sarah Bonnett Algeria - ? Tunisia - Muhammad Ali Syed Italy - Alessandro Orsini Albania - Sabi Osmani Macedonia - Paulina Obocki Dobric Greece - Manos Hatzimalonas Turkey - Oguz Ozel Berrin Bas, MAPP, PCC Günışığı Geçgil Georgia - ? Azerbaijan - Coach Kama Ahmad Iran - Maliheh Faramarzi Pakistan - Mohammad Nasrullah Sheikh India - Amol Kadu Nepal - Janak K. Bangladesh - Monira Rahman Myanmar - Jayson Sardido Thailand - Parit Wacharasindhu Malaysia - Shukreen Ma Indonesia - Richard Martomo OZ!!!! Let’s see how powerful this LinkedIn #community is!! #positivepsychology

Here is the draft #PPK2K route plan to get us by #motorcycle from UK to Brisbane by 1st July 2025 for the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) Conference to present the findings of this face to face (knee-to-knee) collection of global perspectives on: 1) what is means to live a good life 2) what intentional activities have had the greatest positive impact on people’s lives 3) what intentional activities could make the biggest difference in people’s communities 4) one-line messages of hope for the world I have videoed and transcribed 33 knee-to-knee chats since committing to this project at the European Conference on Positive Psychology 33 days ago (see comments for link). As we travel around the world to meet people where they are at will be looking for more contacts, conversation and connections in: Spain Portugal - Sarah Bonnett Algeria - ? Tunisia - Muhammad Ali Syed Italy - Alessandro Orsini Albania - Sabi Osmani Macedonia - Paulina Obocki Dobric Greece - Manos Hatzimalonas Turkey - Oguz Ozel Berrin Bas, MAPP, PCC Günışığı Geçgil Georgia - ? Azerbaijan - Coach Kama Ahmad Iran - Maliheh Faramarzi Pakistan - Mohammad Nasrullah Sheikh India - Amol Kadu Nepal - Janak K. Bangladesh - Monira Rahman Myanmar - Jayson Sardido Thailand - Parit Wacharasindhu Malaysia - Shukreen Ma Indonesia - Richard Martomo OZ!!!! Let’s see how powerful this LinkedIn #community is!! #positivepsychology

This is a throwback to the "Happiness for You(th)" project where youth workers learned tools and strategies for self-care and inner happiness, and how to achieve that state even when facing difficult situations. https://lnkd.in/eanxQMCR #y2y #rubixpotential #youthtoyouthinitiative

🌸 The gorgeous Japanese cherry blossom season in Philadelphia has me dreaming about traveling to Japan. 🌸 Did you know that EF has spent the last 40 YEARS learning and building relationships through our office in Tokyo? Learn more about our Field or Study Center based programs by reaching out to me or https://lnkd.in/e99S-aH8 #EFStudyAbroad #InternationalEducation #studyabroad

"𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞, 𝐈 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐳𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬. 𝐙𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐫𝐮𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐳𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬. 𝐓𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐈 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, 𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐬. 𝐈 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐨𝐧, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐳𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝, 𝐬𝐨 𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲." If you are an expat family or you work with expat families, you have likely seen the challenge that many TCKs/international children can face, particularly teens and young adults, as they try to figure out where they belong as a result of growing up among cultures. The search for belonging is, of course, not limited to those who grow up abroad, but often it is a bit more complicated for this population. In this post, I share some of my own story as I struggled with belonging as a teenage TCK along with some of what helped me find a sense of belonging (mostly) and how I have helped expat families with the same challenge. I am eager to share some new writing and other projects I am working on, hopefully in the near future, but for now I hope this post might encourage someone out there who is either living the expat life with their kids or who is caring for families living abroad. Don't hesitate to DM me if you would like to talk about your expat experience, caring for expat families or anything else related to living abroad. #expatlife #tck #belonging #expatfamily #globalfamily #expatcoaching #parentingtcks https://lnkd.in/ertbGDmH

On International Friendship Day, it’s good to take time out to reflect on the importance of friendship and the value of connecting with others. This follows on from my post last month on World Wellbeing Day when I shared my late father’s sentiments on the power of connection. As I highlighted, 'connecting with others' is one of the Wellbeing Goals and friendships go hand-in-hand with wellbeing. Friends, can be there for the mountain top experiences (as my picture shows) as well as in the valleys, when life can be tough. So here’s to the power of friendship – old and new, near or far - as we celebrate International Friendship Day. #InternationalFriendshipDay

🌎 Friends make the world go round! Today is International Friendship Day, a time to celebrate the bonds that bring us together across borders and cultures. In our increasingly connected world, friendships at work and beyond are more important than ever. They help us grow, learn, and see things from new angles. What's your favorite memory with a friend from another country? Share in the comments, and let's spread some international cheer! #InternationalFriendshipDay #GlobalConnections #WorkplaceFriendships

🌐✨ Celebrating International Friendship Month! 🤝❤️ As a Chartered Accountant and business owner, I understand the importance of meaningful connections. This February, let's embrace the spirit of International Friendship Month and cherish the bonds that make life richer. 📅 Throughout history, thinkers like Emerson and Thoreau celebrated the essence of friendship, leading to the recognition of Friendship Day in 1935 and the declaration of International Day of Friendship in 2011 by the United Nations. 💻 In today's digital age, online friendships flourish, connecting us across distances and fostering global communities. Let's take this opportunity to celebrate the power of friendship with some meaningful actions: 1️⃣ Make a friendship bracelet: Craft something special for your friends. 2️⃣ Send a handwritten letter: Express your appreciation in a heartfelt way. 3️⃣ Plan a virtual hangout: Connect with friends, no matter the distance. 4️⃣ Host a virtual dinner party: Share a meal and catch up virtually. 5️⃣ Give the gift of friendship: Create something unique for your friends. 🌍 Why does International Friendship Month matter? A - Friendship fosters understanding, breaking down barriers. B - Friendship opens up opportunities globally. C - Friendship promotes peace & harmony, working together for positive change. Let's also explore some fascinating facts about friendship: 🤸♀️ Friendships improve physical health. 🕰️ Friends impact our lifespan. 🐾 Animal friendships exist too. 👶 Lifelong friendships can begin at any age. 👥 Friends influence our habits and behaviors. Embrace the power of friendship this month and beyond! 🎉👫 #FriendshipMonth #Connections #CelebrateFriendship #GlobalBonding

“Where are you from?” is probably the most loaded question you could ask someone in Canada. But I don’t mind being asked this question. After all, I am not from here, I chose to be here. The question I hate being asked though is: “So why Canada?” It often comes as a silence filler in conversations. The person in front of me doesn’t really care about my reasons for uprooting my life. They just need a quick, small talk-friendly, politically correct response. My answer depends on my mood and my willingness to engage in stereotypical small talk about each country. Because how can you summarize a decision that took years, family conversations, arguments, savings, planning, doubts, into a bite-sized piece to fill the silence? https://lnkd.in/gusaWQWr

This is what I read today. Not because I am a foreigner in Denmark but because I am interested in which resources people put together to make their new neighbors feel welcome. What is not obvious to the uninformed eye is that in this case "people" is Danish Industries (DI) - or to put it into a US context, this would be the American Chamber of Commerce helping new residents find free resources for fun things to do when they have time off from work. Researchers find that immigrants' level of general life satisfaction adjusts to that of their host country. That tells us that systemic differences account for a significant part of the differences in happiness. And one such systemic difference is whether people are taken for granted or appreciated by their employers. We can't solve systemic problems at the level of the individual. (Side note: Should you be in Denmark over the summer, do look for inspiration for things to do.)