Charting Happiness
Navigating the Narrow Path Towards Happiness
In a world promising quick fixes, this course is your compass. As Tenzing Norgay guided explorers to the world's highest peak, we will be your essential companion for navigating the complex peaks and valleys of well-being. This is the ascent within—your journey to deeper self-understanding.​
From Myth to Clarity
For too long, the pursuit of happiness has been a solitary trek through a landscape of confusing advice and false summits. We're handed flimsy maps of 'positive thinking' and told to simply 'choose joy,' leaving us feeling more lost when the terrain gets tough.
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This course is built on a different philosophy. We believe that like any great expedition, the journey to well-being requires a reliable guide, a solid understanding of the terrain, and the right tools.
We trade pop-psychology platitudes for proven science, giving you a durable compass to navigate not just the sunny meadows, but the inevitable storms of life.
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Together, we will build a foundation for a life that isn't just happy, but deeply and authentically fulfilling. The ascent within requires a clear map; let's unveil the terrain.
Unveiling the Terrain: Your Course Modules
This isn't just a course; it's a strategic journey. We'll equip you with the tools, illuminate the hidden paths, and co-create your roadmap to emotional resilience and a genuinely flourishing life.
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Unpacking Happiness - Beyond the Surface
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Distinguish between fleeting pleasure (Hedonic) and lasting purpose (Eudaimonic).
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Understand your brain's "negativity bias" and its evolutionary roots.
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Learn about the "Hedonic Treadmill" and your happiness set point.
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The Pillars of Well-being - Relationships & Flow
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Discover why relationships are the #1 predictor of a happy life.
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Master "Active Constructive Responding" to deepen connections.
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Identify your personal "Flow" activities for optimal experience.
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Money & Misconceptions - The Path Forward
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Unravel the money myth and its "threshold effect".
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Learn to spend for joy: experiences, giving, and buying time.
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Identify and avoid the traps of materialism, perfectionism, and validation seeking.
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Reflection & Action - Your Expedition Map
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Translate theory into practice with a personalized action plan.
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Commit to one concrete, science-backed step for the week ahead.
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Solidify your learning in a supportive group Q&A session.
Practicalities:
Language: ENGLISH
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#sessions: 1 (±2.5h)
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Date(s): 11 Dec 2025
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Time: 16:00-19:00
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Where: Online (zoom)
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Price: € 49/person
Who Will Benefit From This Course?
This expedition is designed for those ready to trade easy answers for genuine insight.
The Person in Transition
Whether facing a career change, empty nest, or new chapter in life, you're seeking a durable compass to navigate uncertainty and intentionally build your next phase.
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The Ambitious Professional
You've achieved success but feel like you're on a treadmill. You're ready to redefine success beyond the next promotion and build a life of sustainable fulfillment.
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The Curious Skeptic
You're tired of vague self-help advice and want to understand the real science behind happiness. You're looking for evidence-based tools, not just inspirational quotes.
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The Thoughtful Partner & Parent
You want to build stronger, more meaningful connections with your loved ones and model a healthy, resilient approach to life's challenges for the next generation.
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Meet your guide, Nico. He approaches this work not as an expert from an ivory tower, but as a fellow traveler. His life—a journey of adaptation from Eastern Europe across the globe—has been his greatest teacher. While his approach is grounded in psychology, his most profound insights come from navigating his own periods of deep adversity and challenges with well-being. His expertise in resilience is earned, making him an authentic guide for your own ascent within.
"A Game-Changer. I got a masterclass in the science of my own mind. The concept of 'hedonic adaptation' and learning to spend on experiences has completely changed my perspective. Truly transformative.”
- Klass v.d.B., Leuwen Belgium
"This course gave me a language for things I'd only felt intuitively. Understanding the difference between dopamine (seeking) and serotonin (contentment) was a true 'aha!' moment—I feel so much more in control now."
- Tan Mei L., Malaysia
Join "Charting Happiness". The Path Awaits.
Profound accomplishments, especially in personal growth, are rarely achieved in solitude. It's time to begin the ascent within. Discover the tools, mindset, and courage to navigate your own steep path to a more meaningful life.
This course provides guidance for personal growth and is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health diagnosis or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis, please seek immediate professional support.