HAPPINESS HABITS COURSE

Each week focuses on a different theme—from gratitude and self-care to resilience and meaning.

What you’ll do each week:

• Watch expert videos that reveal the latest research and practical tips for happier living
• Participate in group discussions and mindfulness practices that help you apply what you learn
• Take home self-chosen actions to integrate these habits into your daily life

Each week features exclusive content some of the world’s most trusted experts in the secience of happiness:

Week 1: Gratitude

• What can we learn about happiness? Vanessa King - Head of Psychology, Action for Happiness

• How can we become happier? Shawn Achor - Bestselling Positive Psychology Author

Week 2: Self-Care

• How can we be kinder to ourselves? Kristen Neff - Professor of Psychology, University of Texas

• How can we get the basics right? Rupy Aujla - General Practice Doctor and Healthy Eating Expert & Darryl Edwards - Movement Coach and Author

Week 3: Relationships

• Why are relationships important for our happiness? Robert Waldinger - Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

• How can we look after our Relationships? Roxy Manning - Psychotherapist and Nonviolent Communication Expert

Week 4: Resilience

• How can we be more resilient? Tal Ben-Shahar - Positive Psychologist, Harvard University

• How can we be happy in dark times? Maria Sirois - Positive Psychologist and Author

Week 5: Kindness

• How can we become kinder? Matthieu Ricard, Buddhist Monk and Author

• Why does kindness matter? Chude Jideonwo - Journalist and Entrepreneur & Nipun Mehta - Founder of ServiceSpace

Week 6: Meaning

• What makes life meaningful? Gretchen Rubin, Bestselling Author

• What should be the purpose of our lives? Jon Kabat-Zinn - Professor of Medicine, University of Massachusetts & Richard Layard - Economist, London School of Economics

• Session Structure: 2-hour weekly meet-ups (In person)
• Approved Volunteers: selected and trained by our team
• Small Group
• Meaningful discussions
• Donation of your choice: (Suggested donation: £60) Though you can contact us for a free place if you need one
• Location & Timing: This course will be held (In person) in Bristol Central starting on 15th Sep 2025 and running for 6 consecutive weeks.

NOTE: Please register via the link: https://actionforhappiness.org/course/happiness-habits-bristol-central/form?utm=VL

As it is a donation-based course, and all money will go to the Action For Happiness organisation, as I am just a volunteer.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Station - Creative Youth Network, Silver Street, Bristol, United Kingdom