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Everyone's path to happiness is different. Based on the latest research, we have identified 10 Keys to Happier Living that consistently tend to make life happier and more fulfilling. Together they spell "GREAT DREAM".
For each of the ten you'll find information, questions, resources and suggested actions to help apply them in your daily life. Read more or order the book.
Action 1
Take the Action for Happiness pledge
Action 4
Find three good things each day
Action 3
Create a local Action for Happiness group
Action 2
Do kind things for others
Action 7
Bring mindfulness into your day
Action 6
Look for the good in those around you
Action 5
Thank the people you're grateful to
Action 48
Organise a party in your street
Action 9
Get help if you're struggling
Action 11
Use positive parenting techniques
Action 13
Try something new or different
Action 15
Make something happen for a good cause
Action 12
Volunteer your time, energy and skills
Action 23
Really listen to what people are saying
Action 25
Get to know your neighbours better
Action 8
Find your strengths and focus on using them
Action 14
Help out a friend in need
Action 45
Enhance your relationship with your partner
Action 20
Learn how to meditate
Action 47
Get a good balance between work and life
Action 37
Get happiness on the agenda of your existing group
Action 36
Get happiness on the agenda at your place of work
Action 43
Wake up your MP and council to wellbeing
Action 17
Make sure you get enough sleep
Action 16
Set your goals and make them happen
Action 18
Be curious and get inspired
Action 21
Know your thoughts, choose your actions
Action 26
Ask others about the things that have gone well
Action 10
Help kids build emotional resilience
Action 24
Understand each other’s needs
Action 22
Find your true purpose
Action 27
Get in touch with your spiritual side
Action 30
Figure out what's important to you
Action 28
Detox your negative thinking patterns
Action 31
Be positive but stay realistic
Action 32
Write down your dreams for the future
Action 29
Get completely absorbed in something
Action 19
Give yourself a happiness check-up
Action 33
Be realistic in your reasoning
Action 34
Get happiness on the agenda at your child's school
Action 38
Boost your positivity ratio
Action 39
Get outside and enjoy the natural world
Action 41
Take care of the world around you
Action 40
Unplug - take a break from technology
Action 42
Find a way to make exercise fun
Action 44
Have tactics for the tough times
Action 46
Make time for fun with family & friends
Action 49
Find happiness at work
Action 35
Get happiness on the agenda at your college or university
Explore the Ten Keys to Happier Living
Featured: Do things for others
Our generosity is hard-wired to the reward mechanisms in our brains. When we give our time, energy and kindness to others it not only helps them, it's also great for our wellbeing too.
Connect with people
Take care of your body
Live life mindfully
Keep learning new things
Have goals to look forward to
Find ways to bounce back
Look for what's good
Be comfortable with who you are
Be part of something bigger
Build a positive environment at your workplaceFind out how
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Be a force for positive change in the world aroundFind out how
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