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Previous Action for Happiness Events

Action for Happiness puts on regular events for members of the movement. Below you can find links to summaries and videos of some of the recent talks. 

OLIVER BURKEMAN

Oliver Burkeman

An alternative path to Happiness

"Real happiness is something more like authenticity - seeing, and interacting with, the world as it really is"

14 Jun 2012, Conway Hall, London

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TONY HAWKS

Tony Hawks

An evening with Tony Hawks

"I was putting my trust in other people. Helping others is good for them, so you're doing someone a favour when you let them help you"

30 Apr 2012, Conway Hall, London

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NIC MARKS

Nic Marks

Ideas for a Happier World

"Happiness is a serious matter and it is what we should be trying to promote in the world. Being happy can be seriously good for us"

19 Jan 2012, Cavendish Conference Centre, London

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HENRY STEWART

Henry Stewart

Happiness at work

"People work best when they feel good about themselves. So the main principle of management should be making people feel good"

21 Nov 2011, Cass Business School, London

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MATTHIEU RICARD

Matthieu Ricard

Habits of Happiness

"Happiness isn't a series of pleasurable experiences. It's a way of being that helps us deal with life's ups and downs"

28 Sep 2011, Conway Hall, London

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LAUNCH EVENT

Launch event

Building a Happier Society Together

"Our movement is based on the idea that we should be doing whatever we can to create more happiness in the world around us"

12 April 2011, Jerwood Hall, St Luke's, London

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POSTER #1: GIVING

Do things for others

Giving 200

POSTER #10: MEANING

Be part of something bigger

Meaning 200

POSTER: GREAT DREAM

Ten Keys to Happier Living

Great Dream 200

See the full set of posters