http://legacy.actionforhappiness.orgLatest news.2021-07-28T13:00:00His Holiness The Dalai Lama says community is the answer to climate change, grief and the pandemic.http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/dalai-lama-celebrates-10-years-of-action-for-happiness2020-09-09T12:00:00There is so much to be hopeful about, even on ordinary days or when facing challenging timeshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/how-to-be-hopeful2020-09-04T08:00:00Cultivating happiness can help us to recover more quickly from pain and flourish, even in dark timeshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/happiness-runs-in-a-circular-motion2020-08-17T09:00:00Recent months have reminded us that change is inevitable and can be hard. It's vital we stay hopefulhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/the-time-for-hope-is-now2020-08-11T10:00:00Lots of us are going through hard times. Mindfulness can help us to see our challenges differently.http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/mindfulness-for-challenging-times2020-07-23T08:00:00We must challenge our unconscious bias against ageing. Here are 10 steps for happiness in later lifehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/positive-ageing2020-07-20T08:00:00We have a moral obligation to change our economic paradigm from focus on GDP to focus on wellbeing.http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/happiness-for-everyone2020-04-22T08:00:00Action for Happiness has launched new guidance for hosting online groups to bring people together.http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/new-guidance-for-online-groups2020-04-21T08:00:00We are inviting people to take part in a Daily Pause at 8am each day. Join us and spread the wordhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/daily-pause2020-04-08T08:00:00In this crisis, trust is vital. We must trust in ourselves, in each other and in the world around ushttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/trust-in-a-time-of-crisis2020-03-25T07:00:00How individuals & families can stay as physically and mentally healthy as possible during the crisishttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/how-to-keep-mentally-healthy-during-uncertain-times2020-03-20T14:00:00Richard Layard explores the implications of the Coronavirus crisis for world happiness.http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/coronavirus-and-the-happiness-of-the-people2020-03-12T10:00:00Our recommended response to COVID-19: Listen to the experts, Keep calm, Make wise & kind choiceshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/covid-19:howtorespond2020-01-21T00:00:00New research shows the Action for Happiness course boosts happiness and reduces mental ill healthhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/the-course-that-can-make-you-happier-than-getting-married-or-finding-a-job2019-12-12T07:00:00We can change our relationship to regrets, so they feel lighter and become more bearablehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/how-to-let-go-of-regrets-and-move-forward2019-12-06T00:00:00New 'Kindness Report' reveals the factors that most predict compassion across Britainhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/the-kindness-report-a-snapshot-of-compassion-in-britain2019-11-07T00:00:00When businesses focus more on fostering wellbeing and being a force for good, everyone benefitshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/happy-business-profit-with-purpose2019-07-24T13:00:00Meditating together as a family can help parents and children to lower stress and enhance wellbeinghttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/how-meditation-can-help-make-families-happier2019-05-08T15:00:00By choosing to live a life based on trust we can increase happiness both personally and as a societyhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/trust-is-the-new-love2019-04-12T08:00:00Life is happier when we're together. So how can we widen and deepen our connections with each other?http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/5-ways-to-be-happier-together2019-03-20T05:00:00New findings from the 2019 World Happiness Report published on the UN International Day of Happinesshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/governments-should-take-happiness-more-seriously2019-03-19T10:00:00Action for Happiness supporter Stan has received a special award for founding the Happy Cafe networkhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/happy-cafe-founder-receives-award2019-01-07T06:00:002018 was another great year for the Action for Happiness movement. Thanks for all your support :)http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/our-achievements-in-20182018-10-12T10:00:00The world happiness movement is already helping to change our culture and way of life.http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/the-happiness-revolution2018-09-28T10:00:00To become increasingly aware, we must be willing to explore our true selves as we really arehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/of-all-deceivers-fear-most-thyself2018-09-09T08:00:00We must prioritise children's emotional health - it's the best predictor of their lifelong wellbeinghttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/why-childrens-happiness-matters2018-03-15T09:00:00The best things in life aren't things. And there's more to happiness than just increasing GDP.http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/why-happiness-matters-more-than-gdp2018-01-25T09:00:00We are proud to announce that Action for Happiness is now an independent charityhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/action-for-happiness-becomes-an-independent-charity2018-01-09T11:00:00When we become aware of our own strengths, we can learn how to use them more and develop themhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/character-strengths-poem2017-12-04T09:00:00Writing contributes to happiness. It's not about getting published, it's about the joy of writing.http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/writing-for-happiness2017-11-13T08:00:00Inspirational music score set to raise funds for charities close to choir founder's hearthttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/do-you-hear-my-voice2017-11-09T10:00:00Andy Bradley encourages those who are inhibited by shame to approach themselves with more compassionhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/a-letter-to-shame2017-10-16T07:00:00Organisations that genuinely care for the wellbeing of their people are happier and more effective.http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/happiness-in-the-workplace2017-10-11T16:00:00For young people to flourish, we need to help them learn the values and skills for a fulfilling lifehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/well-being-and-values-education2017-10-10T06:00:00The best way to get more done may be to spend more time doing lesshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/whyself-careisvitaltoourmentalwellbeing2017-09-23T11:00:00The world is full of human beings committing acts of kindness and selflessness every day, everywherehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/the-story-of-kindness2017-09-18T13:00:00Traumatic experiences are hard to deal with. But they can also act as a catalyst for positive changehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/what-is-post-traumatic-growth2017-08-31T08:00:00On the eve of the Resurgence Festival of Wellbeing, Satish Kumar shares a new vision of Wellbeinghttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/happy-person-happy-people-happy-planet2017-07-26T09:00:00Asha Lalai explains how an inspiring new kindness campaign is making a difference in the Netherlandshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/make-kindness-great-again2017-06-21T09:00:00When we recognise what really matters, we can live a happier life and help make a better world too.http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/happier-life-and-peaceful-world2017-06-05T09:00:00When we learn to live more mindfully, we can use this to help to change the world around us toohttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/can-mindfulness-change-the-world2017-06-02T12:00:00Our "Exploring What Matters" course is already having a positive impact in lots of local communitieshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/how-the-action-for-happiness-course-is-changing-lives2017-05-01T00:00:00What's Good is a new app designed to help us all experience more gratitude each day.http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/whats-good2017-04-21T10:00:00By simplifying our life, we can rediscover what really matters to us, particularly the small thingshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/why-less-is-more2017-04-18T09:00:00By moving from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset we can transform our motivation & our performancehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/mindsets-how-to-maximise-your-mental-potential2017-04-11T10:00:00Technology has the potential to enhance happiness, but it also brings challenges for our wellbeinghttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/the-future-of-happiness2017-02-01T11:00:00There's more to life than exam results. Schools must focus on young people's emotional wellbeing toohttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/schools-should-prioritise-emotional-health2017-01-12T08:00:00We need more journalism that focuses on solutions and good news, not just problems and bad newshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/why-the-world-needs-constructive-journalism2016-12-12T10:00:00When we feel listened to we feel valued, heard and understood. It's like receiving a precious gift.http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/listening-is-a-precious-gift2016-11-02T10:00:00Discover 10 factors that are really important for our wellbeing and what we can do about themhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/ten-keys-to-happier-living2016-10-31T09:00:00If we want young people to be more resilient, we need to help them learn how to fail and recoverhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/how-to-survive-and-thrive2016-10-23T06:00:00If we want a happier and more caring world, we need to shift our focus from fear to love.http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/the-shift-from-fear-to-love2016-10-07T15:00:00Michael Plant shares the five most effective ways you can help create a happier worldhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/how-to-be-a-better-hero-than-batman2016-10-06T08:00:00Laughter yoga is a great antidote to stress and can help us be more resilient when facing challengeshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/laughter-yoga-for-mental-health2016-09-29T09:00:00Workplaces where people are genuinely happy are better for staff, customers and company performancehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/for-happiness-a-response-to-the-economist2016-09-13T09:00:00Shamash Alidina shares some simple tips to help teach mindfulness ideas to childrenhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/teaching-mindfulness-to-children2016-09-05T10:00:00Why is it that so many of us struggle to offer the same kindness to ourselves as we do to others?http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/whyself-compassionissoimportant2016-08-31T11:00:00One of the simplest habits to live a more positive life is to take a moment every day to be gratefulhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/spreading-the-benefits-of-gratitude2016-08-04T12:00:00Psychologies is partnering with Action for Happiness to launch a new monthly Happiness Book Clubhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/start-your-happiness-book-club2016-06-29T09:00:00Sanderson Jones looks at how we can respond positively when it feels like society has gone all wronghttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/when-it-feels-like-society-has-gone-wrong2016-06-09T09:00:00Why focusing more on the true sources of happiness & wellbeing can be better for the environment toohttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/happier-people-healthier-planet2016-06-02T07:00:00Sarah Dale shares her experience of leading the 8-week "Exploring What Matters" course in Nottinghamhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/exploring-what-matters-nottingham2016-05-05T10:00:00Jon Cousins shares how he learned to 'nudge' his way towards greater happiness and how you can toohttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/nudge-your-way-to-happiness2016-05-04T10:00:00Happy is a much used word, but what does being happy really mean? Karen Liebenguth shares her viewshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/whatdoeshappinessmeantoyou2015-11-10T15:00:00Having overcome a period of severe depression Rachel Kelly shares her simple tips for a happier lifehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/small-steps-to-happiness2015-09-20T00:00:00Dalai Lama supports the launch of "Exploring What Matters", the 8-week Action for Happiness coursehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/dalai-lama-launches-new-course-for-a-happier-and-more-caring-world2015-07-08T10:00:00Dan Goleman explains how Action for Happiness' work fits with the Dalai Lama's vision for our worldhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/what-really-matters-for-a-happy-and-meaningful-life2015-07-01T10:00:00Our local Action for Happiness group in Brighton helped organise the city's first ever "Happy List"http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/celebrating-those-who-bring-happiness-to-others2015-06-12T10:00:00Izzy McRae discovers how positive psychology ideas can help people in surprising and inspiring wayshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/happiness-at-halow2015-06-05T11:00:00By understanding and managing our emotions effectively, we can greatly increase our quality of lifehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/what-is-emotional-intelligence2015-05-25T08:00:00Kate Libby explains how appreciating the little things has helped her cope in the middle of a crisishttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/the-importance-of-the-little-things2015-05-20T09:00:00Emma Bennett shares her ideas on simple ways to make workplaces more supportive for mental wellbeinghttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/how-can-companies-create-a-happier-culture2015-02-28T09:00:00Bringing people together to share food and fun is a fantastic way to boost local community wellbeinghttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/the-power-of-community-potluck-celebrations2015-02-18T09:00:00Talking about mental health in a casual way with our friends and family helps to break down stigmahttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/we-can-beat-mental-health-stigma2015-01-26T09:00:00Mindfulness is not just a set of techniques - it is a way of living that brings enormous benefitshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/the-mindful-way-through-stress2015-01-06T09:00:00Lucy discovered practical ways to overcome her depression and now she's helping others do the samehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/overcomingdepressionandanxiety2014-12-10T07:00:00The new International Positive Education Network is aiming for a shift in priorities in our schoolshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/the-case-for-positive-education2014-12-03T17:00:00Keeping a 'wellbeing diary' can help us focus more on the things that really matterhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/writing-your-way-to-happiness2014-11-28T12:00:00Pupils at John Stainer School have been spreading acts of kindness across their local communityhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/childrens-kindness-project-inspires-commuters2014-11-24T08:00:00Stoicism is an ancient philosophy of proactive action which is still highly relevant for modern lifehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/what-does-stoicism-offer-the-modern-world2014-11-18T00:00:00Stress can improve our wellbeing - if we stop to recognise it and take a more compassionate approachhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/can-stress-ever-be-good-for-wellbeing2014-10-17T08:00:00Living life with passion isn't about pursuing one thing; its about finding love in everything you dohttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/stop-looking-for-your-passion-unlock-it2014-08-05T09:00:00Positive psychology is not about ignoring what's wrong; it's about seeing life as it really ishttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/the-science-of-happiness2014-05-23T08:00:00After recovering from losing everything, Sharon Bull is now helping others to transform their liveshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/fromlosingeverythingtofindinghappiness2014-05-21T09:00:00If we want a happier society we need to address poverty and inequality and rethink educationhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/the-politics-of-happiness2014-03-19T00:00:0087% of people choose happiness and wellbeing over wealth as their priority for societyhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/national-happiness-matters-more-than-national-wealth2014-03-05T00:00:00Self-acceptance is a vital habit for happiness, yet it’s often something we're not very good athttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/self-acceptance-could-be-the-key-to-a-happier-life2013-12-20T00:00:00Action for Happiness has made a great deal of positive progress since its launch in April 2011http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/key-achievements2013-08-26T09:00:00No-one on their deathbed looks back wishing they'd spent more time in the officehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/life-is-short-dont-delay-happiness2013-07-31T06:00:00Results show that UK wellbeing has increased over the last 12 months, but what's behind this rise?http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/good-news-slightly-happier-but-why2013-07-05T13:00:00We can counter our inbuilt 'negativity bias' by focusing more on the good things happening around ushttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/breaking-free-from-our-negativity-bias2013-07-03T09:00:00Gareth explains how three years of mindfulness have transformed his life from anxiety to happinesshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/mindfulness-changed-my-life2013-05-29T12:00:00Living a happier life isn't just good for people, it could also hold the key to saving our planethttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/how-to-be-happy-and-save-the-world2013-05-01T12:00:00How can lessons from the new science of happiness be applied to help homeless and vulnerable people?http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/happiness-for-vulnerable-people2013-03-08T08:00:00On 20 March 2013 the first UN International Day of Happiness will be celebrated all around the worldhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/united-nations-international-day-of-happiness2013-02-04T12:00:00Anthony Seldon argues that schools should prioritise character-building above exam resultshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/developing-good-character-matters-more-than-passing-exams2013-01-24T00:00:00Results from the first assessment of UK values finds that caring for others is people's top priorityhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/peoplewantamorecaringandcompassionatesociety2013-01-15T13:00:00A new breed of entrepreneurs are putting happiness before profits and reaping the rewardshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/startups-choosing-happiness-before-profits2013-01-08T12:00:00The world would be better if we all accepted that we make mistakes, and that we're not perfecthttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/dont-be-afraid-of-being-the-person-you-have-become2013-01-03T12:00:00Make your workplace a happier one in 2013 and encourage your employers and colleagues to do the samehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/resolve-to-make-your-workplace-happier-in-20132013-01-01T12:00:00A better approach to new year's resolutions: do things to make you and others around you happierhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/resolutions-for-a-happier-20132012-12-31T14:00:00People who measure and track their mood are much more likely to beat the New Year blueshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/keep-track-of-your-mood-and-beat-the-new-year-blues2012-11-23T11:00:00Faith traditions and modern science both show us the importance of inner wisdom and outer generosityhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/accepting-who-we-are-and-wanting-what-we-have2012-11-09T08:00:00Saturday 10th November 2012 is Scotland's Happiness Day, a unique day of inspiring activitieshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/scotland’s-happiness-day-sharing-happiness-and-hope2012-09-26T13:00:00To mark National Work-Life Week, Nina Grunfeld looks at practical ways to get more balance in lifehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/getting-the-balance-right2012-09-14T14:00:00A young Londoner's perspective on why compassion is preferable to success at the expense of othershttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/you-dont-have-to-be-ruthless-to-succeed-in-life2012-08-31T10:00:00Can we maintain that amazing sense of optimism that swept across the UK during the Olympics games?http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/olympics-2012-the-optimism-legacy2012-08-29T17:00:00What happens when you spend a weekend learning about the "science of happiness" and how to apply it?http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/can-you-learn-how-to-be-happier-one-weekend2012-08-24T10:00:00New multidisciplinary movement launched to promote and enhance the wellbeing of children in the UKhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/a-call-for-greater-focus-on-childrens-wellbeing2012-07-24T11:00:00First annual UK wellbeing data shows we should be doing more to help people whose lives are unhappyhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/huge-opportunity-to-improve-the-nations-wellbeing2012-07-19T17:00:00Happy City is bringing happiness, creativity and community action to the Bristol Harbour Festivalhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/people-powered-happiness-in-bristol2012-06-18T08:00:00Top economists, psychologists, psychiatrists and NHS managers demand greater focus on mental healthhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/shocking-discrimination-against-mental-illness-in-the-health-service2012-05-31T10:00:00Summer camps can be a life-changing and very happy experience for youngsters from all backgroundshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/children-find-happiness-at-summer-camps2012-05-16T12:00:00We all can be leaders of change, by living more generous lives and inspiring others to do the samehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/towards-a-more-generous-life2012-03-29T18:00:00A new "World Happiness Report" is being released at the first United Nations conference on happinesshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/first-world-happiness-report-launched-at-united-nations2012-03-19T13:00:00Happiness is less about what we earn or own and more about our relationships and what we contribute http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/a-vital-shift-in-priorities2012-03-05T14:00:00Lord Richard Layard argues that mental health should be the sixth pillar of the welfare statehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/britain-needs-a-cabinet-minister-for-mental-health2012-03-04T12:00:00Evidence-based positive psychology techniques can help to alleviate anxiety and depressionhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/overcoming-depression-with-the-science-of-happiness2012-02-28T12:00:00The Office for National Statistics publishes new data on UK national wellbeinghttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/were-starting-to-measure-what-really-matters2012-02-24T08:00:00Well-Being is a multi-faceted topic that is driving some seismic changes in our working liveshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/shifting-sands-a-changing-working-landscape2012-02-11T00:00:00World Happy Day sees events happening in 600 locations across 60 countries and all 7 continentshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/today-is-world-happy-day2012-02-06T13:00:00Richard Layard, co-founder of Action for Happiness, talks with Richard Holloway about happinesshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/caring-about-the-happiness-of-others2012-01-16T15:00:00Response to report from the Institute of Economic Affairs about wellbeing and the role of governmenthttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/government-has-vital-role-in-creating-a-happier-society2012-01-16T06:00:00Ignore the bogus theories about January being the most depressing month. Lets embrace what it bringshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/january-blues-or-as-good-a-month-as-any-other2012-01-13T16:00:00Campaign sees groups at 25 universities pledge to promote good mental health and wellbeing in 2012http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/25-universities-pledge-to-promote-mental-wealth-in-20122012-01-06T08:00:00Simple things in life - like spending time with family - make us the happiest, a survey has revealedhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/simple-things-in-life-make-us-happiest,-research-shows2012-01-05T09:00:00Ben Irvine reviews "Happy", the inspiring film from Roko Belic about what really causes happinesshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/oldspeak-happiness-a-review-of-the-film-happy2012-01-03T00:00:00Make your workplace a happier one in 2012 and encourage your employers and colleagues to do the samehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/newyearresolutiontomakeyourworkplacehappier2011-12-31T12:00:00A better approach to new year's resolutions: do things to make you and others around you happierhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/feel-good-resolutions-for-the-new-year2011-12-22T20:00:00Wow, what a year 2011 has been. So many happy memories! Lots still to do but some great progress toohttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/action-for-happiness-our-highlights-of-20112011-12-15T17:00:00Lets stop aiming for lives filled with riches and focus on helping people lead richer, happier liveshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/a-happier-society-is-both-desirable-and-possible2011-12-05T20:00:00The President of the European Council calls for world leaders to make happiness a priority in 2012http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/happiness-a-message-to-world-leaders2011-12-01T20:00:00Action for Happiness responds to the publication of the first official UK wellbeing data from ONShttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/a-momentous-day-for-a-happier-uk2011-11-21T00:00:00Only 2% of people say they work just to pay the bills, for 90% being happy at work is important.http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/happier-workplaces-are-better-for-people-and-for-business2011-11-05T10:00:00Action for Happiness responds to #occupy protests by calling for happiness to be put before growthhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/putting-happiness-before-growth2011-10-31T00:00:00Positive psychology interventions can have a profound impact on the happiness of young people.http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/the-summer-of-our-discontent2011-09-20T08:00:00The path to inner joy is simple – commit acts of kindness, relax and be thankful for what you've gothttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/pursuit-of-happiness2011-09-06T10:00:00Creating happier workplaces; getting serious about happiness; Matthieu Ricard; Headspace and morehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/newsletter-11-be-part-of-something-bigger2011-08-30T13:00:00Happiness is achieved through a balanced approach to life, as individuals and as a societyhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/jeffrey-sachs-on-the-pursuit-of-happiness2011-08-24T10:00:00A new study reports that happy teenagers are less likely to be involved in crime and drug usehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/happiness-tends-to-deter-crime2011-08-12T09:00:00What caused the riots; happiness in schools; from measurement to action; connecting; your viewshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/newsletter-10-riots,-schools-and-measuring-happiness2011-08-11T07:00:00The purpose of life and government should be the wellbeing of people not just the creation of wealthhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/well-being-and-action-for-happiness2011-08-09T20:00:00Many of the underlying factors behind the current riots in the UK lead back to the happiness agendahttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/riots-show-why-the-happiness-agenda-is-vital2011-07-28T11:00:00Researchers propose a new and less expensive approach to treat depressionhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/restoring-happiness-in-people-with-depression2011-07-25T00:00:00Action for Happiness calls for government action to improve well-being not just measure ithttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/counting-isnt-action,-and-its-action-that-counts2011-07-19T22:00:00A flourishing society is proactive and positive rather than reactive and negativehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/what-does-flourishing-look-like2011-07-12T10:00:00Should there be a permanent change in the way we think about the purposes of politics?http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/happiness-and-public-policy2011-07-10T18:00:00Should we laugh learn to laugh more? Laughter is a natural tonic for our body, mind and emotionshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/laughterhasseriousbenefits2011-07-07T16:00:00Building strong and authentic relationships is one of the most rewarding adventures we can undertakehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/happier-together-the-secrets-of-authentic-relationships2011-07-05T11:00:00We can do much more to help people with chronic illness and disability to live flourishing liveshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/a-positive-approach-to-chronic-illness-and-disability2011-06-23T16:00:00It is striking how bad most of us are at having a conversation. Alain de Botton explores whyhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/why-good-conversations-matter2011-06-20T15:00:00If our well-being is good, we’ll be in a better position to enjoy the happy moments and help othershttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/crisis-what-crisis2011-06-10T10:00:00A Good Week; Do things for others; Happiness posters; Headspace tickets; What do you think?http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/newsletter-9-a-good-week2011-06-02T07:00:00Kindness makes us happier and healthier; it also helps us live longer and have better relationshipshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/5-beneficial-side-effects-of-kindness2011-05-31T17:00:00We must find ways to balance our short-term personal desires with our long-term collective needshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/collective-happiness-balancing-desires-and-needs2011-05-24T13:00:00The OECD is turning to private citizens to help it figure out how to measure happiness.http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/oecd-looks-to-compare-happiness-across-nations2011-05-24T09:00:00We have entered a 'beyond-growth' economy and need enterprises that aim to deliver wellbeinghttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/enterprises-should-focus-on-wellbeing-rather-than-growth2011-05-23T09:00:00Simply observing culture improves the physical health and mental wellbeing of menhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/cultural-activities-good-for-mens-health-and-happiness2011-05-20T13:00:00Happiness is vital, and in order to understand how to maintain it we need to understand unhappinesshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/understanding-unhappiness2011-05-16T10:00:00Martin Seligman lays out his vision for 51% of the world's population to be "flourishing" by 2051http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/flourish-512011-05-16T09:00:00A daily dose of mood-boosting 'mindapples’ could help people’s mental well-beinghttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/five-a-day-for-the-mind-to-be-trialled-by-nhs2011-05-09T16:00:00Afterglow is the type of happiness you experience after having done something you feel good about.http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/afterglow,-altruism-and-adventure2011-05-06T08:00:00New 'happiness gene' reported, but other factors still explain majority of variation in happinesshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/happiness-gene-discovered2011-05-05T14:00:00People in countries with greater state intervention report being more satisfied with lifehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/life-satisfaction-and-state-intervention2011-05-05T10:00:00Our new website; An action-packed launch; Action for Happiness groups; News; Thank you!http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/newsletter-8-building-a-happier-society-together2011-05-04T08:00:00Remembering the good times and forgetting about the bad are the keys to happiness claims a new studyhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/happiness-is-looking-at-the-world-through-rose-tinted-glasses2011-04-27T14:00:00If you want to be happy, elect your boss, take a break from your mobile phone and give to charityhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/switch-off,-chip-in,-be-happy,-say-activists2011-04-23T10:00:00Action for Happiness founder Anthony Seldon reveals the five most important things he has learnedhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/five-things-i-have-learned2011-04-16T09:00:00Friends, family and birthdays top the list of things that UK children say make them happy.http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/friends,-family-and-birthdays-make-children-happiest2011-04-14T08:00:00An exciting thing happened on Tuesday. Action for Happiness, a new charity, celebrated its launchhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/action-for-happiness2011-04-13T09:00:00Members pledge to create caring action groups at work, home and in the communityhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/movement-launches-with-free-hugs-and-love2011-04-13T08:00:00The world's first membership organisation dedicated to spreading happiness has been launchedhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/action-for-happiness-movement-launches2011-04-12T16:00:00Campaign warns that Britons have become miserable because they are selfish, unfit, and antisocial.http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/britons-becoming-increasingly-miserable2011-04-12T14:00:00Today sees the launch of Action for Happiness - a new mass movement for social changehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/getting-our-priorities-right2011-04-12T09:00:00Action for Happiness, a new mass movement to create a happier society, launches today (12 Apr 2011)http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/new-mass-movement-for-a-happier-society-launches2011-04-11T11:00:00Joseph Rowntree Foundation/University of York Annual Lecture 2011 by Lord Richard Layardhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/is-a-happier-society-possible2011-04-09T09:00:00We want our children to discover that contributing to a common good is ultimately more satisfyinghttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/happy-now2011-04-06T09:00:00When it comes to promoting wellbeing and mental health, a holistic approach can be more beneficialhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/the-pursuit-of-happiness2011-04-03T10:00:00A new organisation called Action for Happiness wants to help change the world for the betterhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/happiness-–-and-how-to-find-it2011-04-03T07:00:00The idea that happiness matters is very British in its modern origins. http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/the-philosophy-of-happiness2011-03-28T10:00:00Scientists claim our happiest years do not arrive until our late seventies and eightieshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/happiness-peaks-in-our-eighties2011-03-26T08:00:00Few parents grasp the meaning of happiness for their children or how they can help them find ithttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/raise-happy-children2011-03-17T08:00:00The current economic situation is having a major impact on children's well-beinghttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/cuts-directly-impacting-on-children’s-well-being2011-03-15T10:00:00Want to live a longer, healthier life? We explain how to reap the benefits of practising altruismhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/six-ways-to-boost-your-“habits-of-helping2011-03-14T10:00:00We can all take positive steps to increase our wellbeing, and Action for Happiness is here to helphttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/moving-towards-a-happier-society2011-03-04T12:00:00Ten Keys; Action for Happiness launch; Headspace tickets; Teaching Happiness; Two inspiring videoshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/newsletter-7-ten-keys-to-happier-living2011-03-03T20:00:00Research found clear and compelling evidence that happiness leads to better health and longer lifehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/happiness-helps-you-live-longer2011-02-24T18:00:00The Office for National Statistics has published its proposed survey questions to measure happinesshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/ons-happiness-survey-questions-revealed2011-02-22T13:00:00Faisal Sethi’s website 'Happyrambles' encourages us to write down things we’re grateful for each dayhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/can-a-gratitude-journal-improve-your-outlook-on-life2011-02-14T07:00:00Positive emotions help to build enduring personal resources, including social support and resiliencehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/positive-emotions-enhance-mental-health-and-life-satisfaction2011-02-11T09:00:00ICEP Europe offers Action for Happiness members scholarships for online 'Teaching Happiness' coursehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/action-for-happiness-partners-with-icep-europe2011-02-10T10:00:00Launch event; 'Teaching Happiness' scholarship; Recent activities and events; News; Extreme Kindnesshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/newsletter-6-launch-event-and-teaching-happiness-(1)2011-02-02T09:00:00Science proves that smiling and cheerfulness are linked to heart protection and predict healthhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/the-science-of-happiness-happier-people-are-healthier2011-01-28T10:00:00Objective choices make a difference to happiness over and above genetics and personalityhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/happiness-do-we-have-a-choice2011-01-27T10:00:00BBC 'Happiness Challenge'; Headspace event tickets; Join the debate online; Coming soon... http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/newsletter-5-bbc-coverage-and-headspace-tickets2011-01-21T09:00:00An 8-week mindfulness meditation program leads to measurable positive changes in brain structurehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/mindfulness-changes-brain-structure-in-eight-weeks2011-01-11T00:00:00All this week (24-28 Jan) BBC Breakfast is running a series of features on the theme of happinesshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/bbc-breakfast-feature-on-happiness2010-12-31T08:00:00In modern relationships, people are looking for a partnership that makes their life more interestinghttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/the-happy-marriage-is-the-‘me’-marriage2010-12-23T11:00:00Website design; Member survey results; Meet Up group; School of Life; News; Two inspiring videoshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/newsletter-4-christmas-update2010-12-13T13:00:00New studies attest to the benefits of giving - not just for the recipients but for the givers too http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/5-ways-giving-is-good-for-you2010-12-13T10:00:00A sample of 37 nations found that increasing happiness does not go in hand with increasing wealthhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/money-really-doesnt-buy-happiness-in-the-long-term-at-least2010-12-03T11:00:00Once our basic needs are met, experiences actually make us happier than any "thing" money can buyhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/give-the-gift-of-happiness2010-12-02T07:00:00Happiness is the precursor to success and fulfilment, not the other way aroundhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/why-happiness-is-elusive2010-12-01T11:00:00Action for Happiness! Follow on Facebook and Twitter; How you can support us; Happiness in the newshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/newsletter-3-movement-for-happiness-is-changing-(1)2010-11-30T13:00:00People with thriving wellbeing are often moved by the impact they have had on othershttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/giving-and-your-community-wellbeing2010-11-30T11:00:00Daily gratitude practice can lead to increased concentration, enthusiasm, optimism and satisfactionhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/gratitude-the-secret-to-happiness2010-11-28T10:00:00We’ve all heard that money can’t buy love. Now comes the news that it can't even buy you happinesshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/wanthappiness?investinrelationships,notjustmarkets2010-11-26T10:00:00Cameron has asked the Office for National Statistics to come up with a way to measure our wellbeinghttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/an-index-of-happiness-is-at-least-a-worthwhile-endeavour2010-11-25T11:00:00Speech by Lord Layard at the HM Treasury conference to mark launch of the ONS wellbeing consultationhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/lord-layard-speech-at-wellbeing-conference,-hm-treasury2010-11-25T09:00:00Study of married couples finds contentment waxes and wanes with your partner'shttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/for-better-or-worse,-happiness-is-hitched-to-your-spouse2010-11-24T12:00:00Let’s stop aiming for lives filled with riches and focus instead on helping people lead richer liveshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/prioritising-the-things-that-really-matter2010-11-23T08:00:00Grateful People Are Happier, Healthier Long After the Leftovers Are Gobbled Uphttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/thank-you-no,-thank-you2010-11-17T11:00:00We want your views! Our latest thinking; Recent highlights; Happiness in the news; Thank youhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/newsletter-2-latest-news-from-the-movement2010-11-09T09:00:00Can we be truly, lastingly happy if we are not also kind, generous and compassionate?http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/want-happiness-practice-kindness2010-10-27T11:00:00A great response; Our new director; So what's next? Get involvedhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/newsletter-1-thanks-for-all-your-support2010-10-10T09:00:00More than half of Britons believe helping others is important to achieving happinesshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/britons-say-key-to-happiness-is-helping-others2010-10-05T09:00:00A new study finds that people's happiness levels can change substantially over their lifetimeshttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/dont-worry-happiness-levels-not-set-in-stone2010-09-20T12:00:00Wellington College is extending its wellbeing, resilience and happiness classes to parents toohttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/wellington-college-extends-happiness-lessons-to-parents2010-08-15T08:00:00How do you find contentment in an acquisitive society? By changing the things you spend money on.http://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/the-secret-of-happiness2010-07-28T08:00:00Why happiness at work is a business imperative for everyonehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/the-business-case-for-happiness-at-work2010-03-28T11:00:00Our founders explain why happiness matters and why we need a new movement for positive social changehttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/why-happiness-matters2007-04-07T09:00:00Being a teen is hard. Here are some simple relaxation techniques to help teenagers deal with anxietyhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/dealing-with-adolescent-anxietySuccess doesn't guarantee happiness. But when we're happy we're much more likely to be successfulhttp://legacy.actionforhappiness.org/news/happinessorsuccess-whichcomesfirst