The document describes the Action for Happiness course, an 8-week course that aims to explore what really matters for a happy life through tuning in to personal priorities, connecting with others, and taking action. It discusses how the course helps drive cultural change by combining personal transformation, wide reach, and behavioral nudges. Evaluation of the course found that it significantly increases participants' well-being and life satisfaction compared to a control group, with benefits maintained over time.

1. THE ACTION FOR HAPPINESS COURSE
Community-Building for Personal & Social Wellbeing

2. We need a shift in values

3. Action for Happiness: our approach to cultural change
DEPTH
(transformation)
BREADTH
(wide reach)
BEHAVIOURAL NUDGES
FACE-TO-FACE
GROUPS
FOUNDATION
(evidence)
CULTURE CHANGE FOR GREATER COLLECTIVE WELLBEING
Daily actions
via app and
calendars
Local courses
and on-going
get-togethers
Ten Keys to
Happier Living
framework
LATEST SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

4. The Exploring What Matters course

5. The world is taking Happiness more seriouslyThe Exploring What Matters course
Inspiring 8-week course to explore
what matters for a happy life
Tune In: to what really matters
Connect: with like-minded people
Take Action: for yourself & others
www.actionforhappiness.org/course

6. Our approach to personal & social change
TUNE IN…
to what really matters for
a happy & meaningful life
CONNECT…
with people in meaningful
face-to-face conversations
TAKE ACTION…
to boost happiness for
yourself and others too

7.  Session 1: What really matters in life?
 Session 2: What actually makes us happy?
 Session 3: Can we find peace of mind?
 Session 4: How should we treat others?
 Session 5: What makes for great relationships?
 Session 6: Can we be happier at work?
 Session 7: Can we build happier communities?
 Session 8: How can we create a happier world?
The Exploring What Matters course

8. Everyone is on their own unique journey
Wellbeing of SELF (e.g. Life Satisfaction)
WellbeingofOTHERS
(e.g.Compassionateattitudes)KINDER
HAPPIER
“Seeking” “Striving”
“Saving” “Spreading”High
Low
HighLow

9. The course uses a “donation of your choice” delivery model
Donation of your choice (recommended £90)
Everyone is welcome. Although the course is valued at £90, if you
can only afford a bit less (e.g. £70) that's ok. And if you're struggling
right now, feel free to give whatever you can (e.g. £10). Give more if
you love what we're doing and want to help others!

10. Each course is led by two non-expert volunteers

11. Course delivery has grown year-on-year since launch
Source: EWM course data

12. RCT study shows the course brings big benefits

13. Wellbeing increases are large relative to other life events
Source: Krekel et al, Randomised Controlled Trial

14. Taking part can be life-changing
“The course was life-changing for me and lots of the others too.
We made new friendships and took positive actions in our lives
based on what we discussed. We have continued to stay in
touch, meet up and support each other. One lady I met has
actually become my best friend!
Last weekend we got together for the launch of a new local
Community Centre which lots of us had been working on. It's so
great to feel part of something meaningful and to be connected
to others near where I live. I am so much happier and none of
this would have happened without that course.”
Shirley (course participant, 2018)

15. Wellbeing rises vs control – and benefits appear to maintain
Source: Krekel et al, Randomised Controlled Trial

16. Similar pattern seen for all the key markers
Source: Krekel et al, Randomised Controlled Trial

17. The Action for Happiness Pledge
“I will try to create more happiness and
less unhappiness in the world around me”

18. The world is taking Happiness more seriouslyBeyond the course: monthly Get-Togethers

20. Find out more…
www.actionforhappiness.org
facebook.com/actionforhappiness
@actionhappiness
youtube.com/actionforhappiness
@actionhappiness