Happiness Habits: Norwich

HAPPINESS HABITS

To book visit: https://actionforhappiness.org/course/happiness-habits-norwich/?utm=VL

This 6-week course has been developed by the charity Action for Happiness, drawing on the wisdom of experts across many fields to cover the practical habits of living a happier life and spreading happiness to others.

Week-by-Week Breakdown:

Week 1: Gratitude, Thursday, September 4, 2025 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Week 2: Self-Care, Thursday, September 11, 2025 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Week 3: Relationships, Thursday, September 18, 2025 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Week 4: Resilience, Thursday, September 25, 2025 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Week 5: Kindness, Thursday, October 2, 2025 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Week 6: Meaning, Thursday, October 9, 2025 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
All timings are local time for the course location.

The course is run by local volunteers and is offered on a donation basis—so please feel free to give whatever you can afford. Most people choose the suggested donation, but any amount is welcome, and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds.

ABOUT THE COURSE

Happiness Habits is a secular, science-based program for anyone looking to learn how to live happily and share that happiness with others. 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 science 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

WHO THE COURSE IS FOR

This course is for anyone interested in exploring how to create and share happiness—whether you’re:
– Rebuilding your well-being after tough times
– Seeking the latest research to dive deeper into happiness science
– Looking to connect with like-minded people for mutual support
– Eager to help others from family and friends to your wider community
– No prior experience is required. If you have a keen interest in boosting your own happiness or in helping others lead happier lives, this course is for you.

Please note: while the course is supportive and community-focused, it is not group therapy. If you’re experiencing severe challenges, we recommend seeking professional help.

Why Six Weeks?
We know 6 weekly sessions might feel like a big commitment, but many past participants say this structure helps them steadily build new habits and truly experience positive change. If life gets in the way and you can’t attend every session, don’t worry—you can still benefit from the weeks you do join.

“I was concerned that six weeks would be too much, but I ended up looking forward to every session. The pace made it easier to adopt new habits and keep them going!”
— Emily, Bristol

HOW IT WORKS

– Session Structure: 2-hour weekly meet-ups (Online)
– Approved Volunteers: selected and trained by our team
– Small Group: We keep each course group between 10 and 20 people to ensure 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 (Online) in Norwich starting on 4th Sep 2025 and running for 6 consecutive weeks.

What if I have more questions?
Email us anytime at courses@actionforhappiness.org. We’re here to help you make the choice that’s right for you.

To book:
Visit
https://actionforhappiness.org/course/happiness-habits-norwich/?utm=VL