Action for Happiness – Prioritising happiness and kindness

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Prioritising happiness and kindness influences how we approach everything – including our personal lives, families, communities, schools and workplaces. It also shapes our views on public policy and helps us to consider the wellbeing of future generations too.

We have no religious, political or commercial affiliations and welcome people of all faiths (or none) and all parts of society. Our members make a simple pledge: to create more happiness and less unhappiness in the world.

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 Gives you friendly nudges with an action idea each day Sends you inspiring messages to give you a boost Helps you connect & share ideas with like-minded people

10 Keys to
Happier Living

Everyone’s path to happiness is different. Based on the latest research, we have identified 10 Keys that tend to make life happier and more fulfilling.

Together they spell GREAT DREAM and you can explore them below.

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  • Relating

    Connect with people

  • Direction

    Have goals to look forward to

  • Resilience

    Find ways to bounce back

  • Emotions

    Look for what’s good

The 10 Keys

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