This workshop distils decades of research from positive psychology, neuroscience, and behavioural science into practical strategies for building lasting well-being. Participants learn how happiness is not a by-product of success, but a driver of it — enhancing creativity, resilience, and relationships. Topics include cultivating positive emotions, strengthening social connections, practicing gratitude, finding meaning, and applying daily habits that rewire the brain for optimism. Through interactive exercises, real-life case studies, and personal reflection, participants leave with a customized happiness toolkit they can use at work and home. Designed for professionals, leaders, and individuals seeking higher life satisfaction, the program transforms abstract research into actionable steps for immediate impact.

Duration: 1–2 Days (Customizable)
Format: Interactive Workshop / Keynote + Hands-On Practice
Mode: In-Person or Virtual

Course Overview

Most people believe happiness is the result of success, wealth, or perfect circumstances. Science tells a different story. Over the last two decades, breakthroughs in positive psychology, neuroscience, and behavioural economics have shown that happiness is not just a fleeting emotion — it’s a skill set you can learn, practice, and strengthen, just like a muscle.

In The Science of Happiness, participants discover practical, research-backed strategies to increase their own well-being and spread positivity in their organizations and communities. This is not about wishful thinking or “toxic positivity.” It’s about creating lasting change in mindset, habits, and relationships, grounded in evidence and tested in real-life situations.

Why This Course Matters

The benefits of happiness extend far beyond “feeling good.” Studies by Shawn Achor (Harvard), Sonja Lyubomirsky (UC Riverside), and Barbara Fredrickson (UNC) reveal that happier individuals are:

• 31% more productive at work.
• 3x more creative when solving problems.
• Healthier, with stronger immune systems and lower stress hormones.
• More resilient during adversity.
• Better at building and maintaining relationships.

Organizations with happier employees report lower turnover, higher customer satisfaction, and a more collaborative culture. At the individual level, happiness improves both performance and quality of life.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

• Professionals looking to boost motivation, focus, and resilience.
• Leaders and managers who want to cultivate a thriving, high-trust workplace.
• Educators and trainers aiming to integrate well-being into their programs.
• Individuals seeking greater fulfillment and meaning in daily life.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the science behind positive emotions and their impact on performance.
2. Identify and dismantle myths about what truly drives happiness.
3. Build a personalized “Happiness Toolkit” of daily practices.
4. Strengthen social connections for greater emotional support.
5. Use gratitude, mindfulness, and purpose to increase life satisfaction.
6. Apply happiness principles to team dynamics and leadership.

Course Modules

Module 1: The Myths of Happiness

We start by breaking down common misconceptions:

• “I’ll be happy when…” (promotion, salary, relationship) — The hedonic adaptation trap and why happiness after big wins often fades.
• Why comparing yourself to others can sabotage well-being.
• How advertising and social media distort our happiness priorities.

Key Insight: External changes often account for less than 10% of long-term happiness; the rest comes from mindset and intentional activities.

Module 2: Positive Emotions and the Brain

• Barbara Fredrickson’s Broaden-and-Build Theory: Positive emotions expand your awareness, improve problem-solving, and build long-term resources.
• How dopamine and serotonin influence motivation, creativity, and social bonding.
• Micro-moments of positivity and how to create more of them each day.

Activity: “3 Good Things” journaling exercise — shown to boost happiness levels for weeks.

Module 3: The Happiness Set Point

• Genetics vs. environment vs. personal choices — understanding the 50-10-40 model.
• How intentional habits can shift your baseline happiness upward.
• Role of exercise, sleep, and diet in emotional regulation.

Activity: Self-audit of current habits with targeted improvement plan.

Module 4: Mindfulness and Flow

• How mindfulness rewires the brain to reduce anxiety and increase joy.
• Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s concept of flow: being “in the zone” where challenge meets skill.
• Strategies to enter flow more often at work and in life.

Practice: 5-minute guided mindfulness meditation.

Module 5: The Role of Relationships

• The Harvard Study of Adult Development: Why deep relationships, not wealth, predict lifelong happiness.
• How to build high-quality connections at work and home.
• Balancing digital connectivity with real human presence.

Exercise: “High-Quality Conversation” practice — active listening and empathy skills.

Module 6: Meaning and Purpose

• Viktor Frankl’s insights on meaning as a buffer against suffering.
• Aligning personal and professional goals with core values.
• Finding “purpose projects” — work that contributes beyond yourself.

Reflection: Purpose mapping exercise.

Module 7: The Happiness Habits Toolkit

Participants create a personalized set of sustainable habits, including:

• Gratitude journaling.
• Acts of kindness.
• Strengths-based activities.
• Mindfulness routines.
• Physical vitality practices.

Delivery Methodology

• Interactive Lectures: Short, research-rich sessions.
• Group Activities: Peer learning through discussion and role-play.
• Self-Assessments: Understand your current well-being profile.
• Reflection Journals: Track progress and insights.
• Application Challenges: Real-life experiments to try between sessions.

Practical Takeaways

• A Happiness Toolkit — 10+ science-backed practices for daily use.
• Your personal Happiness Action Plan for the next 30 days.
• A deeper understanding of how to apply these strategies to your work, relationships, and personal life.

Real-World Applications

• Leaders: Use happiness strategies to improve team performance and engagement.
• Professionals: Manage stress better, improve focus, and stay motivated.
• Organizations: Build a positive culture that attracts and retains talent.

Transformation Promise

Participants will leave not just inspired but equipped — with a set of proven tools to increase personal happiness, enhance resilience, and create a ripple effect of positivity in their workplaces and communities.