An overview of the Exploring What Matters course from Action for Happiness

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

2. The life-changing potential of face-to-face groups

3. 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

4. Designed to encourage 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

5. Everyone is on their own unique journey
Wellbeing of SELF (e.g. Life Satisfaction)
WellbeingofOTHERS
(e.g.Compassionateattitudes)
Source: Worldwatch Institute, State of the World 2008
KINDER
HAPPIER
“Seeking” “Striving”
“Saving” “Spreading”High
Low
HighLow

6. Growth of the course so far

7. Independent study shows the course brings big benefits
Impact of the Exploring What Matters course
(2 months after completion)
Source: Krekel et al, LSE Randomised Controlled Trial
(standard deviations)
Life Satisfaction
Depression
Social Trust
INCREASEDECREASE

8. People say the course is ‘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)

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