The Action for Happiness Course (Lima OH, 11 Jan 2020)

EXPLORING WHAT MATTERSAn 8-week course that gives you the chance to meet friendly, like-minded people and find simple ways to make yourself and others happy. [https://www.youtube.com/embed/rakF28bExMU?rel=0&autoplay=1] The COURSE WILL RUN ON SATURDAYS FROM 10 AM TO 12 PM on the following dates: Jan 11, Jan 18, Jan 25, Feb 1, Feb 8, Feb 15, Feb 22, and Feb 29. _The course is run by local volunteers and based on donations - so please feel free to give whatever you can afford :)_ _ _ ABOUT THE COURSE EXPLORING WHAT MATTERS IS A SECULAR, SCIENCE-BASED COURSE FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO LEARN HOW TO LIVE HAPPILY AND SPREAD HAPPINESS TO THOSE AROUND THEM. It was created by the Action for Happiness [http://www.actionforhappiness.org/the-action-for-happiness-course] charity to help people tune in to what really matters in life, connect with people around them and find small ways to start taking action. On the course you will: * Meet with like-minded people to explore what really matters in life and find new ways of looking at things. * Enjoy expert videos, mindfulness exercises and a handbook full of resources to help you break big ideas into manageable chunks. * Take time each week to think of small actions you can take to create happiness for yourself and those around you. People find it really valuable and often refer to what they learn on the COURSE AS LIFE-changing. -- Click here to see the impact of the COURSE AND WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT IT -- _Each week is based around a big question:_ WEEK 1:_ What really matters in life?_ We'll explore whether a greater focus on happiness and wellbeing might be better for all of us. WEEK 2:_ What actually makes us happy?_ We'll explore the role of outer circumstances and inner attitudes in our wellbeing. WEEK 3:_ Can we find peace of mind?_ We'll explore some of the skills and practices that can help us in difficult times. WEEK 4:_ How should we treat others?  _We'll explore how to treat others and how we can become more compassionate._ _ WEEK 5:_ What makes for great relationships?_  We'll explore how our relationship to others impacts our own happiness. WEEK 6:_ Can we be happier at work?_ We'll explore what makes us happy at work and what can we do about it. WEEK 7:_ Can we build happier communities?_ We'll explore how to create communities that are more caring, connected and happy. WEEK 8:_ How can we create a happier world?_ We'll explore how to live in a way that contributes to a happier world, not just for ourselves but for others too. -- Click here for a sample of Week 1 to give you an idea of what it’s like -- WHO THE COURSE IS FOR This course is for anyone interested in exploring how to create happiness for themselves or others. Maybe you’re someone who could do with some new approaches to try out in your own life. Or maybe you’re passionate about creating happier communities and a happier world. Either way, by coming together with others locally on this course you can find the inspiration and support you need find the actions that work for you. _Please note: this COURSE IS NOT GROUP THERAPY, if you are experiencing severe challenges at the moment we recommend seeking alternative professional support [http://www.actionforhappiness.org/unhappy]._ HOW IT WORKS The COURSE IS RUN BY KEEN VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE STEPPING FORWARD to help spread happiness in the local area. Everyone who joins the course makes a donation of their choice to be there. It costs Action for Happiness about 130$ per person to support each course so we ask all participants to give whatever they can to support themselves and others. You can choose to either give the recommended donation of 130$ or give more or less depending on your circumstances.  We welcome everyone on the course equally whatever they are able to give :) WHAT ARE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE COURSE? _“Sharing and learning from each other allowed us space to grow and taking away action plans each week focused our minds on _pro active_ ACTION.” ~ Jacqueline, London _ _“More or less everything is a highlight as it is mightily well researched and factual.” ~ Annick, Lindfield _ _“Being able to believe that I could be brave enough to change my circumstances/life, in order to be happier/make others happier around me.” ~ Michelle, Farnborough_ GET IN TOUCH For questions about this particular course please contact the volunteers who are running it: AIMEE BUCHER (aimeebuch@gmail.com) MARGIE ANICH (theanichi@gmail.com) For general questions about Action for Happiness and the course please contact: _courses@actionforhappiness.org _ We hope you enjoy the COURSE. Thanks for helping to create a happier world. THE ACTION FOR HAPPINESS TEAM             _Please note: although the content and materials for this course have been developed and tested by Action for Happiness, this specific course is being run independently by volunteers who support the aims of Action for Happiness, rather than being put on directly by the organisation itself._ _Action for Happiness was co-founded by Prof Richard Layard [http://cep.lse.ac.uk/_new/staff/person.asp?id=970], Sir Anthony Seldon [http://www.anthonyseldon.co.uk/biographical-details] and Geoff Mulgan [http://www.nesta.org.uk/users/geoff-mulgan]. Key members of the team include Vanessa King [http://www.actionforhappiness.org/vanessa-king] and Dr Mark Williamson [http://www.actionforhappiness.org/director]. It is backed by the Dalai Lama [http://www.actionforhappiness.org/dalai-lama] - the patron of Action for Happiness._ _Action for Happiness is a UK Registered Charity (1175160)._