Action for Happiness

Action for Happiness is a global movement for positive social change. It was launched recently with the objective of bringing together people from all walks of life who want to play a part in creating a happier society for everyone. 
For more information see http://www.actionforhappiness.org

Founder Richard Layard explains the central idea behind Action for Happiness and why we need a movement for a happier society. This talk was part of the Action for Happiness launch event on 12 April 2011. Launch of Action for Happiness 

Richard Layard  is a labour economist who worked for most of his life on how to reduce unemployment and inequality. He is also one of the first economists to work on happiness, and his main current interest is how better mental health could improve our social and economic life.

Helping others increases happiness - Action for Happiness has developed the 10 Keys to Happier Living based on a review of the latest scientific research relating to happiness. 

G - Give
R - Relating
E - Exercise
A - Appreciate
T - Try out 


D - Direction
R - Resilience
E - Emotion
A - Acceptance
M - Meaning