"The Science of Happiness: Learning and Practicing for a Happier Life"

The University of Bristol's Science of Happiness course, which focuses on teaching evidence-informed habits such as gratitude, exercise, meditation, and journaling, has shown that it is possible to learn how to be happy. However, sustained improvement in well-being requires ongoing practice and dedication, as revealed by a new study. Students who continued implementing what they learned reported sustained improved well-being, emphasizing the importance of regular practice. The course also offers surprising insights, such as the impact of talking to strangers, social media, loneliness, optimism, giving gifts, sleep deprivation, nature walks, and the correlation between kindness and happiness.