Bridget Grenville-Cleave

This book is about hope and a call to action to make the world the kind of place we want to live in. Our hope is to provoke conversation, and gently challenge possibly long-held views, beliefs, and ideologies about the way the world works and the people in that world. Written by eminent researchers and experienced practitioners, the book explores the principles that underpin living well, and gives examples of how this can be achieved not just in our own lives, but across communities and the planet we share. Chapters cover the stages of life from childhood to ageing, the foundations of everyday flourishing, including health and relationships, and finally wellbeing in the wider world, addressing issues such as economics, politics and the environment. Based in the scientific evidence of what works and supported by illustrations of good practice, this book is both ambitious and aspirational. The book is designed for a wide audience – anyone seeking to create positive change in the world, their institutions or communities. www.creatingtheworldwewanttolivein.org

This book is about hope and a call to action to make the world the kind of place we want to live in. Our hope is to provoke conversation, and gently challenge possibly long-held views, beliefs, and ideologies about the way the world works and the people in that world. Written by eminent researchers and experienced practitioners, the book explores the principles that underpin living well, and gives examples of how this can be achieved not just in our own lives, but across communities and the planet we share. Chapters cover the stages of life from childhood to ageing, the foundations of everyday flourishing, including health and relationships, and finally wellbeing in the wider world, addressing issues such as economics, politics and the environment. Based in the scientific evidence of what works and supported by illustrations of good practice, this book is both ambitious and aspirational. The book is designed for a wide audience – anyone seeking to create positive change in the world, their institutions or communities. www.creatingtheworldwewanttolivein.org

Start looking on the bright side. With expert encouragement and guidance, you will set out your own positive psychology experiment to discover your strengths, overcome negative attitudes, focus on what gives you purpose, and take control of your life choices. From savouring positive emotions to building better relationships and developing resilience, you will gain the tools to boost your mental and physical well-being and to find fulfilment in everyday life. This is the perfect concise start to making your life better.

Positive Psychology will help you to look on the bright side and to find your place in the world around you. With expert encouragement and guidance, you will set out your own positive psychology project to discover your strengths, overcome negative attitudes, focus on what gives you purpose, and take control of your life choices. From savouring positive emotions to building better relationships and developing resilience, you will gain the tools to boost your mental and physical well-being and to find fulfilment in everyday life. This is the perfect concise start to making your life better.

"This is a great resource for anyone who currently leads or runs groups in schools, the community or in the workplace - or plans to. Everything you need to design a whole workshop from scratch is here, along with a wealth of ideas and inspiration". Vanessa King (MAPP), Positive Psychology Lead and Board Member, Action for Happiness. 101 Activities for Happiness Workshops is suitable for both new and experienced workshops facilitators. It's a practical book which you can start using immediately. Each activity is based on the '10 Keys for Happiness' from Action for Happiness. The purpose of each activity is clearly explained, and you are given details about the materials you need, step-by-step instructions so that you can facilitate the group confidently, plenary/debrief questions where appropriate and follow-up notes including comments and variations. Photocopiable handouts are also provided where used in the activity. The opening chapters include background information about positive psychology, happiness and why it matters, and the closing chapters will help you design and plan your own workshop as well as give you information about different facilitation techniques. You can also find new happiness activities on the website which accompanies the book. If you want to know more about developing activities and running workshops that will contribute to a happier world, this is the book for you.