New Economics Forum
https://neweconomics.org/
The New Economics Foundation is an organisation in the UK who works with people igniting change from below and combines this with rigorous research to fight for change at the top. They developed the model of the five ways to wellbeing. https://neweconomics.org/2008/10/five-ways-to-wellbeing
Action for Happiness
https://actionforhappiness.org/10-keys/emotions
A movement of people taking action to create a happier and kinder world, together with the mission of Action for Happiness is to promote a happier world, through a culture that prioritises happiness and kindness.
Science of Wellbeing – course
A free course developed by Laurie Santos Professor of Psychology in Yale University. This course engages students in a series of challenges designed to increase their own happiness and build more productive habits. As preparation for these tasks, Professor Laurie Santos reveals misconceptions about happiness, annoying features of the mind that lead us to think the way we do, and the research that can help us change.
Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization – course
A free Positive Psychology: course developed by The University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman. It provides key theories and research in the field of positive psychology as well as opportunities for application to enable individuals and organizations to thrive
Authentic happiness
https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/
The Authentic Happiness website is developed by the Positive Psychology Center. Dr. Martin E. P. Seligman is the Director of the Center, and a Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania
The purpose of the website is to provide free resources where people can learn about Positive Psychology through readings, videos, research, opportunities, conferences, questionnaires with feedback and more. There is no charge for the use of the site. If you would like to take the questionnaires, you first need to register.
Positive Psychology is the scientific study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive. This field is founded on the belief that people want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, to cultivate what is best within themselves, and to enhance their experiences of work, love and play.
The mission of the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania is to promote research, training, education and the dissemination of positive psychology.
C-mind
https://www.contemplativemind.org/
Contemplative Mind, the Centre for Contemplative Mind in Society. This network promotes Contemplative Practices in society through research, courses, events and provision of resources
Contemplative Practices cultivate a critical, first-person focus, sometimes with direct experience as the object, while at other times concentrating on complex ideas or situations. Incorporated into daily life, they act as a reminder to connect to what we find most meaningful.
https://acmhe.org/#:~:text=The%20Association%20for%20Contemplative%20Mind%20in%20Higher%20Education%20(ACMHE)%20was,in%20the%20realm%20of%20education.
The association for contemplative mind in higher education
https://acmhe.org/
ACMHE is an initiative of CMind, the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society, a nonprofit organization working since the mid-90’s with a mission to create a more just, compassionate, and reflective society through contemplative practices and perspectives. CMind’s largest program area is in higher education.
Greater good Science Centre
Science based insights for a meaningful life.
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/
A project of Berkeley institute whose programs turn cutting-edge research into practical resources for happiness, compassion, and the meaningful life. It offers resources, courses, podcasts and a magazine.
VIA Character
This website introduces the Character strengths and provides a free online survey, a free self-assessment that takes less than 15 minutes and provides a wealth of information to help you understand your best qualities. VIA Reports provide personalized, in-depth analysis of your free results, including actionable tips to apply your strengths to find greater well-being.alongside It also provides research, resources and courses related to the Character Strengths.
Creativity Tonic
http://creativitytonic.ie The Creativity Tonic is a hub for many of the creative and mindful resources available to support and engage us. From creative activities to sustain the five ways to wellbeing, creative contributions from staff and alumni, to exhibitions and links to other websites which will stimulate your creativity. Drink deeply and share the tonic with others.
