The Happiness Experiment
"The Happiness Experiment," based on The New York Times bestselling novel The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin, began with a simple hypothesis: If we committed to practicing at least one evidence-based happiness strategy each week, would our happiness increase?
Happiness Experiment Roadmap
Step One: Review the stress management educational materials
Step Two: Rate your stress level
- Stress Rating Scale (PDF)
- Recognizing Stress (PDF)
Step Three: Rate your pre-experiment happiness level
- Authentic Happiness Inventory Questionnaire - Click on the link then register to access this survey, which provides a personalized happiness rating on a scale of 1-5
Step Four: Review the happiness research
Step Five: Implement happiness strategies
- Getting Started (PDF)
Step Six: Rate your post-experiment happiness level
- Authentic Happiness Inventory Questionnaire - Retake and compare your score with your baseline