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

• The Happiness Project

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