Book · Teens & adults
Project Happiness Handbook
An illustrated, 195-page workbook with seven chapters and over 70 experiential activities for reflection, strengths, emotions, and relationships.
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Project Happiness · Books & learning
Small discoveries.
Small discoveries.
Lifelong happiness skills.
Books, films, and practical learning tools to help you understand yourself, connect with others, and bring happiness into everyday life.
Read & reflect
A little wisdom. A new perspective.
Explore books that turn ideas about happiness and emotional wellbeing into personal discovery.
Book · By Randy Taran
Emotional Advantage
Embracing All Your Feelings to Create a Life You Love. Explore what your emotions can teach you, from fear and courage to anger and healthy boundaries.
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Teach & inspire
Happiness belongs in the classroom.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) resources for teachers, counselors, and caregivers, supporting individual and group learning.
Educator & mentor toolkit
Handbook & Facilitator’s Guide Kit
Combine the Handbook with an online facilitator’s guide and meditation downloads to support meaningful individual or group sessions.
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Learn & practice
Bring the learning into your life.
Explore the film and facilitator kit for personal reflection and meaningful shared learning.
Documentary · 60 minutes
Project Happiness Film
Follow young people from the United States, Nigeria, and India as they explore what it means to be happy.
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Educator & mentor toolkit
Handbook & Facilitator’s Guide Kit
Combine the Handbook with an online facilitator’s guide and meditation downloads to support meaningful individual or group sessions.
Explore the facilitator kit
Watch & connect
One question.
One question.
A world of perspectives.
What does it mean to be happy? Follow young people from the United States, Nigeria, and India as they explore that question—with perspectives from George Lucas, Richard Gere, neuroscientist Richard Davidson, and the XIV Dalai Lama.
A little guidance
Find your starting point.
Which resource is right for me?
For personal reflection, explore the Handbook, Emotional Advantage.
Are these physical or digital resources?
The Handbook is available on Kindle. Handbook & Facilitator’s Guide Kit is digital. Emotional Advantage is available in paperback, on Kindle and as an audiobook. The film is available on Vimeo, and the film guide is digital.
Can I use the film with a group?
The Film Study Guide offers seven thematic lessons for reflection and discussion. It’s designed for schools, community, or public screenings.
Where do I purchase or access a resource?
Each link takes you to the official Project Happiness product page for current details and access options. The Emotional Advantage page links to booksellers, and the documentary page directs you to digital viewing options.
Every journey has a beginning
Let curiosity be your next step.
Whether you’re learning for yourself, your family, or your classroom, there’s a place to begin.
