Project Happiness · Books & learning

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.

Project Happiness Handbook
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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Emotional Advantage
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, with options for every school stage.

Elementary Curriculum
Grades K–5 · eLearning

Elementary Curriculum

Nine scripted lessons introduce happiness skills, supported by student activities, homework, assessments, and teacher training resources.

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Middle School Curriculum
Grades 6–8 · eLearning

Middle School Curriculum

Help students explore emotions, empathy, relationships, and personal strengths through a teacher-friendly, nine-lesson curriculum.

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High School Curriculum
Grades 9–12 · Learning platform

High School Curriculum

Support young people as they explore emotional resilience, relationships, strengths, and ways to contribute to their community.

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Handbook and Facilitator’s Guide Kit
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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School-Wide Starter Pack
School resource bundle

School-Wide Starter Pack

Bring resources together with a curriculum, supporting learning materials, a Handbook, and film access. Explore the available school-level options.

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Learn & practice

Bring the learning into your life.

Explore guided learning, family activities, and encouraging reminders for the everyday moments that matter.

7 Doors to Happiness
Online course

7 Doors to Happiness

Explore self-awareness, emotions, compassion, connection, strengths, and purpose through an introductory interactive course.

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Family Wellbeing Toolkit
Family resource bundle

Family Wellbeing Toolkit

Activities, inspirations, the Handbook, film and discussion resources, and meditations to explore wellbeing together at home.

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Set Your Day
20 inspiration downloads

Set Your Day

A collection of high-resolution Project Happiness inspiration posts for moments when you need a thoughtful, encouraging reminder.

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Project Happiness documentary cover
Watch & connect

One question.
A world of perspectives.

Project Happiness Documentary · 60 minutes

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.

Try a first lesson

Start small. See what opens up.

Explore a free curriculum sample before choosing the full resource for your classroom or learning setting.

Elementary Sample
Free sample · Grades K–5

Elementary Sample

Get a first look at the elementary curriculum and its approach to teaching happiness and social-emotional skills.

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Middle School Sample
Free sample · Grades 6–8

Middle School Sample

Explore a sample of the middle school curriculum before choosing the full learning program.

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High School Sample
Free sample · Grades 9–12

High School Sample

Discover the high school curriculum’s approach to emotional wellbeing and personal growth.

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A little guidance

Find your starting point.

Which resource is right for me?

For personal reflection, explore the Handbook, Emotional Advantage, or 7 Doors to Happiness. For a classroom, start with the curriculum sample for your grade level. For shared learning at home, explore the Family Wellbeing Toolkit.

Are these physical or digital resources?

The Handbook is a physical book. Courses, curricula, samples, and inspiration downloads are offered digitally. Some kits combine physical and digital resources. Check the official product page for the current format and delivery details.

Can I use the film with a group?

The Film Study Guide offers seven thematic lessons for reflection and discussion. For school, community, or public screenings, contact Project Happiness to confirm the appropriate viewing arrangements.

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.