YOU have the potential to MAKE LIFE HAPPIER.
THE HAPPINESS ENGINEER
THE HAPPINESS ENGINEER
I’m on a mission and I’d love you to join me
Hello. I’m Dr Mark Williamson, co-founder and Director of Action for Happiness and author of Make Life Happier. I’m on a mission to make life happier for everyone - not based on wishful thinking but on many years of research, hard work and trying things out in the real world.
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I’m Not A Guru. I’m a Happiness Engineer
My mission is to help people apply the science of wellbeing in their everyday lives. My unique perspective combines…
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Over the last 15 years I’ve met and worked with a huge range of experts on happiness and wellbeing, from teachers like the Dalai Lama to leading psychologists, neuroscientists, economists and behavioural scientists.
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Having scientific evidence is a great starting point, but we need to apply these ideas in the messy reality of daily life. So I’ve worked with many thousands of people to try out different actions in their own lives and communities.
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I’ve seen which actions really make a meaningful difference, not just for our own happiness but for our collective wellbeing: in organisations, communities and beyond. And I’ve helped people find ways to make these habits last.
This Book Can’t Change Your Life But You Can.
In this practical and encouraging guide, Dr Mark Williamson, CEO of Action for Happiness, shares 23 proven ways to make life happier for yourself, your loved ones and the wider world.
Key Chapters
Make Life Happier
Practical ways to feel better, find meaning and make a difference:
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![Woman with clouds Cultivate Calm illustration]()
Cultivate Calm
How can I be less anxious?
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![Man and reflection in mirror Tame That Critic illustration]()
Tame That Critic
Why am I so hard on myself?
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![Woman with mask Remove the Mask illustration]()
Remove the Mask
Can vulnerability be my source of strength?
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![Man writing gratitude list See the Good illustration]()
See the Good
What am I taking for granted?
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![Watering plants Build Habits illustration]()
Build Habits
How can I keep the good things going?
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![Magnifying glass on heart Reframe Difficulty illustration]()
Reframe Difficulty
Is there a different way of looking at this?
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![Man watching child playing Prioritise People illustration]()
Prioritise People
Am I focusing enough on my relationships?
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![Broken vase being put back together Keep it Real illustration]()
Keep it Real
Is staying positive always helpful?
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![Giving a coffee to someone Spread Kindness illustration]()
Spread Kindness
How can I be helpful and inspire others too?
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![Person starting out on walk Find Meaning illustration]()
Find Meaning
Where am I really heading?
Make Life Happier
Make Life Happier
KIND SUPPORTERS of
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![Joe Wicks - Make Life Happier Book Review]()
“I love this. It’s full of helpful and practical ways to bring a little more joy and happiness into your daily life.”
Joe Wicks
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![Dr Sian Williams - Make Life Happier Book Review]()
"If you want to feel happier and make the world a better place, read this book!”
Dr Sian Williams
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![Mo Gawdat - Make Life Happier Book Review]()
“Blends solid science with heartfelt wisdom. Life changing indeed.”
Mo Gawdat
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![Julia Samuel - Make Life Happier Book Review]()
"A hopeful companion. Insightful, reassuring and genuinely helpful."
Julia Samuel
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![Dan Goleman - Make Life Happier Book Review]()
"A powerful, practical guide to a life worth living."
Dan Goleman
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![Dr. Laurie Santos - A delightful read]()
"A delightful read, perfect for anyone who wants practical tips for improving well-being."
- Dr. Laurie Santos
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![Shawn Achor]()
“This is the kind of book that doesn’t just change your thinking - it changes how you live.”
- Shawn Achor
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![Dr Radha Modgil - A remarkably comprehensive guide to living better]()
“Brilliant! A remarkably comprehensive guide to living better, feeling happier and getting more out of life”
- Dr Radha Modgil
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![Sir Anthony Seldon - A profoundly hopeful call to action]()
“A profoundly hopeful call to action for anyone who wants to feel happier and contribute to a better world."
- Sir Anthony Seldon
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![Prof. Richard Layard - science-based and enchantingly readable book]()
"Want to be happier or to make others happier? You have to read this authoritative, science-based and enchantingly readable book”
- Prof. Richard Layard
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![Dr Rick Hanson - This gem of a book is both warmhearted and wise]()
"This gem of a book is both warmhearted and wise. It shows you how to find your footing in a shaky world, with love and inner peace along the way"
- Dr Rick Hanson
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![Dr Kelli Harding - An uplifting, evidence-based, joy to read]()
"An uplifting, evidence-based, joy to read, showing how everyday actions profoundly shape our personal happiness and the collective good.”
- Dr Kelli Harding
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![Prof. Sir Geoff Mulgan]()
“Distils essential lessons from both research and practical experience in a book devoid of cliches or pseudoscience.”
- Prof. Sir Geoff Mulgan
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![Prof. Paul Gilbert]()
“A practical companion for living a happier and more compassionate life, this book will help you be kinder to yourself and others.”
- Prof. Paul Gilbert
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![Dr Kristin Neff]()
“A wise, practical and encouraging guide for anyone who wants to live with greater wellbeing and purpose.”
- Dr Kristin Neff
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![Dr Tal Ben Shahar]()
"I have been waiting for a book like this to come out! Wise, humane, and evidence based."
- Dr Tal Ben Shahar
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![Prof. Robert J Waldinger]()
“A thoughtful guide to living well in a complex world. This book turns the science of well-being into something deeply human and practical.”
- Prof. Robert J Waldinger
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"Warm, wise and grounded in evidence, this book offers simple ideas that can make everyday life better — for you and the people around you."
- Nic Marks
PODCAST
Action for Happiness
In the Action for Happiness podcast, Dr Mark Williamson hosts experts and inspiring guests to talk about a range of themes relating to wellbeing, from the basics like sleep and movement to new ideas on mindset, resilience, relationships, purpose and more.
THE MOST POPULAR EPISODES
How To Stop Overthinking with Dr Jessamy Hibberd
Happier Thinking with Mo Gawdat
How To Change with Prof. Katy Milkman
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