The Happiness Workshop Introduction

Happiness: it may be the greatest thing that we possess, but how exactly do we go about getting it? Try Susan Quilliam's twelve-step plan for a more fulfilled life

Are you happy about yourself? If the answer is no, then help is here. There's never been so much research about how to live a satisfied and blissful life. Over the past 50 years, experts have been exploring what makes people happy - the lifestyle, thinking patterns, relationships and approach to life you need in order to be relaxed, satisfied and emotionally fulfilled.

This four-week plan will help you to take stock of your life and pinpoint which areas you need to work at improving. To start, take The Happiness Test and discover your happiness quotient. With your results to hand, move onto week one of the plan and get started. Have an inspirational and happy journey!

The Happiness Workshop
Week one: Happy body
You are what you eat, so follow a healthy lifestyle.

Week two: Happy mind
Have a happy attitude to life and you will cope with its ups and downs.

Week three: Happy interactions
Happy relationships are the secret of contentment. Create a positive social network.

Week four: Happy life
The secret of happiness is to have a purpose to life. Set and achieve your life goals.

Get happy!
Here's the place to talk about the issues you face.