/ Short Courses /
Start date:
June 2025
Places:
Places are awarded on a "first paid first serve" basis due to demand.
Cost / delivery:
£175 / on-campus
1 day (28 June)

In today’s fast-paced and often unpredictable world, maintaining positivity and happiness can feel like a challenge.
This course will equip you with the tools to navigate life’s difficulties with a positive mindset.
You’ll learn practical, evidence-based strategies to cultivate a resilient, optimistic outlook. You’ll explore techniques such as mindfulness, gratitude practices, and cognitive reframing—approaches that can help you thrive even in the face of adversity.
By the end of the course, you’ll feel empowered to maintain a positive attitude, improve your overall happiness, and handle life’s challenges with resilience and ease.
Intended audience
This course is designed for anyone who wants to take control of their mental and emotional wellbeing, from professionals experiencing workplace stress to individuals seeking a more balanced life.
Why this course?
- Evidence-based strategies: learn practical, research-backed techniques for cultivating positivity and resilience in your everyday life
- Personal wellbeing: develop skills to manage stress, overcome challenges, and enhance your emotional wellbeing
- Mindset shifts: explore how small shifts in mindset can create lasting changes in your perspective and happiness
- Interactive learning: engage in hands-on exercises and discussions that help you apply positivity practices in real-world situations
- Expert guidance: benefit from advice and insights from well-being professionals who can guide you through building a lasting, positive mindset
Course overview
This one-day course explores practical strategies for maintaining a positive mindset and emotional wellbeing in the face of life’s challenges.
Drawing on psychological research, mindfulness techniques, and resilience-building exercises, you will learn how to cultivate happiness, manage stress, and develop a more optimistic outlook.
- Understand the psychological foundations of happiness and wellbeing
- Develop practical techniques for managing stress and building resilience
- Explore the role of gratitude, mindfulness, and positive thinking in daily life
- Learn strategies for maintaining motivation and emotional balance in difficult times
- Create a personal action plan for sustaining positivity and happiness
