{"id":1296157,"date":"2026-03-29T17:35:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T15:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/albatrossglobal.org\/finding-happy\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T09:21:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T07:21:52","slug":"finding-happy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/albatrossglobal.org\/en\/finding-happy\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding Happy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Finding Happy: A New Approach to Mindfulness for the Next Generation<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Subheadline:<\/strong><br\/>A global curriculum, narrated book, and AI-powered learning experience inspired by Harvard psychologist <strong>Professor Ellen Langer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CTA:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch the story<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the curriculum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access the experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UNESCO Event : Finding Happy AIEdtech project\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VNBIKkgbyMg?start=21&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Short caption:<br\/> A<em>new way to teach mindfulness, happiness, and self-awareness to young people.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. What is Finding Happy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>multilingual narrated book and curriculum<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designed for <strong>youth and young adults (10+)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combines:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storytelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emotional learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Core idea:<\/strong><br\/><em>Happiness is not something we find-it&#8217;s something we learn to create.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Built with <strong>Professor Ellen Langer (Harvard)<\/strong>, widely known as the <em>&#8220;mother of mindfulness&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Translates decades of psychological research into an <strong>accessible, engaging format for young minds<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. The Science Behind It: Langer Mindfulness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Different Kind of Mindfulness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not about meditation-but about <strong>active engagement with life<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defined as:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Curiosity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seeing things from multiple perspectives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key insight:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Most people operate in &#8220;mindlessness&#8221;:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automatic thinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rigid categories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of awareness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Finding Happy teaches:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to notice new things<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to think flexibly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to create meaning in everyday experiences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Impact:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improves well-being, creativity, and resilience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. A Global Learning Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Narrated Book (15 Languages)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accessible worldwide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designed for:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Schools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Families<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Independent learners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Narrated by a <strong>team of Harvard graduates<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combines:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Storytelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emotional intelligence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scientific insight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Curriculum: Learning Happiness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Structured Psychoeducation Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Modular curriculum based on the book<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaches:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Emotional awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decision-making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-perception<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kindness &amp; empathy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Core framework (example):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Generous<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authentic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(GLADO approach from the book<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Digital Twin Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learn Directly from Ellen Langer&#8217;s Thinking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI-powered <strong>digital twin<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interactive learning companion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What it enables:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask questions about happiness &amp; mindset<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore real-life scenarios<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn through conversation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Makes world-class psychological insight <strong>accessible and scalable<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transforms passive learning into <strong>active engagement<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Formats &amp; Extensions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udcd8 Narrated Book \/ Ebook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf93 Licensed Curriculum for schools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfac Animated Movie (in development)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udd16 AI Digital Twin Experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Why This Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Youth mental health is a global challenge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traditional education teaches <strong>what to think<\/strong>, not <strong>how to think<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Finding Happy bridges that gap by teaching:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-agency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key message:<\/strong><br\/><em>When young people learn how their minds work, they gain the power to shape their lives.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Call to Action<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buy the book<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>License the curriculum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the digital experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring Finding Happy to your school<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finding Happy: A New Approach to Mindfulness for the Next Generation Subheadline:A global curriculum, narrated book, and AI-powered learning experience inspired by Harvard psychologist Professor Ellen Langer. CTA: Short caption: Anew way to teach mindfulness, happiness, and self-awareness to young people. 3. What is Finding Happy? 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