5th February-12th March 2026
The Certificate course titled “The Science and Practice of Happiness: Lessons in Flourishing,” organized under the aegis of IQAC, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, in collaboration with Rekhi Foundation for Happiness, spanned across 30 hours from 5th February to 12th March 2026. This course aimed to provide tangible, practical tools people can use during times of crisis and develop habits that would elevate their physical and mental well-being. In a time where India has been continuously ranking moderately low on the World Happiness Index, this initiative is one-of-a-kind as it draws inspiration from the works of Seligman, Csikszentmihalyi, Duckworth, and many more.
Over 80 inquisitive individuals come together to better understand what happiness is and what can be done to flourish in life. The course took them on a journey from understanding the empirical basis of happiness to concepts such as Mindfulness, Grit, Resilience, Flow, Vitality, while centering on contemporary ideas of happiness in career, daily life, and in the digital world. The esteemed speakers combined their expertise, knowledge, and multiple experiential exercises to effectively convey their subject material. The course syllabus was contextualized to the present times and is on par with the courses offered globally. The course culminated in the session on ‘Designing a Happy Life’, which offered practical solutions to increase happiness and flourishing in individual lives. The Valedictory ceremony saw the participants being awarded a ‘Certificate of Completion’ for their academic rigor, continued engagement, and performance. The course received much appreciation and warmth from the enrolled candidates and a huge demand from people who look forward to being a part of this program in the future. In essence, this has been a learning curve for the participants and organizers alike, and this is just the first step on the long journey of having a fulfilling, flourishing life.