"The Key to Happiness: Continuous Practice Revealed by New Study"

A study from the University of Bristol's 'Science of Happiness' course reveals that while learning evidence-informed habits for well-being can initially boost happiness, sustained effort and continued practice of these habits, such as gratitude and meditation, are necessary for long-term benefits. The study emphasizes the importance of ongoing mental health practices and challenges the prevailing 'self-care' narrative by emphasizing outward-focused activities. The course, launched in 2018, has shown a 10 to 15% improvement in well-being for students, but only those who continued implementing the course learnings maintained that improved well-being when surveyed again two years later.