HAPPINESS CURRICULUM: INCULCATING MINDFULNESS AMONGST STUDENTS

The Happiness Curriculum represents the first structured initiative aimed at fostering the holistic development of all learners within the formal education system. It is unique in its emphasis on integrating mindfulness and social-emotional learning into daily practice. Children today often experience either overstimulation or under stimulation, making them increasingly vulnerable to psychological challenges over time. Alongside academic pressures, students also face stress from various sources, such as family issues, socio-cultural factors, and peer conflicts, which can contribute to long-term emotional and physiological difficulties. The Happiness Curriculum envisions a learning environment where children feel happy, engaged, and emotionally secure.