The Secret to a Happy and Healthy Life

Unlock the keys to lasting happiness and wellbeing with this engaging lesson plan inspired by Robert Waldinger’s TEDx talk “What Makes a Good Life?”. Perfect for B2–C1 English learners, this 60–90 minute lesson combines thought-provoking discussion, vocabulary building, and video comprehension activities to explore what truly matters in life.

Students will:

• Reflect on the role of relationships, health, and life priorities in long-term happiness.

• Learn and practice essential vocabulary drawn from the TEDx talk.

• Improve listening comprehension through guided video activities.

• Develop speaking and critical thinking skills through engaging discussions.

• Explore personal values and real-life connections in a meaningful way.

Ideal for teachers seeking a lesson that sparks reflection, conversation, and language development while connecting students to timeless insights from one of the world’s longest-running studies on happiness.