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The Science of Well-Being
The Science of Well-Being
Instructor: Laurie Santos
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19 hours to complete
3 weeks at 6 hours a week
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- Category: Gratitude
- Category: Happiness
- Category: Meditation
- Category: Savoring
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There are 10 modules in this course
Why take this course?
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5 videos9 readings2 plugins
What do we think will make us happy?
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7 videos3 readings1 assignment
Why do we mispredict what makes us happy?
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8 videos3 readings1 assignment
How we counteract our annoying features of the mind?
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7 videos3 readings1 assignment
What can we do to improve our happiness?
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11 videos3 readings1 assignment
How can we intentionally put these strategies into practice and build healthier habits?
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5 videos3 readings1 assignment
What rewirement will you commit to for the next 4 weeks?
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1 video3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
How can you rely on others to help you change your behaviors?
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1 video2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
How can you design your environment to help you change your behaviors?
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1 video2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
What mindset can you have to appreciate your progress so far and continue your progress beyond the course?
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4 videos6 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt2 plugins
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4.9 (15,442 ratings)Top Instructor
Laurie Santos
Yale University
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Reviewed on Mar 30, 2023
This course was really interesting! I loved it. The teacher was amazing and very engaging. And it was my first time doing peer-graded assignments, i was scared but i did it and i'm so proud of myself.
SN
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Reviewed on Aug 27, 2020
This is an outstanding course! I was able to change into a more positive and productive mindset as taught in this course. I highly recommend it to everyone regardless of your profession or background.
JR
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Reviewed on Jun 15, 2020
Love this course! Best class I’ve taken. I teach Social Skills and there are so many things I can incorporate into my classes as well as tools I can use in my own life! - Thank You!
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