E-learning: The Science of Well-Being
Location: Online / MOOC
Dates: any time
Duration: 19 hours
Rating: 4.9 / 5.0 out of 19 181 ratings
Participating countries: any country
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Organizer: Yale University at Coursera
Cost:
- FREE
- $49 with certificate
The Science of Well-Being
In this course you will engage in a series of challenges designed to increase your own happiness and build more productive habits. As preparation for these tasks, Professor Laurie Santos reveals misconceptions about happiness, annoying features of the mind that lead us to think the way we do, and the research that can help us change. You will ultimately be prepared to successfully incorporate a specific wellness activity into your life.
Instructor
Laurie Santos
Programme
Introduction
WEEK 1: 2 hours to complete.
Why take this course?
Misconceptions About Happiness
WEEK 2: 2 hours to complete
What do we think will make us happy?
Why Our Expectations are so Bad
WEEK 3: 2 hours to complete
Why do we mispredict what makes us happy?
How Can We Overcome Our Biases
WEEK 4: 2 hours to complete
How we counteract our annoying features of the mind?
Stuff that Really Makes Us Happy
WEEK 5: 3 hours to complete
What can we do to improve our happiness?
Putting Strategies into Practice
WEEK 6: 2 hours to complete
How can we intentionally put these strategies into practice and build healthier habits?
Start Your Final Rewirement Challenge
WEEK 7: 1 hour to complete
What rewirement will you commit to for the next 4 weeks?
Continue Your Rewirement Challenge
WEEK 8: 1 hour to complete
How can you rely on others to help you change your behaviors?
Continue Your Rewirement Challenge
WEEK 9: 1 hour to complete
How can you design your environment to help you change your behaviors?
Submit Your Final Assignment
WEEK 10: 2 hours to complete
What mindset can you have to appreciate your progress so far and continue your progress beyond the course?
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