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.THE SCIENCE OF WELL BEING WAS PRODUCED IN PART DUE TO THE GENEROUS FUNDING OF THE DAVID F. SWENSEN FUND FOR INNOVATION IN TEACHING.
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Introduction
Week 2
Misconceptions About Happiness
Week 3
Why Our Expectations are so Bad
Week 4
How Can We Overcome Our Biases
Week 5
Stuff that Really Makes Us Happy
Week 6
Putting Strategies into Practice
Week 7
Start Your Final Rewirement Challenge
Week 8
Continue Your Rewirement Challenge
Week 9
Continue Your Rewirement Challenge
Week 10
Submit Your Final Assignment
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Awesome course. I am really happy that I took this course and benefited from it. Some of the practice I learnt are life changing and have had a very profound impact on my life. Thank you Prof Santos.
I couldn't have asked for a better class to be offered during this time. Got to learn a lot about myself and why I think or do certain things without even thinking about it. Thank you for this course!
Grateful for this course and you Professor Santos! Very insightful and engaging analysis of positive psychology. The knowledge I gained from and skills that I learned through will last me a lifetime.
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.
