The Science of Well-Being
About this Course
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.
SKILLS YOU WILL GAIN:
- Gratitude
- Happiness
- Meditation
- Savoring
Syllabus
What you will learn from this course
Introduction
Why take this course?
Misconceptions About Happiness
What do we think will make us happy?
Why Our Expectations are so Bad
Why do we mispredict what makes us happy?
How Can We Overcome Our Biases
How we counteract our annoying features of the mind?
Stuff that Really Makes Us Happy
What can we do to improve our happiness?
Putting Strategies into Practice
How can we intentionally put these strategies into practice and build healthier habits?
HStart Your Final Rewirement Challenge
What rewirement will you commit to for the next 4 weeks?
Continue Your Rewirement Challenge
How can you rely on others to help you change your behaviors?
Continue Your Rewirement Challenge
How can you design your environment to help you change your behaviors?
Submit Your Final Assignment
What mindset can you have to appreciate your progress so far and continue your progress beyond the course?
Instructors
Laurie Santos
Professor
Yale University