The Science of Well-Being

The Science of Well-Being

Instructor: Laurie Santos

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

40,291 reviews

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

98%

Most learners liked this course

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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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6 videos6 readings1 assignment

6 videosTotal 21 minutes

Start Your Journey1 minute
Become Happier by Learning & Applying Psychological Science4 minutes
Hear the Story Behind the Course4 minutes
What is the G.I. Joe Fallacy?5 minutes
A Good Job7 minutes
Watch out for scams1 minute

6 readingsTotal 55 minutes

Welcome Letter from Professor Santos5 minutes
Course Requirements & Rewirements10 minutes
Measure Your Happiness and Discover Your Strengths10 minutes
References & Notes10 minutes
Optional Pre-Course Survey10 minutes
Free Access to the Course10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 5 minutes

Quick Quiz 5 minutes

What do we think will make us happy?

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5 videos3 readings1 assignment

5 videosTotal 59 minutes

Part 2 - Money12 minutes
Money - Updated! 7 minutes
Awesome Stuff, True Love, Perfect Body & Good Grades13 minutes
Annoying Features of the Mind7 minutes
Question & Answer22 minutes

3 readingsTotal 25 minutes

Savoring & Gratitude10 minutes
Learn More from Dr. Santos5 minutes
References & Notes10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Module 2 Quiz 15 minutes

Why do we mispredict what makes us happy?

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6 videos2 readings1 assignment

How we counteract our annoying features of the mind?

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5 videos2 readings1 assignment

What can we do to improve our happiness?

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10 videos2 readings1 assignment

10 videosTotal 144 minutes

Good Job21 minutes
Good Grades18 minutes
Kindness10 minutes
Interview with Elizabeth Dunn16 minutes
Social Connection13 minutes
Interview with Nicholas Epley23 minutes
Time Affluence6 minutes
Mind Control19 minutes
Healthy Practices11 minutes
Question & Answer7 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Meditation & Gratitude Visit10 minutes
References & Notes10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 20 minutes

Module 5 Quiz 20 minutes

How can we intentionally put these strategies into practice and build healthier habits?

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6 videos7 readings2 assignments

6 videosTotal 67 minutes

Part 1 - Situation Support5 minutes
Part 2 - Goal Setting14 minutes
Interview with Gabriele Oettingen33 minutes
Question & Answer11 minutes
Recap3 minutes
Conclusion1 minute

7 readingsTotal 63 minutes

Mystery Rewirement10 minutes
References & Notes10 minutes
Final Rewirement Challenge10 minutes
Measure Your Happiness10 minutes
Contribute to Research10 minutes
Optional Post-Course Survey10 minutes
Are you an educator?3 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 45 minutes

Module 6 Quiz 15 minutes
Reflect on the Rewirement Challenge30 minutes

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Laurie Santos

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Reviewed on Sep 21, 2020

I found the course content to be interesting and very well organized. I often find myself thinking about the ideas presented and how to apply them to my daily life. Dr.Laurie Santos did a great job!

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2020

Loved the course. Filled with so many eye-opening nuggets as to what actually does (or doesn't) make us happier. Would recommend this to anyone wishing to learn more about the science of well-being.

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2020

Very relevant course for a hectic young adult life full of pressures. Exposes the illusions and assumptions many of us have about what (will) makes us happy and gives solutions on how to change that.

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