The Science of Happiness
Beginner
Online
11 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 14165 | yes | UC Berkeley |
The Syllabus
- How to Navigate the Science of Happiness
- Welcome to the Course!
- Check In #1
- What is Happiness?
- Why Does Happiness Matter?
- Problem Set #1
- Happiness Practice #1: Three Good Things
- Happiness and Positive Emotions
- Pessimism, Myths and Misconceptions about Happiness
- Problem Set #2
- Pre-recorded Live Video Q&As I
- Check In #2
- Happiness and Social Connection
- Why Do Social Connections Foster Happiness?
- We're Built to Connect
- Problem Set #3
- Happiness Practice #2: Active Listening
- Romantic Relationships, Family, and Friendships
- The Science of Empathy
- Problem Set #4
- Check In #3
- Compassion, Kindness and Happiness
- The What and Why of Compassion
- Problem Set #5
- The Kindness-Happiness Loop
- Happiness Practice #3: Random Acts of Kindness
- Skeptics and Champions of Compassion and Kindness
- Momentous Kindness
- Problem Set #6
- Check In #4
- Cooperation and Happiness
- Peacemaking and Reconciliation
- Problem Set #7
- The Science of Forgiveness
- Happiness Practice #4: Forgiving
- Building Trust
- Problem Set #8
- Pre-recorded Live Video Q&As II
- Check In #5
- Reflections on Happiness Practice #4
- Review Section: Weeks 1 to 4
- Midterm Exam
- Mid-Course Rating
- Check In #6
- Mindful Awareness & Happiness
- What is Mindfulness?
- Problem Set #9
- Happiness Practice #5: Mindfulness
- Benefits of Mindfulness for Mind, Brain, and Body
- Real-World Applications of Mindfulness
- Problem Set #10
- Pre-recorded Live Video Q&A III
- Check In #7
- Mental Habits of Happiness
- Self-Compassion: A Path to Resilience and Happiness
- Happiness Practice #6: Self-Compassionate Letter
- Problem Set #11
- Finding "Flow" and Setting Goals
- Happiness Practice #7: Best Possible Self
- Problem Set #12
- Check In #8
- Gratitude and Happiness
- Happiness Practice #8: Gratitude Letter
- This Is Your Mind, On Gratitude
- Problem Set #13
- Gratitude, the Body and Relationships
- Challenges to Gratitude
- Happiness Practice #9: Gratitude Journal
- Scaling Gratitude
- Problem Set #14
- Pre-Recorded Live Video Q&As IV
- Let's Discuss: Gratitude Science Q&As
- Check In #9
- The Cutting Edge: Awe, Wonder, and Beauty
- Happiness Practice #10: Awe Walk
- Laughter, Play, and Narrative
- Problem Set #15
- Finding Your "Fit"
- Problem Set #16
- Pre-Recorded Live Video Q&A V
- Synthesis and Farewell
- Final Check In
- Review Section: Weeks 6 to 9
- Final Exam
- Post-Course Survey
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