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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 14165yesUC 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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