Brilliant, Passionate You
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Duration | 19 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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Brilliant, Passionate You at Coursera Course details
- This course is an interdisciplinary look at how we can make each day the best day of our lives by examining the question, ?How can you be your most brilliant, passionate self?? You will be joined on this journey by our animated host, Lewis!
- You will envision your ?perfect day? and then slowly deconstruct the elements of that day to better understand key elements such as finding your purpose, defining success, mental and physical health, the importance of community, and navigating risks and challenges. In addition, you will hear stories from a diverse array of individuals, including students, doctors, teachers, professional storytellers, professional athletes, coaches, and others sharing their own journeys, communities, and sources of inspiration.
- Finally, you will participate in the What?s Your Purpose? Project, utilizing storytelling techniques to share your own purpose and inspire other members of this global learning community to pursue theirs.
Brilliant, Passionate You at Coursera Curriculum
The Best Day of My Life
The Brilliant, Passionate You
Trailer: Soul
The Best Day of My Life
Becoming Your Brilliant Passionate Self
My Best Day, with Dr. Okanlami
My Best Day, with Professor Sankaran
Being the Best Version of Yourself, with Aaron Gougis
Course Overview
Help us learn more about you!
Imagine
"Picturing the Best Day of Your Life" - A Letter from Lewis
Welcome to Week 1, Lesson 2
A Brief Introduction to the Gamut Workbook
What Do You Want to Be Known for on Earth?
What Do You Want to Be Known for on Earth?
Purpose: Find Your Why
Who Am I?
What Do I Value?
7 Questions Exercise Introduction
Three Questions about Purpose
Feeding Your Soul
Defining Yourself and Finding Success
The Odyssey Plan Activity
On Street Interviews - What is Success?
What is Success?
What is a Growth Mindset and How Can it Help You Succeed?
Mindful Self-Compassion
Creating a Personalized Action Plan - Overview
Creating Your Action Plan
You and Your Purpose
"Reflecting on your Purpose" - A Letter from Lewis
Welcome to Week 2, Lesson 2
Disclaimer for Feeding Your Soul Video
How Have You Redefined Your Life's Purpose Over Time?
Odyssey Plan Handout
Welcome to Week 2, Lesson 3
Introducing the Personalized Action Plan
Crafting an Action Plan - A Letter From Lewis
"What?s My Purpose?" - A Letter from Lewis
Module 2, Lesson 1 Quiz
Feeling Your Best Self
Feeling Your Best Self
The Importance of Physical Fitness and Adaptive Sports
Start with Om
Gratitude Journals
The Epidemic of Chronic Partial Sleep Deprivation
Two-Process Sleep Model
Sleep Duration
Keep Going and Slow Down by Managing Your Energy
Vignettes on Sleep Deprivation
Balancing Work, Play, and Love
Take Each Day as Something Special
Getting Back to Basics
"Reflecting on Intent" - A Letter from Lewis
Reflecting on Sleep - A Letter from Lewis
Energy Audit Activity
How has physical and mental health impacted the quality of your life?
Disclaimer for Take Each Day As Something Special Video
The Schema Exercise
Building a Brilliant, Passionate Community
Building a Brilliant, Passionate Community
If You Want to Go Far, Go Together
Thinking About Communities: An Interview with Dr. McCray
Culture: It matters more than ever
Introducing the GIVE Model
Introducing Strength Spotting
Look for helper feelings in your culture
Learning from Your Community
See yourself through the eyes of others
Introduction to Communities
How Do We Create Positive Cultures? - A Letter from Lewis
A Deeper Dive into the GIVE Model
Welcome to Module 4, Lesson 2
Reflecting on Helper Feelings - A Letter from Lewis
What?s important in a community?
What?s the Best Day of Your Life? - A Letter from Lewis
Navigating Challenges and Risks When Leading a Passionate Life
Navigating Challenges and Risks When Leading a Passionate Life
The Energy Engagement Map
The Flourishing Triangle
What is Grit, Why Do Gritty People Succeed, and How Can You Develop Your Grit
Four Types of Givers and Requesters
The Reciprocity Ring
Making a Thoughtful Request for Help
What is an Opportunity?
The Power of Work
Healthy Conflict
Approaching Conflict Constructively
Self-Care Strategies
Navigating Challenges
Maintaining Passions in the Face of Adversity
Maintaining Hope in Trying Times
Try the Energy Engagement Map Activity
Your Flourishing Triangle
Reflecting on Grit
Reflecting on Energy, Grit, Reciprocity, and Opportunity - A Letter from Lewis
Module 5, Lesson 1 Quiz
Empowering a Passionate World
Empowering a Passionate World
What is Reflection?
Each of Us Has a Story to Tell
Storytelling and Belief Systems
Inciting Empathy
Introduction to Story Structure
Storytelling: Holly Hughes
Storytelling: Ashley Lucas
Storytelling: Priscilla Lindsay
Using Your Passions to Empower Others
The Power of Reflection
Reflection Guidelines: The Five Cs
Introducing Stories and Belief Systems - A Letter from Lewis
Welcome to Week 6: Lesson 3
Welcome to Week 6, Lesson 4
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Module 6, Lesson 2 Quiz
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