Yale University - The Science of Well-Being for Teens
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The Science of Well-Being for Teens at Coursera Overview
Duration | 10 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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The Science of Well-Being for Teens at Coursera Highlights
- Earn a certificate of completion
The Science of Well-Being for Teens at Coursera Course details
- In this course, you will explore what the field of psychology teaches us about how to be happier, how to feel less stressed, and how to thrive in high school and beyond
- The lessons along with short weekly ?happiness homework? assignments will ultimately prepare you to put these scientific findings into practice
- The ultimate goal is for you to feel better and build healthier habits. Parents, teachers, and other professionals supporting teenagers may also find the course beneficial
The Science of Well-Being for Teens at Coursera Curriculum
Misconceptions about happiness
Why take Yale's most popular course?
What does it even mean to be happy?
Is becoming happier a selfish thing to do?
Do life circumstances determine happiness?
What are the benefits of being happier?
Our mind lies to us about happiness
Misconceptions #1: Money & Awesome Stuff
Misconceptions #2: Grades & College Admissions
Misconceptions #3: Screen Time & Social Media
Module 1 Quiz
Biases that get in the way of happiness
Our minds are bad at predicting our feelings
Happiness Problem #1: We get used to stuff but don't know it
How can we deal with hedonic adaptation?
Happiness Problem #2: We compare ourselves a lot PART 1
Happiness Homework
Module 2
Happiness Homework Checkpoint
Behaviors that make us happy
What make us happier: Behaviors
Social Connection
Kindness
Flow & Fun
Signature Strengths
Healthy Habits
Time Affluence
Happiness Homework
Module 3 Quiz
Happiness Homework Checkpoint
Thoughts that make us happy
What make us happier: Thoughts
Experiencing gratitude
Practicing mindfulness
Fighting your inner critic
Getting some perspective
Developing the right mindset
Happiness Homework
Module 4 Quiz
Happiness Homework Checkpoint
Feelings that make us happy
What make us happier: Feelings
Accepting negative emotions
Bridging our empathy gaps
Regulating our fight-or-flight response
Module 5 Quiz
Happiness Homework Checkpoint
Achieving happiness goals
Putting happiness tips into practice
Situation
Time
Happiness is up to you!
Happiness Homework
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Module 6 Quiz
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