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Using Science to Become Happier (Health & Wellness, Personal Development, Lifestyle, & Psychology)

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Overview

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Learn the facts and misconceptions about what makes a person truly happy. Find out what your "Happiness Baseline" is and how to raise your level. Develop the skills to lead a happier life.

This lesson is based partially on the 75-year long Harvard Grant Study and one of Yale University's most popular classes which happen to be on the science of happiness. You will learn about the ten areas of thought and action that not only greatly influence a person's perceived level of happiness but also which you have control over changing. Forty percent of your happiness depends on learning and implementing this skillset. Start sooner than later.

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Hope to see you in class again soon!

Syllabus

  • Welcome to the Science of Happiness
  • Mystery Question
  • Common Misconceptions About Happiness
  • What Causes the Sense of Happiness
  • Which Thoughts Have Greatest Influence
  • Which Actions Have Greatest Influence
  • Mystery Questions Answered and Our Conclusion

Taught by

Cal Hyslop MBA, University Instructor

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