In this course you will engage in a series of challenges designed to increase your own happiness and build more productive habits. As preparation for these tasks, Professor Laurie Santos reveals misconceptions about happiness, annoying features of the mind that lead us to think the way we do, and the research that can help us change. You will ultimately be prepared to successfully incorporate a specific wellness activity into your life.
Dive into the Science of Well-Being, a comprehensive course offered by Yale University on Coursera, designed to explore the fundamentals of happiness and well-being. With 19 hours of engaging content spread over 3 weeks, this course provides a flexible schedule and the opportunity to learn at your own pace. Discover actionable strategies to improve your life satisfaction, build healthier habits, and intentionally practice these techniques for lasting change. Earn a shareable certificate and boost your personal development journey.
Explore the Department of Psychology at New York University, a leading institution for psychological research and education. Discover our upcoming events, research initiatives, and academic programs in cognition, perception, and developmental psychology.
The field of Psychology first emerged at Harvard in the late 1800's under the scholarship of William James, and ever since then Harvard has been at the forefront of the field. The Department has a long and rich history, and its past faculty and researchers have included some of the most famous names in psychology, including B.F. Skinner, Gordon Allport, Jerome Bruner, George Miller, and Henry Murray. Psychology is one of the most popular courses of study among undergraduates at Harvard.
The Department of Psychology at Northwestern University is dedicated to research and teaching in the field of psychology, covering a range of research directions from non-human primate vocalizations and cognition to political bias. Our faculty and students conduct cutting-edge research across various domains, including cognitive, social, developmental, and clinical psychology, providing profound insights into human behavior and mental processes.