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Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career

Learn science-based strategies to enhance your happiness, well-being, and career satisfaction in this comprehensive course.

Learn science-based strategies to enhance your happiness, well-being, and career satisfaction in this comprehensive course.

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of personal development and career design, based on scientific research and expert insights. Led by Jordan I Maness from the University of Colorado Boulder, the course guides learners through understanding and enhancing their happiness set-point, developing positive mental habits, and aligning their careers with their interests, skills, and values. Over eight modules, participants will explore key concepts such as the PERMA model of well-being, design thinking for career planning, and effective storytelling for personal and professional growth. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics including gratitude practice, mindfulness, time management, career alignment, and goal setting. Through a mix of video lectures, readings, discussions, and practical exercises, students will develop a toolkit for designing a more fulfilling life and career. By the end of the course, learners will have a clear understanding of what it means to thrive and concrete strategies for enhancing their overall well-being and professional satisfaction.

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Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career

This course includes

24 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,435

What you'll learn

  • Define what it means to be flourishing in life and describe the benefits of doing so

  • Identify the components that affect your happiness set-point and participate in exercises to enhance it

  • Name the 5 elements of thriving and which element has the greatest impact on the rest

  • Pinpoint the key aspects of career alignment and assess your own interests, strengths, and values

  • Apply design thinking principles to career planning and decision-making

  • Develop effective storytelling skills for personal and professional contexts

Skills you'll gain

personal development
positive psychology
career planning
well-being
happiness
design thinking
mindfulness
goal setting

This course includes:

4 Hours PreRecorded video

8 assignments

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

FullTime access

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There are 8 modules in this course

This course provides a comprehensive framework for designing a fulfilling life and career, grounded in scientific research and practical strategies. Through eight modules, learners explore the multifaceted aspects of personal and professional thriving. The curriculum begins with an introduction to the concept of flourishing and the PERMA model of well-being. It then delves into understanding and enhancing one's happiness set-point, developing positive mental habits, and intentional time management. A significant portion of the course focuses on career alignment, helping students identify their interests, skills, strengths, and values to make informed career decisions. The course incorporates design thinking principles for career planning and teaches effective storytelling techniques for personal and professional contexts. Throughout the program, students engage in various assessments, reflective exercises, and discussions to apply the concepts to their own lives. The final module synthesizes the course content and guides learners in setting SMART goals for continued growth and development.

Introduction

Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete

The Happiness Set-Point

Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete

The Power of Your Thoughts

Module 3 · 5 Hours to complete

Intentional Use of Your Time

Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete

The Power of Career Alignment

Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete

Designing Your Career

Module 6 · 3 Hours to complete

Telling Your Story

Module 7 · 2 Hours to complete

Summary and Moving Forward

Module 8 · 2 Hours to complete

Fee Structure

Payment options

Financial Aid

Instructor

Jordan I Maness
Jordan I Maness

5 rating

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2,149 Students

1 Course

Jordan I. Maness, Career Advising Specialist at the University of Colorado Boulder

Jordan Maness, M.Ed., is a seasoned Career Advising Specialist and Certified Life Coach with nearly 20 years of experience in career coaching and lecturing. He graduated with honors from the University of Colorado and has pursued a diverse career path, including roles as a sportscaster, consultant, entrepreneur, and sketch-comedy performer. Driven by a desire for personal growth, he earned a Master’s in Counseling from UCLA and became a Certified Life Coach through the Certified Coaching Federation.

Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career

This course includes

24 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,435

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