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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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
This course includes:
4 Hours PreRecorded video
8 assignments
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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
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Instructor
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.
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