The Science of Well-Being

Introduction to the course covering core concepts, the G.I. Joe Fallacy, and baseline happiness measurements. Includes course requirements, rewirements tracking, and initial happiness assessments using PERMA Profiler and Authentic Happiness Inventory.

Explores common misconceptions about what makes us happy, including the role of jobs, money, material possessions, and relationships. Covers concepts of savoring and gratitude, and annoying features of the mind.

Examines why we mispredict what makes us happy, focusing on kindness, social connection, and four key annoying features of the mind that affect our happiness predictions.

Focuses on strategies to counteract cognitive biases, including exercise, sleep, rethinking materialism, and managing hedonic adaptation. Includes practical approaches to reset reference points.

Explores evidence-based practices for increasing happiness, including meditation, kindness, social connection, time affluence, and mind control. Features interviews with experts and practical applications.

Covers implementation strategies for building healthier habits, including situation support and goal setting. Includes expert interview on behavioral change and practical applications.

Introduces the four-week rewirement challenge, where students commit to implementing a specific well-being practice. Includes guidance for challenge selection and implementation.

Second week of the rewirement challenge, focusing on using social support for behavior change. Includes progress tracking and community engagement.

Third week of the rewirement challenge, emphasizing environmental design for behavior change. Includes strategies for creating supportive environments.

Final module focusing on progress reflection, happiness measurement, and future planning. Includes student discussions, final assessments, and strategies for maintaining progress.