This course is an interdisciplinary look at how we can make each day the best day of our lives by examining the question, “How can you be your most brilliant, passionate self?” You will be joined on this journey by our animated host, Lewis!
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Approx. 19 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
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University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
The Best Day of My Life
In this module, you'll envision the best day of your life. This will be the basis for all of the individual elements we examine in the course.
2 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 27 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz
7 videos
Trailer: Soul2m
The Best Day of My Life1m
Becoming Your Brilliant Passionate Self9m
My Best Day, with Dr. Okanlami4m
My Best Day, with Professor Sankaran2m
Being the Best Version of Yourself3m
6 readings
Course Overview5m
Help us learn more about you!10m
Imagine10m
"Picturing the Best Day of Your Life" - A Letter from Lewis5m
Welcome to Week 1, Lesson 21m
A Brief Introduction to the Gamut Workbook10m
4 hours to complete
What Do You Want to Be Known for on Earth?
This module will help you identify your purpose and define personal success.
4 hours to complete
15 videos (Total 95 min), 10 readings, 2 quizzes
15 videos
Purpose: Find Your Why2m
Who Am I?2m
What Do I Value?3m
7 Questions Exercise Introduction3m
Three Questions about Purpose10m
Feeding Your Soul5m
Defining Yourself and Finding Success4m
The Odyssey Plan Activity4m
On Street Interviews - What is Success?1m
What is Success?23m
What is a Growth Mindset and How Can it Help You Succeed?14m
Mindful Self-Compassion 6m
Creating a Personalized Action Plan - Overview1m
Creating Your Action Plan9m
10 readings
You and Your Purpose5m
"Reflecting on your Purpose" - A Letter from Lewis1m
Welcome to Week 2, Lesson 22m
Disclaimer for Feeding Your Soul Video10m
How Have You Redefined Your Life's Purpose Over Time? 2m
Odyssey Plan Handout10m
Welcome to Week 2, Lesson 32m
Introducing the Personalized Action Plan2m
Crafting an Action Plan - A Letter From Lewis30m
"What’s My Purpose?" - A Letter from Lewis5m
1 practice exercise
Module 2, Lesson 1 Quiz5m
3 hours to complete
Feeling Your Best Self
This module explores the importance of physical and mental health in order to be your best self.
3 hours to complete
11 videos (Total 66 min), 7 readings, 1 quiz
11 videos
The Importance of Physical Fitness and Adaptive Sports6m
Start with Om4m
Gratitude Journals4m
The Epidemic of Chronic Partial Sleep Deprivation6m
Two-Process Sleep Model7m
Sleep Duration1m
Keep Going and Slow Down by Managing Your Energy3m
Vignettes on Sleep Deprivation1m
Balancing Work, Play, and Love14m
Take Each Day as Something Special14m
7 readings
Getting Back to Basics2m
"Reflecting on Intent" - A Letter from Lewis2m
Reflecting on Sleep - A Letter from Lewis2m
Energy Audit Activity10m
How has physical and mental health impacted the quality of your life?2m
Disclaimer for Take Each Day As Something Special Video10m
The Schema Exercise10m
3 hours to complete
Building a Brilliant, Passionate Community
In this module, we'll explore the importance of a strong community connection and learn about the GIVE model.
3 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 49 min), 7 readings, 1 quiz
9 videos
If You Want to Go Far, Go Together10m
Thinking About Communities: An Interview with Dr. McCray 9m
Culture: It matters more than ever 3m
Introducing the GIVE Model5m
Introducing Strength Spotting4m
Look for helper feelings in your culture 4m
Learning from Your Community4m
See yourself through the eyes of others5m
7 readings
Introduction to Communities3m
How Do We Create Positive Cultures? - A Letter from Lewis2m
A Deeper Dive into the GIVE Model10m
Welcome to Module 4, Lesson 21m
Reflecting on Helper Feelings - A Letter from Lewis2m
What’s important in a community? 2m
What’s the Best Day of Your Life? - A Letter from Lewis10m
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