By the end of this course, you'll be able to define a specific behavior worth changing, name the thoughts and emotions driving your current pattern, and build a small consistent action you can sustain long enough for a new habit to take hold.

Creating Behavioral Change that Lasts

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Beginner level
Recommended experience
3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
How to identify the thoughts, emotions, and hidden payoffs driving the behaviors you most want to change.
How to design small, consistent actions and triggers that work with your brain's wiring instead of against it.
How to handle setbacks and discomfort with self-compassion so new habits actually last.
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June 2026
Assessments
6 assignments
Taught in English
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