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About the Course

What are the determinants of a happy and fulfilling life? This is surely one of life’s biggest questions, and a question that has interested many of our ancestors. Buddha famously gave up his kingdom in search of happiness. Several Greek philosophers (from Aristotle to Epicurus and Plato to Socrates) had their own views on what it takes to be happy. And of course, we all have our own theories about happiness too. How valid are our theories? Until recently, if you wished for an answer to this question, you would've been forced to base it on discussions with spiritual leaders. Or, if you were lucky, you could've based it on late-night (and perhaps intoxicant-fueled) conversations with friends and family. Happily, all that has changed now. Over the past decade-and-a-half, scientists have gotten into the act big time. We now have a pretty good idea of what it takes to lead a happy and fulfilling life. This course, based on the award-winning class offered both at the Indian School of Business and at the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin, developed by Prof. Raj Raghunathan (aka "Dr. Happy-smarts") draws content from a variety of fields, including psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral decision theory to offer a tested and practical recipe for leading a life of happiness and fulfillment. Although not mandatory, reading Prof. Raj's forthcoming book, titled If you're so smart, why aren't you happy? can help you review and assimilate the material covered in this book at your leisure. For Coursera learners alone, the hardcover version of the book is available for a deep discount of 50%, plus shipping and handling. You can order the hardcover for 50% off by writing to Aaron at: Aaron@800ceoread.com. Please mention that you are a student of the "coursera happiness course" in your email. The course will feature guest appearances by several well-known thought leaders, including: - Dan Ariely (author of Predictably Irrational and, soon to be released, Irrationally Yours), - Ed Diener (“Dr. Happiness”), - Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (author of Flow), By taking this course, you will discover the answers to questions such as: - Why aren’t the smart-and-the-successful as happy as they could—or should—be - What are the “7 Deadly Happiness Sins” that even the smart and the successful commit?, and - What are the “7 Habits of the Highly Happy” and how can you implement them in your life? By the end of the course, I expect students who have been diligent with the lectures and exercises to not just gain a deeper understanding of the science of happiness, but to also be significantly happier....

Top reviews

SA

Feb 6, 2016

A highly scientific and engaging course. I have learned many useful, practical tips and will be referring back to many of the videos at a later date to keep myself on track to happiness :-)

JM

Apr 27, 2021

It is a nice course but the numbers of assignments to review are too much (5) should be 2 or 3, sometimes you have to wait days for others students assignments or for your assignment to be review.

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By Carolina M M

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Dec 12, 2016

It was a join taking this course.Thanks Coursera and Prof. Raj for this opportunity!

By ruchirautela

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Apr 18, 2016

Very well prepared course material with awesome teachings by Professor..Great job!!!

By Dr J P

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Sep 18, 2015

Excellent material ! I liked it !

Everybody with scientific mind must do this course!

By Lakshmi A

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Apr 12, 2021

Great Course and a systematic approach to understanding and applying the principles

By Víctor H B V

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Sep 14, 2017

Very good training! very clear with specific actions to put in practice immediately

By berd w

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Aug 5, 2017

Great course that gives you tools to become more happy in a happy learning style :)

By Anjuli S

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Mar 15, 2016

Great course with a lot of practical knowledge, delivered in a fun and engaging way

By Sayantan D

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Jul 6, 2022

Too much knowledge to learn and very good presentation. Thank you for such course.

By Shweta S

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Sep 16, 2020

It was whole new experience and really gave me positive perspective of everything.

By Manoj S

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Jun 9, 2020

The best online course that I have ever taken and I rank it higher than Mindshift.

By Hameed S L

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May 24, 2018

That is awesome,

I believe that doing its exercises can change anybody's whole life

By Alexandra U

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Jan 28, 2017

Such a nicely science-based course on how to get the most out of life - thank you!

By Mette M M

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Feb 6, 2016

Absolutely briiliant course, just enroll as quickly as you can. You wont regret it

By Jesús A

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Jan 26, 2016

This course is amazing. Everyone ought to take this course, it changes ours lives.

By Lady J L L

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Jan 11, 2016

A brilliantly presented course that can be life changing if followed as presented.

By Agnieszka N

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Dec 14, 2015

I like absolutely everything in this course: the idea, the teachers, the lectures.

By Liliana D

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Dec 2, 2015

Extremely interesting, engaging, entertaining and useful! I recommend to everyone!

By Satish K

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Sep 1, 2015

Best course in any online MOOC. Wonderful Professor Raj and wonderful learning !!!

By Warawut G

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Apr 5, 2022

Sincere thanks The course is easy to understand and can be applied in daily life.

By Anupama P

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Apr 26, 2021

Everyone has to do this course. It does uplift you mentally and also emotionally!

By Hala S

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Sep 5, 2020

شكرا لهذه الدورة الرائعة . كنت سعيدة جدا بالانضمام والاستماع إلى المحاضرات الشيقة

By Kayla M

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Sep 14, 2016

I love this course. The instructor is amazing and his happiness really radiates.

By Brittany T

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Jan 8, 2016

Dr. Raj is very interactive and entertaining, as well informational and tasteful.

By Gerardo I

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Oct 6, 2015

Excellent course about creating habit which enhance our happiness and well-being.

By amit k

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Dec 16, 2017

amazing course, a lot of fun and offcourse learning too. i enjoyed it very much.