Positive Psychology Foundations & Core Concepts

What you'll learn
Understand the science of well-being-and why "just be happy" doesn't work
Apply 3-minute, evidence-based practices that fit real-life routines.
Reframe self-talk to reduce stress without toxic positivity.
Design a personalized, sustainable path to calm, connection, and enoughness.
Navigate stress with resilience using the "both/and" mindset: "I'm struggling, and I'm still capable."
Requirements
No prior knowledge, experience, or special tools are required. This course is designed for absolute beginners-just bring your curiosity and a willingness to try small, practical practices in your real life. All you need is a few minutes a day and an open mind.
Description
What if everything you've been told about happiness is wrong? You don't need more hustle, more positivity, or a complete life overhaul to feel genuinely well. In fact, chasing happiness is the very thing that drains you. Introduction to Positive Psychology: Science of Happiness & Well-Being cuts through the noise with evidence-based, practical tools grounded in 25+ years of rigorous research from Harvard, UPenn, and UC Berkeley. This isn't pop psychology or forced cheerfulness-it's a calm, clear roadmap to real human flourishing in your actual life. You'll learn how to: Shift from "surviving" to "navigating" your day using language that reduces stress and builds agency-without denying difficulty Harness the power of micro-moments: find well-being in your morning coffee, commute, or evening walk (no extra time required) Design your well-being ecosystem: use light, movement, and sound to calm your nervous system-starting with changes that take under 60 seconds Run personal well-being experiments: test tiny habits for just 3 days to discover what truly works for **you**-not influencers or gurus Break free from the "more is better" myth**: embrace enoughness, simplicity, and sustainable joy over burnout-inducing optimization You'll also uncover how small shifts in perspective, environment, and daily rhythm-backed by recent studies in behavioral science-can create outsized gains in clarity, calm, and confidence, all without adding another task to your to-do list.This course is for thoughtful adults who are done with quick fixes and ready for **science-backed, low-barrier practices** that fit real schedules, real energy levels, and real emotions-including sadness, stress, and uncertainty. You'll get 18 concise, 10-minute lessons (180 minutes total)-no quizzes, no jargon, no fluff. Just actionable insights you can apply immediately, whether you're on a lunch break, commuting, or winding down at night. Join earners around the globe who've moved from exhaustion to **quiet resilience**, from comparison to self-trust, and from "someday" to **today**. Enroll now-and discover how a life of calm, connection, and enoughness is already within your reach.
This course is for thoughtful adults who are tired of hustle culture, toxic positivity, and quick-fix wellness advice. It's for professionals, parents, students, and lifelong learners who want **science-backed, practical tools** to build calm, resilience, and quiet joy-without overhauling their lives. If you're curious about evidence-based well-being, skeptical of fluffy self-help, and ready to start small with real self-compassion, this course is for you.
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