Week 6

Goals

for achieving happiness

8 videos

In this unit, students will learn techniques to achieve happiness goals learned throughout the course. Dr. Laurie Santos investigates how we can put happiness tips into practice, addressing the ways in which situations and people can affect us. Dr. Santos additionally discusses how to implement better habits and hack our bad habits.

1. Putting These Happiness Tips into Practice

In this video for teens, Dr. Laurie Santos recaps the common misconceptions about happiness and the strategies that truly lead to a happier life. Discover practical hacks to help you apply these strategies and make lasting positive changes in your life.

2. Realizing the Situation Around Us

In this video for teens, Dr. Laurie Santos explores the powerful influence of external factors, such as the weather and social situations, on our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Discover the chameleon effect, emotional contagion, and the role of conformity in shaping our lives, while learning how to harness these influences for greater happiness and well-being.

3. Harnessing the Power of Other People

In this video for teens, Dr. Laurie Santos discusses how we can harness the power of social conformity for good. Learn about the effectiveness of social benchmarks, social proof, and public pledging in promoting positive behaviors and achieving happiness goals.

4. Understanding the Habit Loop

In this video for teens, Dr. Laurie Santos explores how to hack our habits to positively influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Discover the habit loop's components - cue, routine, and reward - and learn how to build good habits and break bad ones for a happier life.

5. Hacking the Habit Loop

In this video for teens, Dr. Laurie Santos explores the power of habits and their impact on happiness, providing practical tips on forming good habits and breaking bad ones. Discover how to use cues, existing routines, and temptation bundling to enhance your mental well-being and achieve a happier life.

6. Leveraging Our Associations

In this video for teens, Dr. Laurie Santos teaches us how to use implementation intentions and the WOOP method to create positive associations, which can improve behaviors and happiness. Discover how this powerful technique can help you reach your goals, reduce negative thoughts, and enhance your overall well-being.

7. Rethinking Our Psychological Timeline

In this video for teens, Dr. Laurie Santos explains how to use the fresh start effect to adopt new habits and improve your happiness. Learn how to identify and use natural temporal landmarks in your life, such as birthdays and new school years, to make positive behavioral changes more easily.

8. Happiness is up to you!

In this video for teens, Dr. Laurie Santos wraps up her happiness series by recapping the misconceptions, strategies, and behaviors covered throughout the course. Discover how to implement these happiness-boosting techniques in your own life to achieve greater well-being and mental mastery.

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