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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

PP

Aug 4, 2020

The course has been challenging , yet fulfilling. Conducted in a scientific way, the course has changed the way I look at Happiness ! Thanks a lot Dr. Raj and team for making the course so engrossing!

PB

Oct 1, 2016

I enjoyed doing this course very much. The amount of research, references included in the study material makes it credible and easy to relate to. The assignment and exercises are also very helpful.

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By Adriana N d M

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May 30, 2017

Enjoyable course and very useful! I loved it!

By Luis I M G

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Mar 22, 2017

Me encanto, definitivamente te lo recomiendo.

By Kimberley R

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Feb 3, 2016

Excellent course. It helped a lot and brought

By Nusrat J

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Jan 18, 2016

Excellent course. Worthy to do it many times.

By MARTHA L U R

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Aug 12, 2020

Excelente y bien estructurado Felicitaciones

By Sukanya D

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Jun 29, 2020

Very good course with interesting exercises.

By SRINITHISH M

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Jun 17, 2020

very good course and

thank you Mr. HappySMART

By 杨佳凝

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May 16, 2020

This course make me learned a lot of things.

By Aishwarya K

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Apr 26, 2017

amazing experience and great thoughts inputs

By Martha C M

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Apr 4, 2017

Excelente curso, muy refrescante y positivo.

By Эрика П

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Mar 26, 2017

It is very interesting and emotional course)

By Charleen S

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Jan 16, 2017

What a fabulous class. I am happier already.

By Phong L H

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Jun 17, 2016

Good contents. Interactive. Useful for life.

By Matteo F P

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Jun 9, 2016

not finished yet but ready to say it's great

By Regina B G

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Mar 29, 2016

The best ever! Congratulations professor Rag

By shawn t

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Feb 8, 2016

it is good to get interacted with the course

By Manish M

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Jan 22, 2016

a course made with compassion and creativity

By Rahul Y

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Oct 25, 2015

An insightful analysis of how to be happy !!

By Michela C

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Sep 29, 2015

Brilliant, helpful and inspiring. Thank you!

By liliana g

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Aug 13, 2015

Great set of mind and heart tools to develop

By Dr. K K S

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Aug 7, 2024

Good information and knowledge was obtained

By Keilly m F

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Oct 20, 2020

Excelente curso, me encantó es de lo mejor.

By Suheir H A H

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Sep 2, 2020

Really many thanks to Mr Raj for everything

By Omolewa T

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May 25, 2020

I want to earn a certificate on this course