Lesson 1: What is Happiness?
Happiness: A Direction, Not a Destination
Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey discuss the misconception of happiness as a destination. They explore how happiness is a direction and the importance of both positive and negative emotions for personal growth and safety.
Lesson Quick Links
Lesson 1
What is Happiness?
Happiness is not a feeling. So what is it? Discover the three macronutrients of happiness and why unhappiness is important too.
Lesson 2
Science of Emotion
Learn about your basic emotions, why they exist, and how we use our emotions to respond to the world around us.Â
Lesson 3
MetacognitionÂ
With practice, you can learn to control your emotions, instead of your emotions controlling you.
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Lesson 4
Family
Acknowledging family conflict improves communication and gives us opportunities to solve problems. Learn how to approach family conflict in a productive way.
Lesson 5
Friends
Making and keeping real friends can be challenging. It’s important to work toward building and maintaining positive connections with the people in your life.
Lesson 6
Work
Service is the key to happiness in your work. Learn to reframe your career goals and change your perception of the rewards you receive through your work
Lesson 7
Faith/Philosophy
The pursuit of transcendental thoughts and experiences aid in efforts to get happier. Explore starting (or supercharging) your transcendental journey.
