Psychology professor Laurie Santos' 'happiness' course -- which she began teaching live in 2018 -- became Yale's most popular class in over 300 years, according to the university.
Her "happiness" course -- which she began teaching live in 2018 -- became Yale's most popular class in over 300 years, according to the university. But when the coronavirus pandemic struck, claiming millions of lives around the world and shutting down life as we know it, her class became more important than ever.
We think we need to change our circumstances in major ways, but often simply behavioral and mindset changes can make a big difference in our sense of well-being."Some of the professor's"happiness" assignments include deleting social media accounts, daily meditation, keeping a gratitude journal, and investing time in loved ones.Students also receive a series of homework"rewirements," or practices aimed at helping students develop better habits, according to Santos.
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