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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

CR

Apr 23, 2018

Excellent course, Professor Raj is great. I found it very helpful to see what types of personality traits I have that may contribute to my happiness level and possible approaches to dealing with them.

LS

Jan 23, 2017

This course is a joy! I cannot recommend it highly enough. Practical advice based on long-term research, interviews with worldwide experts on the topics discussed, and a fabulous professor. So great!

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By Marta B

Apr 2, 2017

Excellent! I was really motivated to follow, I've learnt in enjoyable way

a lot important and useful things both for my professional and personal life. Thank you!

By Rosa g

Jan 31, 2016

Exellent course! Very well documented academically and Professor Raj was able to capture my attention every day. A must take course for every single human being :)

By Dola C

May 26, 2020

While taking this course I was just curious about the course title. But after completion I feel changes inside me, for which I am really grateful to this course.

By Sanjeev B

May 22, 2020

VERY NICE COURSE , EXCELLENT CONTENT AND DE RAJ IS WONDERFUL HIS PRESENTATION IS AWFUL

LOT OF INSIGHTS AND NEW LEARNING FROM THE COURSE

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ALL

By Wioleta

Nov 25, 2015

Fantastic course, fully engaging, with a lot of resources and practical knowledge.

I think its the best course I have done online so far, and I did quite a lot.

By Tyler B

Aug 24, 2015

This is a course that has the potential to impact your life possibly more than any other course coursera offers. It is well done and timely. Highly recommended.

By J. K S

Aug 13, 2021

Best online class I've ever taken. Great information and presentation. I feel happier, and have some useful tools to help sustain it. Thank you, Raj and crew!

By CICILY P A

Aug 15, 2020

Its outstanding and very informative modules handled by various resource persons. Very excellent course for those who are interested in psychological aspects .

By Nancy Y

Jul 24, 2020

Great course! I looked forward to learning more each week and was pleasantly surprised to see my own happiness level increase during the course of 6 weeks. I

By Dabal B B

May 29, 2020

Excellent course from coursera. And professor Dr. Raj is awosome. Please add hindi subtitles also .Thanns ISB and Prof. Dr raj 🙏 lots of love from🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

By Sinjini S

Mar 11, 2016

Just finished this course yesterday. Totally loved the experience! Great if a kind of summarised text could be made available so that we can refer back easily.

By Parijat S

Jan 31, 2021

it was such a beautiful course... really showed me the true value of happiness. Truly everyone must take up this course to learn the real essence of happiness

By Mousumi C

Jul 2, 2020

I am very happy to complete this course. This course really made me happy. The lectures are really awesome. I personally like the starting music very much. :)

By Raquel C O

Jun 1, 2020

An extraordinary course. When I decided to take this course I never thought it would be something so useful and documented by papers.

Thank you Professor Raj.

By Stefano S

May 11, 2020

This course help me so much in the way it was able to focusing on the main concept: "discovering, prioritazing but not pursuing happiness". Thank you so much.

By Belén M S

Aug 9, 2016

Me siento motivada y disfruto cada video. El contenido es muy interesante y el material esta muy bien ordenado. Excelente curso! El profesor es muy divertido.

By Priya B

Jun 7, 2016

Extremely motivational, engaging and positively suggestive. Awesome job Prof. Happy Smarts! Great videos and materials, Kudos to the team! Great Job :D :D :D

By Obianuju I

Jan 31, 2021

I am grateful for the resources and lessons in this class. I will keep coming back to remind myself and take action towards prioritizing my own happiness. .

By Abhaykumar V

Oct 5, 2020

It was an interesting and absorbing course. Each of the six weeks there was something new to learn and practice. Thoroughly enjoyed the learning experience.

By Gabriel H

May 25, 2020

Thank you for gathering such a dense and valuable material to reach ALOHA :oD .

seems everyone can attain happiness after this course.

Now, I know happiness.

By Karen M H

Aug 7, 2017

I loved spending the time learning about happiness. I have used some of the information to make choices that have made me happier in my life. Thank you Raj!

By Ale T

Sep 16, 2017

It was a really interesting experience, some kind of adventure for me. And, how promised, my happiness level really did grow! Highly recommend to everyone!

By Francisca G V

Oct 28, 2020

Amazing course, a really good professor with a lot of references that makes one understand in a different perspective a lot of things regarding happiness.

By Angela F

Sep 11, 2020

I thought the course was really laid out for you to not only enjoy the lectures, but the quizzes also played a role in your learning of this called ALOHA!

By Arun K S

May 18, 2020

A LIFE OF HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IS A WONDERFUL COURSE AND I IMPLEMENTED IN ME TO CHANGE MY LIFESTYLE. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND EVERYONE TO DO THIS COURSE.