Coursera Well Being Class

I am currently taking a free Coursera class called “The Science of Well-Being” and I can not recommend this class enough!  The science is fascinating, but it is the actual practice, which in just a few weeks has helped me so much. While I’m sure not everyone needs this class, the fact that it’s free and that so many people DO need it is pretty sweet. 

I think my biggest revelation is that mindset really does make a difference. Synthesized happiness is just as real as natural happiness and lasts as long and is just as intense. Who knew?  It is frustrating to know that the things we chase after are not only not making us happy, but are actually leaving us even more dissatisfied, but it’s good to know new habits can be formed. 

This class dovetails in nicely with the stuff I have learned from my new counselor, as well as the stuff o have learned from my psychiatrist, so it’s kinda cool that all of the pieces seem to match.