YoVDO

Using the Power of Habits to Make Your Life Happier, Healthier, and More Productive

Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Aspen Institute Courses Health & Medicine Courses Meditation Courses Productivity Courses Gratitude Courses Happiness Courses Laughter Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore strategies for habit formation and personal growth in this insightful talk by bestselling author Gretchen Rubin. Discover counter-intuitive approaches to making lasting changes, understanding human nature, and pursuing happiness. Learn about the role of genetics in happiness, the importance of gratitude, and how to overcome barriers to personal growth. Examine the impact of accountability, exercise, and laughter on well-being, while also addressing common misconceptions about happiness. Gain practical insights on identifying and breaking destructive habits to create a more fulfilling life.

Syllabus

Introduction
The Happiness Project
Poor Attendance
Human Nature
Happiness
Continuous Pursuit
Work with Doing
Rebel
How much of happiness is determined by our genes
The key to happiness
What is Desire
Meditation
Gratitude
Barriers to Gratitude
Embracing Outer Accountability
Exercise and Laughing
Is happiness contagious
Is happiness unhealthy
Habits that are destructive


Taught by

The Aspen Institute

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