Psychology of Well-Being

Psychology

• Foundations — What Is Well-Being? Discover what actually makes people thrive beyond just feeling happy.You'll explore Seligman's PERMA model, self-determination theory, and the science behind autonomy, learning how psychologists now measure well-being in ways that predict lasting life satisfaction.
• Habits & Behavior Change Understand why habits stick and how to rewire them by exploring the science behind cues, routines, and rewards—then apply proven techniques like tiny habits and identity-based change to break old patterns and build new ones that actually last.
• Meaning, Strengths & Resilience Discover why a meaningful life often looks different from a happy one, and learn how purpose—rooted in work, relationships, and even hardship—shapes both mental resilience and physical health.Drawing on Viktor Frankl's insights and cross-cultural frameworks like ikigai, you'll explore what actually sustains people through difficulty.
• Mind & Body Explore how meditation and mindfulness actually change your brain, separate the science from the hype, and learn practical techniques you can use today—from formal meditation to informal awareness practices woven into everyday moments.
• Positive Emotions & Engagement Discover how positive emotions reshape your thinking and behavior through Fredrickson's groundbreaking research, explore the science of flow states, and learn practical strategies to build upward spirals of engagement in your everyday life.
• Relationships & Social Well-Being Explore why humans are wired for connection and what happens when that need goes unmet.You'll examine loneliness as a public health crisis, learn how attachment patterns shape adult relationships, and investigate how digital life is rewiring our social bonds.
• Thinking Traps & Cognitive Biases Discover why your brain tricks you into anxiety and depression—and how to spot these patterns before they spiral.You'll learn to recognize thinking traps like catastrophizing and all-or-nothing reasoning, then practice rewiring them using evidence-based techniques from cognitive psychology.