The Science of Well-Being
by Ed Diener · first published 2009
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Why HN recommends it
Associated in comments with a free Yale Coursera course of the same name, valued for challenges that build happier, more productive habits; suits beginners and teens.
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A very good resource that delves deeper into this is The Science of Well-Being course on Coursera (https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being) by Laurie Santos, a cognitive scientist and professor of psychology at Yale University. Highly recommended.
on “The Focusing Illusion” ↗Highly reccomend this course. Free on coursera The Science of Well-Being https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being In this course you will engage in a series of challenges designed to increase your own happiness and build more productive habits. As preparation…
on “Ask HN: What's the one simple trick to life?” ↗While not directly related to programming I'm currently doing The science of wellbeing https://www.coursera.org/lecture/the-science-of-well-being/b... and would definitely recommend it.
on “Ask HN: Which Coursera courses/specializations you recommend?” ↗The Science of Well-Being from Yale University https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being
on “Ask HN: Which courses (online or not) have had the greatest impact on you?” ↗Yale university has a free course on coursera called "The Science of Well-being" The aim is to help teenagers feel better and build healthier habits. It's a very popular course, and you should share it with any teen you know. https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being-for...
on “Kids Are Not Okay” ↗…doing ok, and whatever you choose to do next, you find what you're looking for. Best of luck. [0] https://www.inc.com/betsy-mikel/yale-let-anyone-take-its-mos... [1] https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being [2] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19903628
on “Ask HN: Courses/resources to improve my self-esteem and believe in myself more?” ↗…https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Systems-Donella-H-Meadows/dp... [4] https://www.amazon.com/Mindbody-Prescription-Healing-Body-Pa... [5] https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits [6] https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being [7] https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Insecurity-Message-Age-Anxiety...
on “Ask HN: How to optimize your career for happiness?” ↗