Crafting Realities: Work, Happiness, and Meaning

Dartmouth College via edX

Overview

Embark on a transformative journey with Crafting Realities: Work, Happiness, and Meaning, offered by Dartmouth College through edX. This comprehensive course integrates insights from positive psychology, neuroscience, sociology, and philosophy to help participants actively shape their work experiences and career paths. It's designed for individuals eager to rethink their approach to work, success, and identity from an inside-out perspective.

Through a dynamic blend of lectures, experiential exercises, and reflective activities, learners will engage with their mental models and beliefs about career and personal success. This course promises to deliver benefits on multiple levels:

Intellectual Growth: Dive into how the brain functions, the impact of emotions on brain activity, and the brain's information processing capabilities. Understand the concept of sensemaking and its effects on behavior and work experience.
Experiential Learning: Participate in reflective exercises for a deeper understanding of past choices and their impacts. Gain insights into how societal influences shape beliefs and attitudes towards work and life.
Practical Skills: Equip yourself with proven tools from positive psychology, coaching, and organizational behavior to craft a desired future in the professional world with confidence.

This course stands out with its engaging content, combining lectures with personal stories and deeply reflective exercises proven to facilitate profound personal development over eight years of teaching MBA students and corporate executives.

Categories include Neuroscience, Self Improvement, Personal Development, Philosophy, Resilience, Sociology, and Positive Psychology Courses, making it ideal for anyone looking to redefine their career and life through a comprehensive understanding of work, happiness, and meaning.