Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Positive Psychology
An elective course for first-year Science students exploring evidence-based paths to well-being
The Science of Happiness course offers a unique buffet approach to well-being, inviting you to explore evidence-based strategies and timeless wisdom that might enrich your current approach to life. Rather than replacing your existing beliefs, this journey helps you discover which happiness practices resonate most deeply with your personal style and circumstances.
Combining cutting-edge research in positive psychology with ancient wisdom traditions, you'll embark on a 10-hour intensive learning experience that can enhance your academic journey while building skills for lifelong happiness and success.
Using the Person-Activity Fit Diagnostic, you'll identify which happiness strategies align best with your unique personality and circumstances, creating a personalized approach to well-being enhancement.
Through MindLight journaling and curated wisdom quotes, discover how timeless insights from various traditions align with modern happiness research, bridging centuries of human understanding.
Implement evidence-based strategies through structured activities, reflection exercises, and the UBHappy2 platform, ensuring lasting integration into your daily life.
Track your journey with the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire at the beginning and end, providing concrete evidence of your personal growth and development.
Session 1 (Hour 1)
Session 2 (Hour 2)
Sessions 3-4 (Hours 3-4)
Sessions 5-10 (Hours 5-10)
Discover which strategies resonate with your personality and circumstances
Expressing Gratitude
Cultivating Optimism
Avoiding Overthinking & Social Comparison
Practicing Acts of Kindness
Nurturing Relationships
Developing Coping Strategies
Learning to Forgive
Increasing Flow Experiences
Savoring Life's Joys
Committing to Your Goals
Practicing Religion & Spirituality
Physical & Mental Well-being
Elective within Science of Context module for first-year Science students
Hours of focused engagement (excluding final assessment)
Carefully crafted videos with reflection opportunities
Evidence-based happiness strategies to explore and implement
Final assessment options demonstrating understanding and application
Pre and post-course assessment to measure your happiness baseline and track progress throughout your journey.
Scientifically-validated assessment that identifies which happiness strategies align best with your personality and circumstances.
Structured reflection practice using curated wisdom quotes to explore the intersection of ancient insights and modern research.
Comprehensive digital platform hosting Inspire-U-2 modules, activity tracking, and musical reflection exercises.
Track your implementation of happiness-boosting activities with evidence-based strategies aligned to your diagnostic results.
Engage with happiness concepts through musical experiences that deepen emotional understanding and integration.
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Login to i-FlourishWell4LifeAvailable as an elective to first-year Science students
Our comprehensive Science of Happiness course combines ancient wisdom with modern positive psychology research. Other higher education institutions interested in implementing i-Flourish 2: The Science of Happiness are invited to reach out to explore partnership opportunities.
Implementation is subject to certain conditions, including train-the-trainer education and using our platform under licence to ensure program fidelity and effectiveness.
• Complete 10-session course framework and 20+ video library
• Comprehensive train-the-trainer program
• Licensed access to UBHappy2 platform and all tools
• Person-Activity Fit Diagnostic and assessment instruments
• MindLight journaling system and Inspire-U-2 modules
• Implementation guidance and ongoing support