FLEX Discovering True Happiness Life Skills to Understand How to Be Happy 6W1
Explosive Learning Jo Reynolds Life Skill Teachers
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This 6-week course is designed to help individuals understand and achieve true happiness in their lives. The course will cover a variety of topics that are essential for understanding and cultivating happiness.
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Beginner - Intermediate Level
What is happiness? What makes you happy? What makes other people happy? What makes a happy society? In this class we will explore all these questions by looking at the strengths and weaknesses of some theories of happiness. I will then suggest a working definition of happiness to use for the rest of the class. Once we have settled on a working definition of happiness we look at how the mind and body interact to underpin happiness. Then we look at things that generally make people happy and...
6 lessons//6 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1What is 'Happiness'?What is 'Happiness'?Explore the concept of happiness through various philosophical and psychological lenses to establish a foundational understanding.Explore the concept of happiness through various philosophical and psychological lenses to establish a foundational understanding.Week 2Lesson 2How do you get Happy?How do you get Happy?Investigate the interplay between mind and body in achieving happiness, emphasizing the role of positive habits and mindsets.Investigate the interplay between mind and body in achieving happiness, emphasizing the role of positive habits and mindsets.Week 3Lesson 3Understanding Needs vs. WantsUnderstanding Needs vs. WantsLearn the importance of distinguishing needs from wants and its impact on personal happiness and fulfillment.Learn the importance of distinguishing needs from wants and its impact on personal happiness and fulfillment.Week 4Lesson 4The Myth of Money and HappinessThe Myth of Money and HappinessDelve into why financial wealth does not directly correlate with happiness, exploring alternative paths to joy.Delve into why financial wealth does not directly correlate with happiness, exploring alternative paths to joy.Week 5Lesson 5Habits for HappinessHabits for HappinessDiscover the habits and practices most likely to lead to lasting happiness and how to incorporate them into daily life.Discover the habits and practices most likely to lead to lasting happiness and how to incorporate them into daily life.Week 6Lesson 6Happiness as a Societal GoalHappiness as a Societal GoalDebate the value of prioritizing happiness over traditional economic growth metrics within societies.Debate the value of prioritizing happiness over traditional economic growth metrics within societies.
Students will learn different theories of happiness and a good working defintion. They will also learn about habits that in general lead to happiness. They will learn how to think about happiness at different levels, like their own happiness, the happiness of their friends and family and that happiness of world they live in.
Johnathan is a highly accomplished serial entrepreneur who has founded three successful companies before the age of 30. He has always been driven to succeed in life, and this drive began in his teens when he first recognized the power of positive motivation. Johnathan was fortunate to have had a good mentor who guided him through the complexities of financial management. This early guidance helped him understand the value of money and business, and develop the skills to identify and seize opportunities to make money and manage an investment portfolio. In addition to his entrepreneurial experience, Johnathan holds a Bachelor of Science degree and is dedicated to sharing his life skills knowledge with others. He regularly teaches life skills, business, and English to young people (middle and high schoolers) and adults around the world.
Homework Offered
Each week, there will be approximately 20 - 30 minutes of homework assigned to help participants develop and apply the ideas taught in class to their own lives.Assessments Offered
I will ask them at the end of the class if they are: a) already happier; or b) understand good ways of making themselves happier later. That's it!Grades Offered
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Explosive Learning specialises in Life Skills classes that: * Develop essential life skills rarely taught in schools * Improve wellbeing by helping make kids happy and active * Increase confidence through performance skills * Are great fun to...
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$25
weekly or $149 for all content6 pre-recorded lessons
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1 year of access to the content
Ages: 7-10
