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Welcome to the Happiness Blended Learning Module!
This extended learning unit invites you to participate in extended activities and discussion about the science and philosophy of happiness. It is meant to deepen your awareness about key ideas presented in class and to open the doors to continued exploration of the meaning of happiness, the definition of success, and the role of kindness and compassion in attainment of happiness. I look forward to learning and sharing with you!

The overall course presents ancient cultural wisdoms coupled with the latest discoveries in modern science to address issues concerning love and happiness in our contemporary lives. It will focus on personal happiness, good relationships, how to flourish with others, friendship, marriage, love of nature and environmental stewardship, altruism, the different types of love, and the value of “random acts of kindness.” A service learning component will include the creation and implementation of action steps to make the world a kinder, more loving, happier place.

In this unit, we will examine what happy people do differently in terms of attitudes and behaviors, and will include a self-reflective assessment.

Essential Questions: What attitudes and behaviors do happy people exhibit?