Event Details

Event Type: Online Class

Thu
Apr 18 - Apr 25 2024
3:00pm - 4:00pm
At your computer/device

Event Registration

Decades of research in social psychology and positive psychology have uncovered two important lessons about happiness and well-being: people can intentionally cultivate these emotions through science-based practices, and social connection is a major pillar for lasting happiness.

Join us for this online workshop to learn how you can enhance your own well-being through these practices. The first session will introduce seven actionable well-being practices for everyday life and present the scientific research behind each practice. From giving a compliment, sending a gratitude note, or taking a short walk in nature, you will learn why activities like these can bring more joy and meaning, foster social and emotional well-being, and contribute to human flourishing.

After a week to practice, you will return in the second session to participate in a group discussion to reflect on your experiences and develop a sustainable plan to help you continue your practices in life. You will also identify ways to bring the benefits of these activities to people who you care about and cultivate a culture of kindness and social support for yourself and others.

This is a highly interactive class. To get the most out of the class experience, please be prepared to actively participate in breakout rooms, group discussions, and home practice activities.

This class will not be recorded. Attendance requirement for incentive points – both sessions.

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Instructor: Xuan Zhao, PhD, is a research scientist at Stanford and co-founder of Flourish Science. She develops science-based solutions for building positive social connections and inclusive environments. She earned her PhD in psychology at Brown and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Chicago and has been featured in the Harvard Business Review, BBC, New York Times, and National Academy of Sciences.

Class details are subject to change.

Spring quarter registration opens on March 4