# The Science of Happiness and Wellbeing

- Institution: IIT Kharagpur
- Department: Humanities and Social Sciences
- Taught by: Prof. Priyadarshi Patnaik, Prof. Manas K Mandal
- Level: Undergraduate
- Language: English
- Subjects: Society and politics
- Source: [NPTEL](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/109105199)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA](https://nptel.ac.in/faq) (Non-commercial use only.)
- Syllabus: [at the source](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/109105199)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

Positive psychology, well being and the science of happiness have become almost a craze today with its stress, change and speed. This tested and highly successful course from IIT Kharagpur’s Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science of Happiness is designed to take one step by step through the science as well as the discovery of the road to happiness. It introduces students to the fundamental concepts, the causes, the mechanism, the effect, as well as the practice of happiness from a scientific and analytical perspective. A must for any professional, it is highly recommended for everyone. If offered for NPTEL Online Certification (NOC), this much-in-demand course would be available online for a large number of participants, with opportunities for collaboration and learning for easy application.

Intended audience: For anyone keen to understand the science of self-management and wellbeing

Prerequisites: No restrictions, ideally after class XII.

## Lectures

1. [Lecture 01 : Introduction: Why Happiness Matters and How We Will Go About Exploring It](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/25e752d092b2) (YouTube)
2. [Lecture 02 : Can We Define Happiness?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/4d5a4883e719) (YouTube)
3. [Lecture 03 : Happiness & Wellbeing: Do Cultures and Environments Call the Shorts!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/cc3d04c79819) (YouTube)
4. [Lecture 04 : ‘Doing Happiness’ – Philosophical and existential questions, and responses](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/de1fbd886114) (YouTube)
5. [Lecture 05 : Happiness – antecedents and implications](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/39a5496cac5c) (YouTube)
6. [Lecture 06 : Basic Issues](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/d6ed90a4c06d) (YouTube)
7. [Lecture 07 : Myths & Misconceptions](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/c71022aff1ab) (YouTube)
8. [Lecture 08 : Happiness : The unanswered questions](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/0a3d95f401ad) (YouTube)
9. [Lecture 09 : Evolution of Happiness](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/96a6812eadb8) (YouTube)
10. [Lecture 10 : Belief and Gene](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/a2b918d9c722) (YouTube)
11. [Lecture 11 : Empathy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/3219ab8cad6a) (YouTube)
12. [Lecture 12 : Happiness and Morality](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/3ef209779c72) (YouTube)
13. [Lecture 13 : Exploring the self and the other](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/2a858f6a16e4) (YouTube)
14. [Lecture 14 : Pro-sociality and happiness –Generosity, give and take](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/66643021da0b) (YouTube)
15. [Lecture 15 : Pro-sociality and happiness – Virtues and strengths](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/e0f617b729af) (YouTube)
16. [Lecture 16 : Relationship – Connected and happy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/aef7d225e324) (YouTube)
17. [Lecture 17 : Networking and its relevance for happiness and wellbeing](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/8b9752e27a9c) (YouTube)
18. [Lecture 18 : Money and Happiness](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/0b7dfbaf6ca6) (YouTube)
19. [Lecture 19 : How does optimism affect happiness?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/9cac74a16057) (YouTube)
20. [Lecture 20 : Sharing and Belonging](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/99095cc5453f) (YouTube)
21. [Lecture 21 : Happiness & body language](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/3320613b85a4) (YouTube)
22. [Lecture 22 : Failure & Resilience](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/3c278a0e203f) (YouTube)
23. [Lecture 23 : Innovation & Happiness](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/9bb1a8774dd1) (YouTube)
24. [Lecture 24 : Conflicts & Stress](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/d990b505ce52) (YouTube)
25. [Lecture 25 : Stress & Coping](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/9bf8fb59a451) (YouTube)
26. [Lecture 26 : Reconnecting happiness: beyond pandemic](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/b50d0bf54cc6) (YouTube)
27. [Lecture 27 : Meditation and Mindfulness: An Overview](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/02287183ac9f) (YouTube)
28. [Lecture 28 : Meditation and Mindfulness: Practice Toolkit](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/ca3c80206f14) (YouTube)
29. [Lecture 29 : Creativity, Intuition and Flow](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/e964edeb2cbe) (YouTube)
30. [Lecture 30 : Can we really not be creative and happy?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/78018f2e1556) (YouTube)
31. [Lecture 31: Emotional intelligence](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/f29c9df8d578) (YouTube)
32. [Lecture 32: Happiness at work](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/60b7cfcaf193) (YouTube)
33. [Lecture 33: Nudging & Decision-making](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/58fa27b1b0de) (YouTube)
34. [Lecture 34 : Can we measure happiness? The case of cities and states](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/e12d8ca91904) (YouTube)
35. [Lecture 35: Happiness and leadership habits](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/5d6af5ec10c4) (YouTube)
36. [Lecture 36: Measurement of Happiness](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/22a2afcc2d65) (YouTube)
37. [Lecture 37: Consumerism, happiness & wellbeing](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/2f199efa50bb) (YouTube)
38. [Lecture 38: Technology and happiness](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/5d602c6cf0da) (YouTube)
39. [Lecture 39: Doing research on happiness: Connecting dots](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/cccc7a436cea) (YouTube)
40. [Lecture 40 : Summing up: Social innovation and project ideas for social transformation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109105199/d7695a3c47e4) (YouTube)