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    Create joy with better habits

    LEARNING PLAN

    Create joy with better habits

    This learning plan combines neuroscience, positive psychology, and behavior design to help anyone seeking more consistent happiness and fulfillment in their daily life. It's ideal for professionals feeling stuck in routines, individuals experiencing burnout, or anyone wanting to move beyond fleeting pleasures to build sustainable wellbeing through scientifically-backed strategies.

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    • 4 sections • 12 courses • Updated 3 days ago
    The Power of HabitThe How of HappinessTiny Changes, Remarkable Results12 sources

    How This Learning Plan Was Made

    This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Create joy with better habits with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

    Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Create joy with better habits.

    What You'll Learn

    • Understand the neuroscience behind habit formation and how small behavioral changes create compounding positive effects in your life
    • Design and implement tiny, sustainable habits including morning routines and gratitude practices that rewire your brain for greater happiness
    • Apply the PERMA model to cultivate authentic flourishing through flow states, meaningful relationships, and purpose-driven activities
    • Master environmental design and identity-based habit strategies to build a life aligned with your values and long-term fulfillment
    • Develop a personalized joy practice grounded in positive psychology and evidence-based happiness research

    Discover how habits form in the brain and why small changes compound into life-changing results, while learning the evidence-based foundations of lasting happiness.

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    The Power of Habit

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    Master practical strategies to design tiny habits that stick, from morning routines to gratitude practices that rewire your brain for happiness.

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    Mini Habits

    Transform your life with tiny, achievable daily habits that bypass willpower and lead to big results.

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    Explore the PERMA model of flourishing and discover how flow states, meaningful connections, and purpose create sustainable joy beyond temporary pleasure.

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    Discover how to build lasting well-being through proven strategies from psychology research. Learn practical techniques for resilience, growth mindset, and meaningful connections that transform how you approach happiness.

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    Integrate advanced strategies for building the life you want through environmental design, identity-based habits, and the four pillars of enduring happiness.

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    Beyond Happiness: The Psychologically Rich Life

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