Well Being & Self Care: for Physical and Mental Health
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Well Being & Self Care: for Physical and Mental Health
This course is part of Thrive: Personal and Professional Growth Specialization
Instructors: Teena George
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Recognize the significance of habits in shaping one's life.
Explain the process of habit formation.
Apply effective strategies for cultivating habits that promote well-being, including exercise, meditation, and gratitude.
Address common behaviors like comparison and boundary-setting issues impacting well-being
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The feelings of being overwhelmed, stressed, and continually battling the amount of insufficient time for self-care are the reality in todayβs world. Almost everyone knows whatβs good for their well-being, yet we canβt find the time to put it into our daily routines. We know that exercising is good, that meditation pays dividends, and that sleeping enough is essential for us to functional optimally. Yet, this knowledge does not always translate to action. This course attempts to bridge that gap through the creation of habits, by suggesting well-being practices that are practical, impactful, and research backed. As we know, we canβt just meditate on our well-being; there are other factors at play as well. This course therefore touches upon deep rooted behaviors that come in the way of our well-being and provides practical, everyday strategies to manage them.
Professionals seeking work-life balance and stress management techniques, young adults navigating transitions in life (college, career, relationships), parents juggling family responsibilities and personal well-being, individuals experiencing burnout or seeking to enhance their health, and anyone interested in developing healthier habits and enhancing their overall quality of life will find this course invaluable. Whether you're looking to refine existing self-care routines or establish new habits that support physical and mental well-being, this course provides practical strategies tailored to diverse life stages and challenges. Participants should have an interest in personal development and an openness to learning new concepts and strategies. A willingness to implement self-care practices is essential for effectively applying the course's teachings. This course is designed to guide individuals through the process of habit formation and behavior change, focusing on cultivating habits that contribute to overall well-being and resilience. After completing this course, learners will be able to recognize the significance of habits in shaping their lives, explain the process of habit formation using evidence-based strategies, and apply effective techniques for cultivating habits that promote well-being, such as exercise, meditation, and gratitude practices. Participants will also gain skills in identifying and addressing common behaviors that impact well-being, such as comparing oneself to others and difficulty in setting boundaries, thus fostering a holistic approach to personal health and happiness.
Overwhelm, stress, coupled with insufficient time for self-care are the reality in todayβs world. Almost everyone knows whatβs good for their well-being. We know that exercising is good, that meditation pays dividends, and that sleeping enough is essential for us to functional optimally. Yet, this knowledge does not always translate to action. This course attempts to bridge that gap through the creation of habits, by suggesting well-being practices that are practical, impactful, and research backed. At the same time, we realize that we canβt just meditate our way to well-being; there are other factors at play as well. The course therefore touches upon deep rooted behaviors that come in the way of our well-being and provides strategies to manage them.
What's included
13 videos5 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts
13 videosβ’Total 83 minutes
- Introduction to the Course & Meet Your Instructorβ’3 minutes
- Understanding Habitsβ’6 minutes
- Importance of Habitsβ’6 minutes
- Creating Positive Habitsβ’8 minutes
- Practices for Well-Being: A Metaphorβ’3 minutes
- Well-Being Strategy β Meditationβ’8 minutes
- Well-Being Strategy β Exerciseβ’7 minutes
- Well-Being Strategy β Gratitudeβ’8 minutes
- Understanding Sleep and Well-beingβ’8 minutes
- Overcoming Comparison for Mental Well-beingβ’7 minutes
- Establishing Boundaries for Mental Healthβ’7 minutes
- Integrating Self-care Strategiesβ’9 minutes
- Congratulations and Continuous Learning Journeyβ’3 minutes
5 readingsβ’Total 25 minutes
- Welcome to the Course: Course Overviewβ’5 minutes
- What is a Habit?β’5 minutes
- Breaking Down the Tiny Habits Methodβ’5 minutes
- Caring for Your Mental Health β’5 minutes
- How Much Is Bad Sleep Hurting Your Career? β’5 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 20 minutes
- Well Being & Self Care: for Physical and Mental Healthβ’20 minutes
2 discussion promptsβ’Total 10 minutes
- Choosing the Right Exercise for Your Lifestyleβ’5 minutes
- One Action to Improve Your Sleepβ’5 minutes
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Reviewed on Feb 11, 2025
Learned important things of life and about the effects of tiny habits
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2024
Excellent course! I loved that the instructor used her personal story in the course.
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025
It was very amazing. Learning new things . It very beneficial for my health
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