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Learn to apply behavioral science and neuroscience to yourself with diverse peers of ages 20s to 70s.
"The work you do reaches far beyond just the class, and I hope you know what a profound impact you have had not only on my life but the way I lead my team."
"This course is amazing! It will help you define your values, create new habits and set you on a future path."
"Don't hesitate. Take this class, it's a revelation!"
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WELL 11 — Design Your Next Life Chapter: A Design Thinking and Behavioral Science-Based Approach
Today's well-being, social justice, and climate change challenges have affected society deeply. Many of us are considering how to improve key aspects of our lives—work, health, love, community, play, or spirituality. This course will help you identify the areas that matter most to you and develop a plan for change in these areas. To help inform and sustain your change efforts, we will explore what behavioral science research tells us about the meaning of life, mindsets, vulnerability, and habits. We will also apply design thinking, engage in deep reflection, and openly collaborate with other students to help broaden our perspectives and stimulate creativity. We will explore the use of artificial intelligence as your collaborator for brainstorming new ideas. Your plan will include establishing clear and measurable goals for yourself, identifying assets you will draw on, and preparing for barriers you may encounter along the way. You will complete your plan by the end of the fourth session and take action steps during the following week. In the fifth session, you will reflect on your progress, refine your action plan, and come away ready to launch an exciting new life chapter. This course will help you regardless of the phase of life or frame of mind you are in.
Next class will be offered on Stanford campus in Spring 2025.
After the class is complete all students can join a private Alumni LinkedIn group to continue the learning journey and share experiences.
Student reviews:
"I can't even express how this course will impact my future journey! I am on the beginning of a great exploration into my future self and the framework you have provided is invaluable!"
"Thank you very much for an incredible course. It has opened my eyes and I can see new things. I loved it all."
"This might be one of the most important classes I've ever taken in my life."
Life journey example. Red dot is the self. Blue dots are people around the self. First relationships increase and then few deep relationships.
Next Life Chapter example: Outer circle is values. Inner circle is purpose. Pie slices are different roles.
Next Life Chapter 'mantra' created one week after class. Daily reminders to inspire you to take action.
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