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Happiness: Practical Secrets to Being Happy
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Happiness: Practical Secrets to Being Happy

Happiness - practical guide to being happy in your career, personal life and every day.
Created byChris Croft
Last updated 5/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Practical tools and techniques for increasing happiness
  • Become happier at work and at home
  • Take back control of your life
  • Stop letting your brain give you bad advice
  • Discover how to use meditation and mindfulness to increase your happiness
  • Find it easy to build rewarding relationships with others
  • Learn how to see things in a more positive light - even chores!
  • Unlock a happy balance between life achievement and enjoyment
  • Become happy and fulfilled in your work life
  • Overcome guilt and allow yourself to be happy

Course content

7 sections69 lectures3h 2m total length
  • What to Expect1:27
  • What IS happiness?6:04
  • Are you born happy?3:23
  • Which animal are you?4:29
  • The good news about money5:04
  • Career types related to happiness7:08
  • Achievement vs Quality of Life3:52
  • The grapes of happiness2:08
  • Is it selfish to be happy?3:08
  • Wrap Up1:02
  • Understanding Happiness Quiz

Requirements

  • No prior knowledge of the subject is required
  • You may wish to print some of the materials
  • Nothing - just a willingness to learn!

Description

Happiness: Practical Secrets to Being Happy

Happiness - a practical guide to being happy in your career, personal life, and every day.


Rather than happiness being a fleeting emotion, you have the power to consistently access it. With the right mindset and a set of practical, science-backed tools, you can build a career and life that feel both meaningful and energizing.


If your professional life feels off-track — if you find yourself dreading Mondays, feeling overwhelmed by meetings, or questioning whether your work truly matters — this course is designed to help you take back control and rediscover a sense of purpose and satisfaction.


This course gives you proven tools and techniques to bring more happiness into your daily routine, with a strong focus on professional success and workplace wellbeing. From exploring the science of mindset and motivation, to improving your communication and finding fulfillment in your career, you’ll gain skills you can apply immediately. And most of the strategies are completely free.


This course is broken down into five sections:

Understanding Happiness – identifying your personality type, how money affects happiness, balancing enjoyment and achievement, and exploring how different career choices influence fulfillment and engagement

Your Brain – the science and philosophy behind your mind, how to use mindfulness and meditation effectively at work, the impact of early experiences and habits, and how clarity and focus can reshape your thinking

Happiness in Relationships – how to create more positive and productive interactions with coworkers, clients, and leaders, while also deepening personal connections

Activities for Happiness – practical, everyday techniques to improve your mood, boost your energy, and bring more optimism to your work and life

Happiness at Work – strategies to beat the Monday blues, handle difficult colleagues or a tough boss, stay motivated, and build a career path that aligns with your values and strengths


From professional relationships to how you manage time, money, and energy, you’ll learn how to navigate daily challenges in a way that supports your happiness and long-term success. You’ll also explore big-picture questions—like whether happiness is innate, how to find meaning in your career, and whether it’s selfish to prioritize your own wellbeing.


By the end of the course, you’ll have a better understanding of how your mind works, and the skills to improve your emotional state throughout your workday. In addition to practical methods like mindfulness, gratitude, and daily habits, you’ll also discover how traits like discipline, assertiveness, and thoughtful goal-setting can dramatically improve both your performance and your happiness.


Chris Croft is an international speaker and widely published author who’s coached thousands of professionals over the past 20 years. In the last five years, his focus has shifted toward practical happiness—and how it can transform workplace culture, personal lives, and career growth. Chris’s teaching style is energetic, clear, and refreshingly down-to-earth, making complex topics accessible and enjoyable.


The course overview includes:

  • Practical tools and techniques for feeling more fulfilled and energized at work

  • How to use mindfulness and meditation in a professional setting

  • Tools to help you regain control of your mindset and focus

  • How to choose a career path that aligns with your values and skills

  • Ways to build more positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and teams

  • How to reframe stressful tasks—even the small stuff

  • Simple daily changes that lead to more happiness and productivity

  • How to set boundaries and restore work-life balance

  • How to overcome guilt and give yourself permission to be happy


And as always, it’s 100% practical, with no fluff or technical jargon.

If you’re ready to make real, positive changes and bring more meaning and energy into your professional life, this course is for you.

Start building the career and life you actually want—and say goodbye to burnout, negativity, and workplace stress. This course WILL change your life… if you let it.

Who this course is for:

  • Someone feeling that they are not in control of their life
  • A person who is unhappy with their life and is ready to take active change
  • Those who want to understand the science behind being happy
  • People who struggle to build meaningful relationships and deep connections with others
  • Someone who is unhappy in their job or career and is seeking a change
  • Anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of happiness
  • If you are ready to take practical steps and pursue a life of happiness this course is for you!