Increasing Happiness - Defeating Depression

You will be able to apply the research, principles and skills to overcome depression and increase happiness

Created byRandy Hyde PhD

Last updated 10/2017

English

What you'll learn

How happiness can improve every area of your life.
Research on overcoming depression.
The 4 principles of happiness.
The power of attitude and how to gain control.
How to love others and yourself powerfully.
Exploring love deeply.
Enjoying life and each moment to its fullest.
How good character impacts mood and life.
How to incorporate meaning and deep purpose in your life.
Much, much more. For a more in-depth explanation examine the curriculum.

Course content

1 section • 32 lectures • 3h 35m total length

Video 1 The Meaning & Purpose of Life; 3 Foundational Principles 03:563:56
Explore the meaning and purpose of life through happiness as the foundation of life, and learn the three foundational principles: love, goodness, and growth that drive well-being.
Video 2 The Cruel Nature of Depression; Self-Love & Acceptance 08:228:21
Video 3 Seligman’s Research on Happiness / Depression 06:476:46
Video 4 How To Internalize What You Learn 03:173:17
Use a spouse, partner, or parent as a coach for feedback to identify old patterns and practice new behaviors; track thoughts and feelings daily to form 66-day habits toward happiness.
Video 5 The Power of Thoughts & Words 06:156:15
Change your thoughts to change your life, as your brain directs your mind and words reflect our thoughts, guiding beliefs, perceptions, and actions.
Video 6 Courage to Overcome Depression; Suicide 07:147:14
Video 7 The 4 Principles of Happiness: 1. Attitude 12:0312:02
Video 8 Thoughts Produce Emotions 06:596:58
Video 9 Debating Thoughts 10:3510:35
Video 10 Learned Helplessness; Failure, Success & Determination 09:179:16
Video 11 Live Life Fully – In The Moment – All Out 14:1514:19
Video 12 Irritability, Tolerance, Patience & Forgiveness In Relationships 04:114:11
Video 13 Optimism; Healthy Mentality 06:166:16
Video 14 The 4 Principles of Happiness: 2. Loving Relationships 06:336:32
Learn how relationships and self-acceptance drive happiness, guided by Carl Rogers' idea that giving love strengthens personal growth and emotional health.
Video 15 Expressing Positive Emotions; Marriage 06:376:36
Video 16 Marriage & Family 12:0512:04
Video 17 Happy People & Friendships 02:522:52
Video 18 Instincts: To Feel Included & Important 04:003:59
Increase happiness by treating others as the magic box—make people feel included and important, validate them with genuine excitement, and spread love to boost happiness.
Video 19 Mature Love 07:507:49
Explore mature love, the active, selfless, need-free force that is created through self-development and mutual growth, entering another’s experience with openness, honesty, and commitment to equality and happiness.
Video 20 Loving Yourself 08:028:02
Video 21 Choice Theory 08:128:12
Explore William Glasser's choice theory and reality therapy, showing how happiness flows from close, caring relationships through listening, negotiation, and giving, guided by your quality world and the solving circle.
Video 22 Choice Theory Continued 07:287:27
Video 23 Social Principles 05:285:28
Video 24 The 4 Principles of Happiness: 3. Good Character 04:224:21
Video 25 Principles of Character 04:324:32
Video 26 Martin Seligman’s Research – Virtues & Character 09:069:05
Video 27 What Determine’s A Person’s Value 02:092:08
Video 28 The 4 Principles of Happiness: 4. Meaning & Purpose 05:165:15
Video 29 Self-Respect & Self-Esteem 04:414:40
Discover how self-acceptance and self-respect shape happiness by treating yourself as a loyal friend, cultivating positive self-talk, posture, grooming, and nonverbal communication to reflect your value.
Video 30 Making A Personal Creed 06:186:18
Learn to craft a personal creed with affirmations that define values, goals, and the person you want to be; set plans, visualize success, and practice daily self-discipline across life areas.
Video 31 Work; Satisfaction; Kindness; Narcism 06:406:39
Video 32 Your Calling 04:204:20

Requirements

Computer, iPad or smartphone
The only other requirement is wanting to learn the latest research, principles and skills in how to overcome depression and increase happiness.

Description

Depression sabotages everything: confidence, marriage, parenting, friendships, romance, school, sports, occupation, health – literally everything! It takes the good out of life. What is the meaning of life? Happiness! If you are not happy, what is the point?

There are principles and laws that govern mood. Learn what these principles and laws are to make the most of your mood, productivity, relationships and life. Dr. Hyde has taken from the world’s greatest researchers and combined this with his own 30 plus years of experience to provide you with the answers in a simple, fun, yet powerful and easy to implement program.

Often, all you need is good information and then to apply and practice what you’ve learned to be highly successful.

Learn the 3 Foundational Principles to life and happiness.
You will be able to understand and explore the meaning and purpose of life.
Why depression may be the worst suffering one can experience.
How to Love and Accept Yourself.
You will learn some of the world's greatest Research on happiness and depression.
You will know the secret of how to Apply and Deeply Internalize what you learn.
You will understand the Power of Thoughts and Words and how they shape your world.
Why it takes Courage to overcome depression.
We will explore in depth the 4 Principles of Happiness and how to internalize them.
You will know how Thoughts Produce Emotions.
You will understand how to Debate Your Thoughts and Beliefs so that they align with Reality and what is best for you.
We will explore how Failure and Defeat can produce depression and how to overcome it.
Learn to Live Life Fully and Completely in the Moment.
We will explore how Irritability and Anger can be primary symptoms of depression – especially in men and kids.
How to make our Relationships healthy and add to our happiness and overcome our depression.
How Social Issues are most often at the base of depression – especially in kids and adolescents and even contributes heavily in adults.
Optimism is a golden nugget.
We will explore what Healthy Mentality is and how to develop it.
Marriage and Family can be a source of inexpressible joy and pain – how to get the most of our most intimate relationships.
Friends are invaluable – why and how to nurture healthy friendships.
The 2 Instincts that are at the heart of our need for nurturing relationships and interactions.
We will explore in depth what Mature Love is and what it looks like.
How Dr. Glasser's Choice Theory can help you achieve what is most valuable in life.
We will explore vital Social Principles.
Why Good Character is vital to being happy. What it is and how to increase yours.
We will explore Dr. Seligman's research on Virtues and Strengths of Character.
You will understand what determines a Person's True Value.
Why Meaning and Purpose in vital to being happy and overcoming depression.
How to increase Self-Respect and Self-Esteem.
How to make a Personal Creed that will guide your life in what you believe and determine is important.
Your Calling in Life.

Who this course is for:

This course is for anyone who wants to know how to overcome depression and increase their happiness.