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Live Mindfully & Happily

LEARNING PLAN

Live Mindfully & Happily

In an era of constant distraction, mastering your internal landscape is essential for mental health. This plan is designed for anyone feeling overwhelmed or disconnected who seeks to build a sustainable foundation of emotional intelligence and present-moment awareness.

ByCommunity User
2 h 51 m
12 coursesUpdated 15 days ago
Happiness10% HappierMindfulness: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science12 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed's proprietary AI to help you learn Live Mindfully & Happily 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 Live Mindfully & Happily.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand the neural mechanisms of happiness and emotional processing
  • Master practical meditation techniques to break free from autopilot
  • Develop science-backed resilience to handle life's challenges with grace
  • Implement daily gratitude practices to rewire the brain for positivity
  • Align daily actions with personal purpose for authentic, mindful living

Build the foundation for mindful living by understanding how your brain creates happiness, processes emotions, and why presence matters for wellbeing.

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Happiness

A Buddhist monk's scientific and spiritual exploration of happiness as a cultivable skill, blending Eastern wisdom with Western research.

9 m
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10% Happier

A TV journalist's journey to mindfulness and happiness through meditation.

9 m
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source 1source 2source 3Effects of Mindfulness on Psychological Health - PubMed Central - NIH
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Mindfulness: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science

Discover how mindfulness can transform your daily life through evidence-based practices that reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance well-being. Learn practical techniques backed by neuroscience research.

25 m

Learn practical meditation and mindfulness techniques to anchor yourself in the present moment and break free from autopilot living.

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The Miracle of Mindfulness

Practical mindfulness exercises for inner peace and self-awareness in everyday life.

8 m
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The Mindful Day

Practical mindfulness for busy lives, from morning to evening.

12 m
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Wherever You Go, There You AreAwareReclaim Your BrainHeal Your Gut, Save Your Brain
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Be Present and Stop Living on Autopilot

We spend nearly half our lives stuck in our heads. Learn how to shift out of doing mode and build the skill of noticing to reclaim your daily life.

21 m

Develop science-backed practices to rewire your brain for positivity, handle life's challenges with grace, and cultivate lasting happiness through gratitude.

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The Gratitude Revolution

Neuroscience-backed gratitude rewires brain, improves health and relationships.

1 m
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The How of Happiness

A scientific guide to boosting happiness through intentional activities, backed by research and practical strategies for lasting well-being.

9 m
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Gratitude Works!The Secret Gratitude BookThe MagicThe Gratitude Revolution: How Brain Science Transforms Thank You
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Rewire Your Brain with Daily Gratitude

Discover how to move beyond surface-level thanks to develop a genuine gratitude practice that transforms your mental health, relationships, and even physical wellbeing by counteracting your brain's natural negativity bias.

22 m

Integrate mindful awareness into a life of meaning, purpose, and genuine happiness by mastering the art of being present with whatever arises.

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Flourish

Renowned psychologist redefines well-being, offering a groundbreaking approach to achieving fulfillment through the PERMA model of positive psychology.

11 m
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Radically Happy

East meets West in a modern guide to finding contentment and meaning through mindfulness and meditation.

10 m
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Wherever You Go, There You AreFully PresentAwareLet That Sh*t Go
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The Art of Letting Things Be

Discover how to find genuine happiness in the present moment by learning the revolutionary practice of 'doing nothing' and letting go of our constant need to rush toward something better.

22 m

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