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Live Mindfully & Happily

LEARNING PLAN

Live Mindfully & Happily

This learning plan is essential for anyone feeling overwhelmed by modern stress or seeking a deeper sense of fulfillment. It provides a structured path from basic awareness to purpose-driven living, benefiting professionals and individuals alike who want to improve their mental well-being.

ByCommunity User
5 h 23 m
12 coursesUpdated 14 days ago
The Headspace Guide to Mindfulness & MeditationMindfulness: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern ScienceThe How of Happiness12 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

  • Master the scientific and philosophical foundations of mindfulness and peace.
  • Integrate presence and joy into everyday routines with practical techniques.
  • Build emotional resilience and the ability to navigate difficult feelings.
  • Cultivate self-compassion and emotional intelligence through inner work.
  • Align personal values with daily actions for long-term life satisfaction.
  • Develop sustainable habits that foster lasting happiness and purpose.

Build the essential knowledge of what mindfulness and happiness truly mean, backed by science and ancient wisdom. Learn why these practices work and how your mind creates suffering or peace.

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The Headspace Guide to Mindfulness & Meditation

Former Buddhist monk shares simple meditation techniques to reduce stress and increase mindfulness in just 10 minutes daily.

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
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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

Transform everyday activities into opportunities for mindfulness and joy. Master practical techniques for staying present and building sustainable happiness habits throughout your day.

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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
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The Miracle of Mindfulness

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

8 m

Deepen your practice by cultivating loving-kindness, emotional resilience, and authentic self-awareness. Learn to work skillfully with difficult emotions and build lasting inner peace.

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The intelligent heartRadical CompassionBuddhismThe Art of Living
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Metta Bhavana: How to Guide Loving-Kindness

Teaching meditation is hard when scripts feel forced. Learn a five-stage practice to help clients build genuine compassion for themselves and others.

22 m
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The Book of SecretsBliss MoreThe Mindfulness in Plain English CollectionWherever You Go, There You Are
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Building Your Peaceful Mind Toolkit

Discover 12 evidence-based mindfulness practices that transform daily reactivity into lasting resilience, proving inner peace isn't about escaping life's challenges but meeting them with calm clarity.

22 m
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Zen mind, beginner's mind

Cultivate a beginner's mind for deeper mindfulness and Zen practice.

9 m

Integrate mindfulness and happiness into a life of deeper purpose and meaning. Discover how to align your values with your actions and create genuine life satisfaction that endures.

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The Power of Meaning

Explores four pillars of meaning—belonging, purpose, storytelling, and transcendence—to help readers build more fulfilling, significant lives.

10 m
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The How of HappinessIdentifying Key Predictors of Subjective Well-Being across 92 Countries: A Machine Learning Approach | Journal of Happiness Studies | Springer Nature Link11 Ways to Be Happier, Based on the Best Science | Psychology TodayFive Science-Backed Strategies for More Happiness
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Happiness: The New Science of Choosing Joy

We often chase the wrong things in search of fulfillment. Discover the data-driven habits and psychological shifts that actually sustain life satisfaction.

26 m
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How Will You Measure Your Life?

Apply business theories to find fulfillment in career, relationships, and personal integrity. A guide to living with purpose.

13 m

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