The Science of Happiness - Understanding What Makes Us Truly Happy

Learning Seaman
11 minutes
Avg. rating 4.1

The Science of Happiness - Understanding What Makes Us Truly Happy

Learning Seaman
11 minutes
Avg. rating 4.1

The pursuit of happiness is a universal goal that has been studied throughout history. In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in the science of happiness, with researchers exploring the factors that contribute to well-being.

Happiness is a complex emotion, but it is generally characterized by positive emotions and a sense of purpose and fulfilment in life. Social connections, a sense of purpose, gratitude, physical activity, and mindfulness are all important contributors to happiness. Positive psychology has emerged as a field dedicated to studying happiness and developing interventions to increase well-being. However, there is still much to learn about happiness, including the specific mechanisms behind the benefits of social connections and physical activity. The impact of technology and social media on happiness is also being explored. As research continues, new interventions and strategies may be developed to promote happiness and improve lives worldwide.


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Learning Seaman

Learning Seaman is the first worldwide lifelong e-learning platform dedicated to seafarers wellbeing, mental health and resilience onboard. Τhe aim is to offer seafarers an educational and entertaining tool which will help them develop emotional resilience and manage stress, especially that brought on by the unique working conditions, such as social isolation and blurry boundaries between living and working in order to complete their tasks on board more efficiently.

It's an all-in-one platform that consists of short and concise courses from a variety of sections such as wellness and development, nutrition and health, sports, travel, art, music and movie stars, biographies, business and finance, classical studies, history, board games, theater etc. The courses are constantly updating and are presented in text, podcasts and video formats.

 

Our qualified team comprises of human resources experts, academics, artists, clinical nutritionists, journalists as well as professionals with a deep and comprehensive understanding of the maritime and education industry.

 

Its multicultural approach is derived from Greece, Israel, Germany, Spain, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States.

 

Our team is constantly growing to accommodate seafarers’ needs and wishes, regarding their well-being and continuous improvement while onboard.

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  3. Language: English
  4. Length: 11 minutes
  5. Intended for: Seafarers and Shoreside Personnel
  6. Reference: Not based on any reference
  7. Last Updated: July 19, 2023

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