Happiness Isn’t Something to ‘Get.’ It’s Something to Live—Daily.
What if happiness isn’t a destination, but a practice?
This 30-day course invites you to explore what makes you happy(er)—not in a fleeting, surface way, but in a grounded, meaningful way that’s rooted in science and self-awareness.
Discover the Three Dimensions of Happiness
You’ll learn how happiness shows up in your life through:
☆ Feeling good (even in small, quiet ways)
Understand your emotional patterns and how to shift into more positive, empowering states
☆ Satisfaction with life
Use your unique strengths every day to build a deeper sense of fulfillment and engagement.
☆ Meaning and purpose
Connect to what matters most to you, and find meaning in both the ordinary and extraordinary moments.
What You’ll Learn in the "What Makes Us Happy(er)?" Course
In this self-paced happiness course, you’ll explore positive psychology and the real science of happiness, breaking through myths and gaining actionable tools for daily life.
Week 1: Discovering the Layers of Happiness
➤ Happiness as an Emotion:
Learn emotional granularity—how naming emotions precisely helps regulate them and boosts well-being.
➤ Happiness as Life Satisfaction:
Use your innate character strengths to enhance daily satisfaction and long-term fulfillment.
Week 2: Meaning and Integration
➤ Happiness as Meaning::
Explore how meaning shows up in your life now—not as a grand quest, but through small daily actions.
➤ Integrating Happiness:
Bring together emotions, strengths, and purpose into a personal model for lasting happiness.
Week 3: Systems of Happiness
➤ Wholebeing and Systems Thinking:
Understand the “genius of the AND”—how meaning and joy can coexist, even in hard times.
➤ Your Relational Network:
See how happiness spreads through social connections, and map the network that supports your well-being.
Week 4: Embodied Happiness
➤ The Happiness Biofeedback System:
Use your body as a feedback loop to cultivate positive emotions from the inside out.
➤ Flow and Full Engagement:
Learn how to enter states of flow, where you feel fully alive, absorbed, and at ease.
What’s Included in This Online Course
✓ 8 Engaging Video Lessons with science-backed insights and real-life applications.
✓ Reflective Exercises to help you explore your own emotional patterns and strengths.
✓ Rich library of referenced resources so you can see the source of the science as your happiness journey evolves.
✓ Worksheets and Journal Prompts for deeper exploration.
Why This Course is Different
✓ Focused on the science of happiness, not just feel-good advice.
✓ Combines positive psychology with real-world practices.
✓ Designed by Wholebeing Institute, a leader in well-being education.
Meet Your Guide: Megan McDonough
With over 30 years of experience in yoga, mindfulness, and the science of well-being, I’ve dedicated my career to helping people not just understand happiness—but live it. I’m the founder of Wholebeing Institute, a global leader in positive psychology education, and I’ve taught thousands of students how to integrate well-being into their everyday lives.
But I’m not just a teacher of this work—I live it, daily. I’ve led well-being programs for Fortune 500 companies, healthcare organizations, and educational institutions, including Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health.
I hold a degree in nuclear medicine, blending a background in traditional healthcare with the evidence-based science of positive psychology. My unique approach weaves together the rigor of research with the wisdom of spiritual traditions, helping you connect both head and heart on your journey to happiness.
When you join this course, you’re learning from someone who knows the deep theory and practical tools—and who’s walked this path alongside you, every step of the way.
Ready to Get Happy(er)?
This course is for you if:
☞ You’re tired of quick fixes and want something real and grounded
☞ You’re curious about the deeper dimensions of happiness—emotion, satisfaction, and meaning
☞ You want to explore what makes YOU happy(er), not just follow a generic formula
Course Details
☆ Price: $395
FAQs
What’s the time commitment?
Just 10-15 minutes a day for 30 days. You can go faster or slower—this is your journey.
Is this based on research?
Yes. The course blends positive psychology, neuroscience, and mindfulness practices, all backed by science and lived experience.
Will I get support?
You’ll receive guided prompts and practices each day.
What if I’ve already taken other well-being courses?
Great! This course dives deep into the three pillars of happiness in a way that’s both fresh and practical—you’ll uncover new layers of insight, even if you’ve explored happiness before.
How long will I have access to the course material?
You’ll have access to the course for 60 days—plenty of time to move through the content at your own pace (twice as long as the course itself). All PDF guides and reflections are yours to download and keep, so you can return to them anytime.
