Becoming Your Best Self at Work

Overview

This course is designed to give you practical insights and tools that you can apply in both your personal and professional life. We’ll explore what happiness truly means, challenging common misconceptions and uncovering what actually contributes to lasting well-being. By understanding this, you can make more intentional choices that enhance your fulfillment at work and beyond. From there, we’ll take a closer look at how work impacts mental health, not just in moments of high stress, but in the everyday interactions and expectations that shape our well-being. We’ll dive into diversity, equity, and inclusion, focusing on how inclusive environments don’t just benefit some people—they create better workplaces for everyone.

Syllabus

Introduction to the Workplace Psychological Health and Safety Specialization
Instructor Introduction
Module 1: Course Introduction

Hello and welcome to the first module of Becoming Your Best Self at Work. In this module, we will introduce key concepts and foundational ideas to help you gain a better understanding of what to expect throughout the course. We will explore topics such as the nature of happiness, the distinction between mental health and mental wellness, and the history and evolution of mental health practices.

Module 2: How Work Impacts Our Mental Wellness
Module 3: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Module 4: Mental Illness
Module 5: Stress and Burnout
Module 7: Communication: Navigating Work Dynamics
Module 8: Being Your Best Self
Module 9: Conclusion