Feel Happier In 7 Simple Steps - by Douglas Robson

COURSE

Feel Happier In 7 Simple Steps

With Douglas Robson

In our fast-paced, modern world, the pursuit of happiness is a universal goal. Somehow though, we find it very hard to attain. Arthur C. Brooks, a renowned social scientist and author, has dedicated his work to exploring the science of happiness and the path to a more fulfilling life. This course is based on his work and is a comprehensive journey into the principles and practices that can lead you to a happier and more meaningful existence.


Meet your Teacher

Doug Robson is a Stuntman, Yoga and Meditation teacher who holds a diploma in counselling and mental health first aid as well as a Masters in Psychology and Neuroscience. He has a passion for learning and is continually adding to his wealth of knowledge of well-being. He has released 10 courses in this field on Insight Timer and has an average rating of 4.7. He produces high-quality and interesting content designed to motivate and empower others to fulfil their ultimate potential.

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7 Days

567 students

4.8 stars

11 min / day

Health & Happiness

English


Lesson 1

History Of Happy

In this episode, I'll cover the deep history of happiness starting almost 7000 years ago. You'll learn what the greatest thinkers of our time thought about how to be happy. You'll see how even though times have changed greatly, one constant has been the quest for happiness. Armed with this knowledge you'll be in a great position to further understand this subject and start to find your happiness.

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Lesson 2

Happiness Defined

If we are going to tackle this monumental task of finding happiness we need to first define it holistically. In this episode, I lay out what science deems the elements of a "Happy" life. Happiness= Enjoyment + Satisfaction + Meaning.

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Lesson 3

Equation 1: Enjoyment=Pleasure+Communion+Consciousness

In this episode, we take the understanding of pleasure further than the Hedonists or even Epicurus. We look at ways to not only increase positive emotion but to increase longevity and intensity. Ultimately we need to expand our understanding of feeling good to include the three elements of enjoyment to truly be happy.

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Lesson 4

Equation 2: Satisfaction=Haves/Wants

If you feel like Mic Jagger and are struggling to get some satisfaction then I may have the answer for you. We are going to look at a new way to understand satisfaction and how you can feel more of what Epicurus saw as Static pleasure.

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Lesson 5

Satisfaction Meditation

In this episode, we put what we have learned about satisfaction to the test. Were going to explore what our true desires are and notice all the things we already have, but potentially overlook. Ultimately I'm going to show you how to increase your satisfaction without buying a single item, or even leaving your house.

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Lesson 6

Equation 3: Meaning=Coherence+Purpose+Significance

In the last equation, we look at arguably the most important of all the elements of happiness. Meaning. This episode will challenge you to take a good look at your life and ask "What is it for?". It's a hard question, but an important one!

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Lesson 7

The Happy Masses

In this episode, I sum up what you have learned so far and remind you of happiness features and tricks. I also want to encourage you to go out and make a difference in the world through this course. Are you ready to be the happy change?

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4.8 (35)

Recent Reviews

Nancy

September 17, 2025

Thank you for this course 🙏 💜

Adam

August 19, 2025

I am part of the happy masses!

Margie

July 1, 2025

Thank you Doug for this amazing course. I so enjoyed learning and hearing about meaning, satisfaction, purpose and what really resonated with me was: 'be the person that will be missed.' You inspired me to enrol in the Harvard course by Arthur Brooks: Managing Happiness. I am familiar with Martin Seligman's Positive Psychology as we incorporate this philosophy as part of Postive Education in the school where I teach in Johannesburg. I will continue to seek and learn as this helps to fill my cup. Thank you, again. Margie

Robert

January 20, 2025

Excellent. I listened to all the sessions. It is great. 5 stars. I plan to listen again to all the sessions to pick up on some of the points I want to hear again. I give it A in logic and concepts, great examples, clarity of content and of voice/delivery. I have about 4,000 minutes of meditation in on Insight so far for 2025 and overall, I think this is among the best meditation I have heard on Insight. Thank you; well done!

Judy

August 20, 2024

Another great course from Douglas full of information and insights about what underpins happiness. I really like the combination of well researched history of philosophies and more practical insights. Douglas is also very thoughtful and supportive in the way he responds to questions. I had a small problem following some of the more complex points he made because I am a visual learner. I found I had to make my own diagrams and write down the equations to make sense of them. It would be nice to have a visual cheat sheet 🤔. I highly recommend the course to anyone wanting to improve their experience of the world.

Jordan

November 28, 2023

Great class, very informative. Thank you!

MaryAnn

November 25, 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. I’m going to listen to it again to fully understand and appreciate everything. Thank you for investing your time into this course, it has changed my way I consider happiness 🙏❤️

Mary

November 19, 2023

Brilliant! This is an amazing course! It is truly an introduction to ways of contemplating the "big" questions of life and of choosing a way to be in the world. It is only the beginning, offering a framework and resources to discover one's own answers. I am so excited to continue working on the material, to experimenting, to studyng further,and to being part of massive happiness! Thank you 🙏

KatieG

November 18, 2023

Great course! Douglas invites you into learning and doing to move closer and more reliably into your own happiness-through the exploration of enjoyment/pleasure, satisfaction and meaning. I am not a big classroom “poster” but got very into this course so joined there as well-and Douglas responded to my posts with more insights and encouragement. He speaks from his own vast experience-I look forward to hearing more from him on Insight Timer!

Maria

November 17, 2023

Thank you!

Nada

November 17, 2023

Thank you Douglas great course kao the good work going 👏👏👏🤗🍀

Robin

November 16, 2023

This was very insightful, and I so appreciate courses like this that help me to see differently. Have a grateful November and thank you.

Fernando

November 12, 2023

Great

Andrea

November 11, 2023

I am part of happy family 🥳

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