Fundamentals of Happiness & Well-being Notes-Book

Pages 1–2 (Understand these 4 key concepts for a happier life | Arthur Brooks Video)

Follow the steps below to complete Pages 1 and 2 of your Fundamentals of Happiness & Well-being Notes-Book.

Open your Fundamentals of Happiness & Well-being Notes-Book to the first inside spread, the back of the cover and the page on the right.

In the top-left corner of the left page, legibly handwrite: Understand These 4 Key Concepts for a Happier Life | Arthur Brooks video
- In the bottom-left corner of the same page, write 1 (and circle the page number.)

In the middle third of the page, legibly write and underline the subtitle: Reflections
- In the bottom-right corner, write 2 (and circle the page number.)

1. Watch the video below:

Big Think. (2023). Understand these 4 key concepts for a happier life | Arthur Brooks [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/7u8A0AoDRd

2. As you watch, complete the following on Page 1 and the top of Page 2:

Under the heading, Understand These 4 Key Concepts for a Happier Life | Arthur Brooks video, write 4–5 important ideas, concepts, or details from the video.
1. Each entry must:
  - Be written in your own words
  - Be at least 3 complete sentences
  - Be legible and clearly separated

3. For each idea, add one of the following symbols next to it:

😃 = something you resonate with

💡 = something that is new or surprising to you

👎🏼 = something you disagree with or question

Optional (but encouraged):

Add small sketches, symbols, or simple illustrations to help “anchor” or visualize each idea.

1. Under the underlined subtitle Reflections, legibly handwrite a 6–7 sentence personal reflection that:

Responds to ideas from the video
Refers to some of the specific details you wrote on Page 1
Explains how you might apply or integrate these ideas into your life, learning, or work.

2. End your reflection with your signature.