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About the Course

NEW TEEN VERSION AVAILABLE HERE: https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being-for-teens In this course you will engage in a series of challenges designed to increase your own happiness and build more productive habits. As preparation for these tasks, Professor Laurie Santos reveals misconceptions about happiness, annoying features of the mind that lead us to think the way we do, and the research that can help us change. You will ultimately be prepared to successfully incorporate a specific wellness activity into your life. THE SCIENCE OF WELL BEING WAS PRODUCED IN PART DUE TO THE GENEROUS FUNDING OF THE DAVID F. SWENSEN FUND FOR INNOVATION IN TEACHING....

Top reviews

MH

May 7, 2020

Dr Santos is engaging and honest. This course was a very helpful and productive way for me to spend some long pandemic days. I honestly feel that I will carry what I have learned through out my life.

IC

Aug 11, 2021

Absolutely amazing course with a large dose of science and practical exercises. The instructor is very knowledgeable. It was a pleasure for me to attend the course and listen to Laurie every week. :)

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By Donda B

Jun 15, 2020

I personally gained mountains of knowledge about myself through the guidance of the course. I plan to continue to incorperate what I have learned form each week into my daily life.

By Julianne D

Jun 15, 2020

Thank you so much for coming up with this course. This helped me go through the pandemic with a much better outlook. It surely uplifted mine and the spirit of the people around me,

By Charlotte W

Jun 7, 2020

A genuinely insightful and practical course. I will use the skills learned here both professional and personally. I have thoroughly enjoyed this course and would highly recommend.

By Qirstyn B C J

May 5, 2020

Loved this course! Professor Santos was so amazing and knowledgable. I can definitely say my mental state and definition of happiness has changed since the beginning of the course.

By Manan M

May 3, 2020

Awesome Course! I like this course very much. The faculty was very good. I've learned great lessons from the course. I wish in future more courses come up so as to enhance mindset.

By Alejandro M

Aug 5, 2019

Excellent course, strongly recommended! Not only it provides insightful knowledge, but also science-based tools and things to do to create new habits for a sustainable well-being.

By Bandi K C

Jan 10, 2019

Every individual irrespective of his country, work, age, gender and income must watch this. This is the true essence of life, and without the essence there is no meaning to living.

By Huynh L T N

Jul 9, 2024

this course brings me a lot of helpful information to be well-being, Profesor expained carefully and gave some techniques that I can to do easily. Trust the progress and enjoy it!

By Zelda S

May 6, 2023

Wonderful course. Have learnt to appreciate the happiness value of time-affluence instead of feeling guilty about having "slow time". Am clearer about what REALLY makes me happy.

By Kimberly A E

Mar 24, 2023

Stellar professor! I cannot express enough how down to earth and easy to relate to she is. This class and its professor is 5 stars! Keep doing what you are doing Professor Santos!

By Jennifer T

Apr 16, 2022

The course was so informative - learning the why really helps with the what and how! Dr Santos is so relatable and motivational. Well paced and such robust and quality content.

By Linda W

Jul 18, 2021

I highly recommend The Scoence of Well-Being for everyone. Even if you commit to only one of the rewirements, it will add to your happiness and help you to gain a growth mindset.

By Donna D

Jun 20, 2021

thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this accessible to everyone. When completed with intention, it has the potential to change lives - it has mine- muchisimas gracias

By Lívia B

Feb 10, 2021

This course was one of the most amazing experiences in my life because it was enriching both professionally and personally. Thanks for Coursera, Laurie Santos and Yale University!

By Corina M

Jan 4, 2021

Is a very well structured course. And smart and straightforward. It helped me align many concepts which crossed my path during the years and brought more clarity into the matter.

By Claire M

Dec 14, 2020

A really great course for anyone who is interested in psychology and building their own self awareness. This course is very fascinating and engaging and I would recommend it 100%.

By Artur M d D

Dec 5, 2020

Thanks for this incredible course, all the lessons and practical exercices that have helped me in the most important objective in life, be more happy, my and the ones near me !!!!

By Fenichi L

Oct 28, 2020

This course completely changed my mindset and perspective on life. Now I know practical ways on how to take care of myself so that I can fully live a life of happiness. Thank you!

By Ewa C

Sep 24, 2020

This was my first course on Coursera and I must say it was awesome. I learnt a lot and hopefully will keep using the knowledge I gained here in real life. Thank you Laurie Santos!

By Juan G S

Sep 8, 2020

A helpful course that helps you understand how we are built and how we deal with it. Activities and lessons are very personal, it helps develop a growth mindset in any profession.

By Anna D

Jul 7, 2020

I loved this course. It really challenged me to think about my life and how I am living. I felt a significant change in myself and how I'm leading my life over the last few weeks!

By Patricia V S

Jul 5, 2020

Muchas gracias Dra. Santos, tu presencia es clara, gentil, haces que podamos entender conceptos que creemos muy lejanos. Todo el protocolo del curso me parece muy amigable.

GRACIAS

By Isaac I M P

Jun 29, 2020

This course brings science to well-being. Strong recommend, especially when by the end of the course you get a chance to see how you have changed from the beginning of the course.

By Vanessa M

Jun 16, 2020

This professor... this course... everything about was a total WOW factor and LOVED every bit of it. Changed my life for the better and I wish I could retake this course every year