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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

NN

Mar 30, 2023

This course was really interesting! I loved it. The teacher was amazing and very engaging. And it was my first time doing peer-graded assignments, i was scared but i did it and i'm so proud of myself.

JP

May 17, 2020

This course is well worth the time and commitment and came out of this course with some valuable information and tools. I feel the more people that take the course, the better we can be as a society.

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By Филиппова Е А

Aug 10, 2019

I had my doubts before taking the course but now I'm really happy I did it. Laurie did a wonderful and thorough job and I don't think I can thank her enough for that.

By Katie A M

Apr 29, 2018

This course is awesome! I would love to be able to take all the psychology courses at Yale with this awesome person! I would love to see more of these online courses!

By Marnie D

Nov 16, 2022

Learned so much, thank you. Great course to discover more about yourself, expectations and breaking bad habits while creating healthier habits for our own happiness.

By Eman M R T

Oct 27, 2022

I am grateful for this remarkable learning experience. It helped me to better understand and work toward wanting to improve myself and be a better version of myself.

By Natalia L

Sep 9, 2022

Such a game-changer! I started this course during the pandemic, and it made me realize a lot more than I thought I knew about myself. Trully appreciated this course.

By William L

Dec 8, 2021

Great course with real world applications, truly needed during the pandemic and should be a mandatory course in many schools and workplaces, particularly Healthcare.

By Cat L

Jul 6, 2021

This course should be taught in schools and communities for people of all ages. I found it incredibly helpful, and I am recommending it to all my friends. Thank you!

By Holly H

Jan 15, 2021

I can highly recommend this course. The time and effort needed to successfully learn the science of well-being is well spent. Thank you so much for the opportunity.

By Outi H A

Jan 3, 2021

This was an amazing experience to me. I enjoyed every weekly sessions, the readings, and a most importantly, the exercises, including the final rewirement challenge.

By Tatiana M

Dec 17, 2020

This was one of the highlight discoveries of 2020 among all that is happening in the world, a great tool for everyone that wants to keep and happy and balanced life.

By Juan E L

Oct 1, 2020

I have tried to take the quizes but it appear a massage that it is blocked. What can I do ??

I dont see where to comunicate or report a problem in the coursera page.

By Jason A

Sep 4, 2020

The teaching was absolutely phenomenal, though it would be nice if the site had a better mobile interface. Overall I loved it and would absolutely take another class

By Shobha D

Aug 11, 2020

Excellent course. Taught by a very knowledgeable instructor. Based on the findings of rigorous research. Provides very practical advice to increase one's well-being.

By Joanne C D

Aug 9, 2020

Very engaging course content! With the way it is presented by the instructor, it is definitely not boring. Something to recommend to your friends for a happier life.

By Brandon L P

Aug 1, 2020

This course was more beneficial than I imagined it would be. I came across it by mistake during the current pandemic. I’d take this course or a similar course again.

By Sebastian R

Jul 6, 2020

High quality videos and scientific research based lectures on happiness. I liked the final group rewirement challenge to reflect on the practical part of the course.

By Ijanla H

Jun 29, 2020

This course made a noticeable impact in my life. It helped me to become a happier person. I recommend this course to anyone seeking to improve their quality of life.

By Ganna L

Jun 21, 2020

I recommend course to everybody, it really helps to improve quality of life! THere are alot of usefull references if somebody would like to dive deeper in the topic.

By Christy S

Jun 14, 2020

I highly recommend taking this class.

Simple changes to the way we think or to our daily routine really do make a difference in our happiness. Thank you Dr. Santos!!

By Susan H

Jun 11, 2020

Thank you so much for this course! I learned that the things that we think will make us happy really don’t. I now have the tools, and information for true happiness.

By Shilpy S

Jun 6, 2020

I am grateful to be a learner for this wonderfully outlined course, I am determined to use the learning into my routine life & lead a good life according to science.

By Deja (

Jun 2, 2020

I recommend any and everyone to do this course. It helped jumpstart so many things internally and I'm so grateful for the knowledge I learned from it. Thank you!!!

By Pierre F

Jun 1, 2020

I would like to thank you for opening up this course to a wider audience and giving me the opportunity to take part. This course is life changing. Thank so, so much.

By Deleted A

May 12, 2020

Taking this course was an awesome experience! It´s engaging and the professor really motivates you. I love how it is divided in two parts, the theory and the action.

By Gyra M

Apr 18, 2020

Told in friendly, encouraging language, broken down into very manageable pieces, provides resources and tips I can make use of for life! Thank you Dr. Laurie Santos!