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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.

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 Amber

Jul 22, 2023

I loved doing this course. The learning material and web site are both very user friendly and I found the course very interesting.

By Alister D

Apr 14, 2023

A course that has been life-changing for me. Recommend this to everyone, irrespective of your career interest, age and well-being.

By Camila

Mar 4, 2023

Fantastic course. Great theory and opportunities to apply throughout the course, and tools to continuously evolve post completion.

By Denise P L

May 4, 2022

Laurie is amazing doing the explanations and explaining the reserches. Everybody needs to learn how to do the things to feel happy

By Denise S

Mar 21, 2022

Excellent course - it was engaging, a great format and easy to learn from. Dr Laura Santos was relatable and kept it interesting.

By Dr A S

May 26, 2021

very nice course with simple and practicable content. I do appreciate the professor for wonderful content and discussion pedagogy.

By Anikó M

May 13, 2021

It really helps to realise what is happiness and what makes you happy in life. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone :)

By Liezhel J J

Mar 1, 2021

This course opened my eyes on what really matters. Awesome course! If you are thinking if you would want to take this, you should!

By CharlotteWright

Dec 14, 2020

Loved this and looked forward to doing this each week. It has really helped with my COVID Anxiety. I am recommending it to others!

By Sasha

Nov 23, 2020

I absolutely loved this course! It has helped me achieve happiness and work on myself effectively. I couldn't recommend it enough!

By Sofia C

Nov 20, 2020

Adorei este curso! Obrigada Coursera, Yale e professora Laurie!

I loved this course! Thank you Coursera, Yale and professor Laurie!

By Todd H

Nov 18, 2020

Laurie Santos is an incredible professor who provided the public with a fantastic course that can benefit anyone willing to learn.

By Myrna F

Sep 10, 2020

I loved this course, it came at the right time, during lock down, It helped with my stress and it kept me focused on other things,

By Jasmina B

Aug 21, 2020

It really really increased my level of happiness and I would recommend it to everybody. You learn a lot about how your mind works.

By Eli J

Aug 16, 2020

Excelente material de trabajo, los videos y tareas asignadas son muy útiles para seguir avanzando en el programa. Muy recomendado.

By Doris S

Aug 11, 2020

I can recommend this course to everyone. It is funny, eye-opening, helpful, insightful. Simply perfect. Thanks for the experience.

By Raul L A

Aug 10, 2020

Excelent course!! Great information very useful for everyone who wants to improve their lifes overall i recommend it 100 percent!!

By Peter M

Jul 31, 2020

a fantastic and easy to comprehend and work through course that will improve your personal toolkit for better health and wellbeing

By Suman S

Jul 26, 2020

The professor was world class. I learned so much during these 2 months that i cannot describe. Thank you to the professor and YALE

By Jonathan J H

Jul 22, 2020

It is a real eye-opener and I guarantee anyone who takes the course and commits to it will increase their happiness significantly.

By Mike T

Jul 21, 2020

This was an awesome Course. It's life-changing and supports resilience. My whole family benefited from me completing this Course x

By Matthew C

Jun 18, 2020

Brilliant course, really enjoyed it, felt like I progressed during the course and I will strive to continue now I've completed it.

By Tanya C

Jun 15, 2020

Feel like every single human should take the course. Facts and knowledge you will carry with you for a life time. Really fantastic

By Erosha V

Jun 15, 2020

It was really an amazing class really loved the lectures it is helping me really well thank you for keeping this course in coursea