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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 Ani L

Nov 3, 2021

Dr Laurie Santos curated course is brilliant for those curious and interested and those working in various field(s) of Therapy. Highly Recommend for anyone curious and open!

By Camila G

Sep 23, 2021

Amazing experience. Thanks a lot for all the hard work of putting together so much information to make your points regarding the non obvious results presented in this course.

By Julia K G

Aug 9, 2021

Exceptionally inclusive course in the science of Well-Being. The Instructor is articulate and well versed in her cognative skill to make this course enriching and rewarding.

By Vanessa M R

Jun 16, 2021

I loved this course, from it I had new insights in different areas of my life and the opportunity to make new observations and choices. Both in my personal and academic life.

By Douglas d S N

Apr 14, 2021

This course was amazing! I feel so happy to complete it! It helped me a lot! Teacher Laurie Santos is fantastic! Let's keep pushing in order to be the best version of myself.

By Virginia L

Apr 13, 2021

I am very grateful for this course because not only I discovered so many details I didn't know about well-being but I also learned which tools I have to improve my happiness!

By Sarah D

Apr 8, 2021

This course helped affirm some of the practices and ways I currently live my life, while also providing new insight and science-based ideas to continue my well-being journey.

By Hanis

Mar 29, 2021

I enjoyed every lesson and thank you professor for sharing with us some wonderful insights to leading a fulfilling life. I guess the next step is to apply what I have learnt!

By Lucy A W

Mar 12, 2021

Really interesting and applicable to most people' lives (in my experience). The instructor was engaging and explained the science and studies in an easy to understand manner.

By Iago V

Dec 9, 2020

Great, practical course that has had a positive impact in my life. The lecturer emanates amazing vibes and I wish I could just be in that room with that cool armchair! Great!

By Amy H

Jul 26, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. As a mother, an educator and for myself there were so many takeaways on how to help ourselves and children be as happy as possible. Thank you :)

By Lluvia E M C

Jul 25, 2020

Me enseñaron en este curso las cosas que sabia cuando era niña, pero fui perdiendo el rumbo cuando llegue a la edad adulta, gracias por recordarme lo que es bueno en la vida.

By sophie o

Jul 25, 2020

This is a fantastic course! I would definitely recommend this to other people. I feel like I learned so much and I can truly say that it has had a positive impact on my life.

By Sarah G

Jul 25, 2020

I feel much more intentional about the decisions I make in my life because now I know what serves my well-being and happiness and what doesn't.

I highly recommend this course!

By Sebastian W

Jul 20, 2020

What a great opportunity to get these scientific insights into well-being. I particularly liked the further readings and the practice - thank you very much coursera and YALE.

By Alexandra R

Jul 18, 2020

Very charming and competent tutor which brings the content very lively Into the virtual classrooms.

I am interested in learning more about the courses that are online of Yale.

By Amanpreet K

Jul 13, 2020

Awesome course, very important to be happy and not materialistic and this course was just so good that I am motivated to stay happy, satisfied. I highly recommend the course.

By Vidya R

Jul 7, 2020

Pretty happy with this course. Course content is just right. very clearly explained concepts. Easily understandable by all. Specifically the savouring gratitude are too good.

By Jesika H

Jun 29, 2020

Amazing course! I am very happy I found this course as I am using the strategies in my life to become better version of myself! I can also use some strategies in my practice!

By Annie D

Jun 21, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. You get to learn a lot about what kind of things truly make you happy and what you can do to increase your happiness. I highly recommend it.

By Emma K

Jun 15, 2020

This course allows you to review what you want to do and what might be stopping you and why. It then gives you tools and knowledge on how to move past the obstacles - Enjoy!

By Lissmary M

Jun 14, 2020

I really enjoyed the course, specially during these hard times. It was very entertaining, helpful and educational. I learned a lot and Dr. Santos was very engaging.

Thank you

By Valeria G

Jun 11, 2020

It’s a very well organized and laid out course. I enjoyed the lectures, I wish I had the opportunity to interact face to face, although I’m grateful for the forums. Thanks 🙏

By Claudia l

Jun 4, 2020

I really enjoy and learned about the course, I changed, I am more grateful now, kinder, I savour more the moments, I am exercising daily not just weekdays.

I loved it!!

thanks!

By Naomi G

May 31, 2020

I am really happy that I signed up for and took this course. It has helped me realize that the things that I am doing may not be helping me live a happier and healthier life.