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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

LK

Sep 21, 2020

I found the course content to be interesting and very well organized. I often find myself thinking about the ideas presented and how to apply them to my daily life. Dr.Laurie Santos did a great job!

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 Imrana K

Feb 14, 2022

I LOVED THIS COURSE. THE POINTS DISCUSSED WERE ALL BACKED BY RESEARCH. I SPECIALLY LIKED THE "WOOP " METHOD OF ACHIEVING OUR GOALS.

By Michael T

Feb 5, 2022

Fantastic !

The power is in my hands now so I can't wait to add as many tools as I can to habit.

Thank you for making ths available.

By Hilda C

Dec 20, 2021

Highly recommend my wish now is to meet Laurie Santos to personally thank her but in the meantime thank you now it all makes sense.

By Jeffrey G

Nov 27, 2021

By far the best course I ever taken on coursera. Well-curated and presented. Kudos to Prof Santos. You made me happy .. very happy.

By Stephanie A A

Sep 12, 2021

Best course! Very engaging and informative. I can now say i know about the science of well-being and i understand happiness better.

By Anitha A

Sep 6, 2021

MOST THRILLING COURSE EVER ATTEMPTED IN MY LIFE.NO AMPLE WORDS TO EXPRESS MY HEARTFUL GRATITUDE TO MADAM LAURIE AND YALE UNIVERSITY

By Agnieszka B

Apr 23, 2021

Pure pleasure and great satisfaction! I'm really grateful to professor Laurie Santos for creating this course. Best recommendation!

By Aaron S

Mar 22, 2021

Great course to helping you improve your outlook on life. Not a cure for depression, but it definitely helped me mentally improve.

By Robert W

Jan 10, 2021

Probably the most helpful course I have ever had the pleasure of participating in. Who would have thought well being was so simple?

By COE19B022 C B P

Dec 15, 2020

An excellent outstanding course if followed properly with intention would change your life beautifully. i recommend it to everyone.

By Boomika B

Dec 1, 2020

I learnt how my life is blessed and moreover, I know what I want, this course helps me to realize so many important things of life.

By Janeane T

Oct 12, 2020

this class genuinely improved my happiness and fostered a signature strength of mine which is a love of learning. thank you laurie!

By Alexey P

Sep 14, 2020

The course helped to learn about techniques for improving mental health and apply them in practice. The lecturer is just wonderful.

By Ashley T

Sep 9, 2020

I really enjoyed completing this course. It allowed me to slow down and open my eyes to more and really enjoy what makes me happy.

By Vanessa H M

Sep 3, 2020

I love this course! This course is very timely. I like how it is structured and organized. Highly appreciate the speaker/ lecturer.

By Lotte Z

Aug 13, 2020

Amazing course! Learned lots about the science of well-being and how to actively participate in your own happiness. Highly suggest!

By Maximiliano Y

Aug 10, 2020

Uno de los mejores cursos que he realizado, su contenido es muy completo, la profesora Santos es muy didáctica y comunica muy bien.

By Hannah C B

Jul 29, 2020

This was a great opportunity to learn more about why we tend to be unsatisfied with outlet lives and how to change that perception.

By Fabricia S M C

Jul 9, 2020

Agradeço por essa experiência maravilhosa. Foi muito positiva, recomendo o curso para todos, foi muito transformador na minha vida.

By Mary E J R

Jun 26, 2020

I really like this course!! Very inspiring and it will change your life... for good!!

Thank you and more power!

Sincerely,

Mary Ruiz

By Lynne S

Jun 1, 2020

I would say this is a must have course for everybody! The tools and knowledge you acquire will help you for the rest of your life.

By Elizabeth P

May 17, 2020

Loved it! Laurie really knows her stuff! I loved her honesty and sharing her insights as to how she was feeling as well. Thank you!

By Joel I

Apr 27, 2020

Excelente curso, lo recomiendo para cualquier persona que quiera elevar sus conocimientos de como llevar una vida mejor y más feliz

By Esteban

Aug 20, 2018

Awesome!!

Laurie is great, the course is well structured, with great information, lots of interesting resources. Congratulations !!!