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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....

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BT

Nov 26, 2019

Loved the practical "rewiring" assignments that helped me with understanding what really makes us happy. Not only this course changed my life perspective but enriched the lives of the people around me

MR

Apr 3, 2021

Fabulous course. I learned a lot of does and doesn't make us happy, and learned valuable tools for introducing and integrating new habits into my life that will definitely contribute to my well-being.

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By Randy W

Dec 9, 2022

I need accountability, such as sticking with a commitment that I make. Rather than go strictly by my motivation or will-power, the course kept bringing me back to my purpose in taking. I found the entire experience very helpful.

By Erin L

Jun 2, 2022

I learned so much and found happiness within myself because of everything I learned. I genuinely loved this class and look forward to making even more progress henceforth by continuing to practice all of my new tools and skills.

By ANA G N L

Apr 27, 2022

Reaffirm that things that I have done for several years such as preferring experiences over material things, helping someone else whenever I can, are small steps to get closer to happiness. Now I will do it with more enthusiasm.

By Manuela R H

Aug 21, 2020

I loved this course. It helped me a lot and I felt really good learing everthing that Laurie taught. I will definitely promote it to all my friends. It is very important to know the skills that the Science of Well Being teaches.

By Eva B

Aug 14, 2020

Thank you, Laurie Santos and all the other participants who have been working on this course. It definitely helped my life, and many others' as well. I feel honored for being able participate a Yale course. We keep it up!

By Tanja E

Jul 19, 2020

Absolutely fantastic course! Thank you Laurie for making the research accessible and providing insights in how to best incorporate strategies for better well-being into daily life! It‘s been truly wonderful and I feel rewired :)

By Mun T L

Jul 13, 2020

This is a very practical course! Professor Laurie Santos did a tremendous job delivering the course to an online student like me. For me, it was time very well-spent and I will be practising the rewirements for a very long time!

By Eliane N

Jul 11, 2020

Many thanks to Professor Lorie del Santos for sharing with us her precious knowledge and providing us with this course rich in practical information that has helped me personally and professionally.

I only want to .... continue!

By Shelley A W

Jul 5, 2020

I think The Science of Well-Being is a course that could benefit everyone and anyone, whether you are young or an older person like me. It helps you to see what life should be about, instead of what we've all be lead to believe.

By Poonam H

Jul 4, 2020

Truly an exceptional course with such insightful, valuable and groundbreaking knowledge and research that every human being should be able to know. Thank you for constructing such a worthwhile and valuable course and experience.

By Vinod V

Jun 22, 2020

Simply one of the most beautifully and purposefully designed course. Professor was honest and her teachings shows her dedication to the research she has done in making a theory and practical approach to the science of good life.

By Justin R

Jun 5, 2020

I am not lying when I say this course literally changed my life. I have learned so many valuable skills to improve my happiness and will take these lessons with me into the future and in everything I do. Thank you Laurie Santos.

By Darlene T

May 21, 2020

I completely enjoyed this course and found that there is a positive outcome to the Science of Well-Being. Thank you Laura Santos for your terrific way of presenting this course and in your insight into the Science of Well-Being.

By Sherri S

Jun 3, 2019

Course is very engaging and allows completing at your own pace. Laura really understands the science and has the data to back it. It is great being offered to the younger generation so they can build it into their daily life.

By Tammy N

May 26, 2019

I learned to look at happiness in a new way. Rather than looking for material things to bring me happiness, I starting being more mindful of what really made me happy such as kindness and savoring the wonderful things around me.

By Carla L

Jul 24, 2018

This course is beneficial for all regardless o age, demographic, ethnicity, etc. As with any course, you get out of it what you put into it, but the information is fascinating, the content is practical and the value is immense.

By Sl K (

Sep 10, 2024

Excellent course. I really appreciated the additional resources and recommendations. I am working to incorporate much of what I learned in this course. Easy to follow. Clear, concise, and enjoyable to watch. Very engaging.

By Julia D

Dec 26, 2023

I learned so many theory and more important, I learded many useful tools to increase my happiness in my daily life, such as WOOP, build a good habit with situation support, etc. This was my first coursera course and I loved it!

By lymar999@ukr.net

Jul 18, 2023

Мне всё понравилось. Уровень для меня понятный. Ценные рекомендации и советы для меня. Большая благодарность всем кто разрабатывал этот курс и профессору психологии Лоре Сантос за хорошую организацию учебного процесса и лекции.

By Deleted A

Jul 10, 2022

Was reccomended to me by the YouTuber Hamza. A lot of the information I know most of us self-improvement video watchers knew already on YouTube. But this was a huge step in giving me the tools to implement happiness in my life.

By Clinton R

Mar 1, 2022

This course has given me insight and knowledge on how to be happier with life. I have not been this happy in a long while. It's been a lovely journey that I would recommend to anyone who is seeking to be at peace in this world.

By Maritza G

Apr 22, 2021

English is not my first languaje , nevertheless it was not any difficult to keep the steps and do the rewirements along the course. The professor was so clear and easy to follow that it felt like taking the class face to face.

By Heli S

Apr 10, 2021

Amazing course and credit to Dr Santos! she is an amazing course leader. Really enjoyed the lectures and practical quizzes. This course has increased my knowledge on personal and professional level. Highly recommend to everyone

By Magdalena L

Mar 22, 2021

Absolutely fantastic ! It helped me so much to put all well being strategies into practice. I would recommend it to absolutely everyone, especially young people, so that they learn from early age what is most important in life.

By Ami R

Nov 30, 2020

Fantastic course! Dr. Santos did an amazing job creating and teaching this course. I am very appreciative that it is available for others to be part of it as well. Thank you for sharing this gem! Everyone can benefit from this.