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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

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 ALEJANDRO C F

Aug 4, 2020

Great course! It really gives you all the data that supports the science and social experiments researchers haver done, and it provides very helpful tools to put into practice the things that bring happiness into your life.

By Maria I E

Aug 3, 2020

Dr Laurie presents the course in an engaging way and gives us lots of facts, as well as research findings that really opened my eyes to how our minds can work. I'm glad I came across this course, attended, and completed it.

By Michelle G A

Jun 26, 2020

This course was completed during the Coronavirus

pandemic. It gave me something to focus on and was fun to learn and complete challenges/assigments each week. I have re-discovered a love of learning and that make me happy!

By Natalie R

Jun 23, 2020

Awesome course with tons of case studies that give you proof that these behavioral techniques actually work. It really helped me focus on a few things that made a big difference in my overall well being. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

By Diana C

Jun 11, 2020

This course was EXACTLY was i needing in my life. Other that learning about something that would make me "money rich", this course has made me rich with life and nothing can compare to the happiness that one carries within.

By kerry m

Jun 10, 2020

Loved this course, it was full of practical things to do, and fully supported by all the evidence needed to have faith it would be worthwhile! My happiness score jumped a few points, looking forward to carrying on the work!

By Jerry L L

Jun 5, 2020

Truly a great course. Like anything, you have to put the work and effort in. Doing that will provide you a positive experience with some very personal positive benefits. Very happy I took this course and would recommend.

By Yupa W

May 30, 2020

I enjoyed this course and felt I benefitted from it. Laurie Santos is a wonderful instructor. She is engaging, speaks clearly and is relevant. Never once was I lost. I picked up some new tools and plan to use them for life.

By Elitsa Y

May 25, 2020

A life-changing course that has helped me develop invaluable new habits and re-kindle old practises that I now see in a new light and appreciate so much more, because I know why they work, thanks to the science behind them.

By Jimi T

Apr 16, 2018

delivery is evenly paced and pitched at the right level for the audience, good use of visual aid, high quality video recording, succinct explanation of complex research findings for practical application. Good job Laurie :(

By DMP O

Apr 1, 2024

Absolutely amazing. Step by step you get more tools and more clear understanding about well- being that you can use straight away. I’m honoured with this studies and I will use it for my mindfulness sessions. Thanks a lot

By John L

Nov 10, 2022

Excellent, highly recommend. The lectures are interesting, the reading materials insightful. and most of all, the exercises are useful. This is a very proactive and interactive course yet manageable within a busy schedule.

By Teresa B

Jul 21, 2021

This was a fantastic course! The lecturer was engaging, funny and realistic. I appreciated the insights and the quality information. I will carry what I learned in this class with me throughout life. It was life changing.

By Jodie C

Jun 1, 2021

This is an amazing class. I have learned so much. As a teacher, I have incorporated these ideas into my middle school. Staff and students have love the activities that were created from the information from this course.

By MAROTTA M

May 28, 2021

Well-being is a Science and it can be learned here. You can find all you need to know in this course: not just theory but practice to challenge your life for changing in better. Usefull, I enjoyed it. Thanks prof. Santos !

By Julieta J P

Apr 2, 2021

I just want to take this little space not to score the course wich everibody knows its great but to thank doctor laurie for being such a kind and professional person who help changes people life in a really meaninfull way.

By Diana G D

Jan 6, 2021

I have enjoyed so much this course, I am grateful that have attended it. The Science of Well-Being remind us what makes us happy; gives us techniques to apply well being in our life, and help us to make the right choices!

By BEJARANO I N C

Oct 5, 2020

I've learned so much in the past few weeks. I'm very thankful for this opportunity to grow and become a better human being. Thank you Laurie Santos for your insights , you have been really engaging through out this course.

By Erica B

Sep 23, 2020

This course have helped me identify what are the misconceptions about happiness and tips to overcome it. The videos and activities are also engaging and provided an appropriate facts and study to further support the ideas.

By Wk W

Sep 9, 2020

The Science of Well-Being is a very structured course. It's informative and well delivered. I enjoyed the course thoroughly. Now it's time for me to make some conscious effort to incorporate what I've learned into my life.

By Christina D

Jul 10, 2020

This course was great! I really felt I learned a lot of great things about being happy that I would never have known. I like the structure and pace of the course felt just right. I believe everyone should take this course!

By Katrina S

Jul 3, 2020

Wonderful! Life altering (in a good way). Prof Santos delivers the lectures with such honesty, geerosity, energy and clarity that i was genuinely disappointed when the course ended. It makes you fall in love with learning.

By Stephanie C

Jun 10, 2020

What a great class! The information is very useful, practical and easy to understand. Professor Santos does a great job of being engaging and relatable....by the end of the 10 weeks I wanted to go have coffee with her! :)

By Sílvia C

Jun 1, 2020

super useful course. it makes your learn scientific tools to trick yourself to be happier, both theoretical and practical tools. Laurie has a super easy way to communicate which helps you understand all the concepts easily

By Amanda H

May 30, 2020

This course has made me rethink life and our jourmey to happiness. I have became more grateful and more aware of how we think and feel. I'm excited to continue to use the tools I have learned and have applied to real life.