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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

SN

Aug 27, 2020

This is an outstanding course! I was able to change into a more positive and productive mindset as taught in this course. I highly recommend it to everyone regardless of your profession or background.

EN

May 30, 2019

I absolutely enjoyed and learned a lot about happiness from this course. I will definitely recommend it to my peers, as it gets me to the core from my misconceptions to developing the right practices.

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By Dan L

Sep 21, 2023

Super helpful! I found the course really useful in understanding my choices, actions, intent and avoidance to make better decisions and be happier. Taking the course again as a refresher!

By John L

Feb 22, 2023

This course was very informative about the science of happiness, ut it also helped to change my behaviour in the direction of more happiness, not just expanded my intellecctual knowledge.

By Laura L

Oct 14, 2022

Professor Laurie Santos is incredible, her course taught me a lot of new things to incorporate into my every day life and she was easy to understand.

This course is definitely worth it!

By K L

Aug 24, 2022

This course has been fantastic and eye-opening. I love that it is science-based and factual, with tangible outcomes that I can use for myself and for my students. I highly recommend it!

By Kathryn S

Oct 4, 2021

This course is great! Not only very educational, but inspiring! Not just for those who want to learn, but for those who want to change and improve their well-being! Thank you, Dr. Santos!

By Liza J N

Aug 31, 2021

This course is very interesting with a very enthusiastic professor who generously shares her expertise in the Science of Well-Being. Experience a life changing learnings from this course.

By Liza P

Jul 9, 2021

The course helped to be guided by proven principles and thus to remain grounded. It was extremely beneficial and provided me a leg up top handle / manage day to day as well as life goals.

By Naomi S

Jun 15, 2021

What an amazing introduction into positive psychology. Laurie has made this field accessible and has shared so many resources to continue doing this wonderful work on our own. Thank you!

By Arushai S

Jun 5, 2021

Laurie Santos Thank You so much...it was so much eye opening, highly simple and heart touching concepts of happiness and well being...examples, way of teaching good

heartfelt gratitude!!

By sanjukta S

Jan 21, 2021

A well structured course that helps you set up realistic goals and addresses the key sign points of well being and happiness. I enjoyed it thoroughly and journalised the whole experience.

By Erin D

Dec 28, 2020

Thank you for the course. I especially appreciate learning about WOOP and hedonic adaptation.

In my opinion, taking this course during the pandemic, made it even more of an accomplishment.

By Salisha V

Aug 17, 2020

Laurie Santos and her team did an excellent job with this course. It is delivered using an easy to follow step by step method suitable for anyone wishing to improve their quality of life.

By Shannon L

Aug 9, 2020

A wonderful course to encourage you to rewire what we think makes us happy and instead to make time for various wellness habits, and enjoy the actual happiness you gain as a result of it.

By Shailesh S

Jul 26, 2020

Simple and actionable tips for happiness. Thanks to the instructor Laurie Santos for such a wonderful course and the rewirement challenge. I look forward to taking other courses from you.

By Juan N

Jul 7, 2020

Excellent content, delivered quickly and effectively. The exercises were relevant and valuable, and the class had a demonstrable impact on my well-being. Couldn't ask for anything more!

By Teresa F

Jun 17, 2020

Un curso muy recomendable para saber que es lo que realmente nos hace más felices en nuestras vidas y aplicar en ellas un poquito más de eso. ¡La profesora es genial! ¡Lo recomiendo 100%!

By Ryan K

Jun 14, 2020

Not only is this course intellectually engaging, there is practical application of science throughout the course that is enlightening and personally helpful. Cannot recommend this enough!

By Heidi f

Jun 3, 2020

Excellent content, well constructed modules, and meaningful lessons learned. I appreciate the lens that this class was taught through. Thank you for bringing this fabulous class to all!

By Christine Z

Jun 1, 2020

I highly recommend doing this course, learning from Professor Laurie Santos was really great and isn't being happy and your overall well being probably the most important thing right now?

By Gustavo F C

May 31, 2020

This is a wonderful course and I recommend it to everyone looking for a more productive and happier life. The professor is great and the researches are really interesting and eye opening.

By Jessica M

May 30, 2020

This was an AMAZING class! I learned so much about myself and about what I need to do to live a happier life. I will continue to put what I learned into practice. Thank you Laurie Santos!

By Amber D M

May 29, 2020

Fantastic content! Very interesting, and I really enjoyed Professor Santos' upbeat personality. Perfect fit for teaching this course. Thank you so very much for this memorable experience.

By Marie-Christine A

May 25, 2020

This class was a game changer for me. It made a huge difference on my overall happiness and motivation. I am very grateful I committed to it. A huge THANK YOU to Professor Laurie Santos.

By Annisa R S

May 4, 2020

The professor is lovely! Also, the way this course is given is different. There are real audiences and two-ways learning helps you understand the materials better. It's fun and enjoyable!

By Ronnie S R

Apr 24, 2018

This course was enlightening. The material we learned is useful for everyday living. If you practice what you're learning you will indeed boost your happiness. So glad I took this course.