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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 Madhu P

Nov 11, 2022

Very much interesting Course i ever attended.. the Tutor was amazing.. I loved the Course and much into practical knowledge received. Must Required Course for Every one...

By Lourdes C G

May 24, 2022

Everybody should take this course. I'm glad to learn there is a high school version. It is of critical importance to properly learn the meaning of happiness and well-being.

By Delores O

Apr 10, 2022

This is a terrific course. The class was interesting, the research shared pertinent, and the information was valuable. The goals are individualized and totally attainable.

By Adriana Z J

Oct 11, 2021

Excelente información, me gustó muchísimo, además de que la Dra. Laurie, lo hizo dinámico y divertido, muy buenas las entrevistas, me siento satisfecha de este aprendizaje.

By Gail D

Mar 16, 2021

I really enjoyed the information provided by Dr Santos and feel I have learned a little more about happiness then before I took this class. Thank you to Dr Santos and Yale!

By NEERAJ R

Nov 24, 2020

This is an excellent one. Thank you so much for valuable tips and explaining the rule of happiness with scientific proofs and surveys. Thank you for this excellent session.

By Justine J

Sep 19, 2020

Instructor was very engaging. I sped though her videos because I just wanted to hear more. This course inspired me to make an effort to improve my mood and outlook in life.

By vanya a

Aug 13, 2020

The topic intrigues me and I was not wrong! it is a really wholesome content and there are lots of physical implementation too for learners to apply what they have learned

By Ashanthi M

Aug 9, 2020

An excellent course based on scientific evidence. Prof. Santos delivers classes in well-portioned units. Cannot think of a more suited course during the time of a pandemic.

By Bahga S

Jul 6, 2020

It's one of the best courses that i have taken ever

A highly recommend cousre , by listening to lectures and applying instructions to your life

You will be markedly changed

By darrell y

Jun 29, 2020

awesome course with great examples to reference. I also love the interactions with the students in the audience and how the professor gives real life examples to learn from

By Michiko M

Jun 28, 2020

Thank you for your brilliant lectures. It changed my mindset so much and made me more positive and decisive. It also helps me surviving in coronavirus war. Thank you again.

By Aisha S

Jun 27, 2020

The professor is very engaging, formats of videos, and all given research findings are amazing. From all the courses that I took during the quarantine, this is my favorite.

By Richard L

Jun 22, 2020

Good course. the only thing I would change would be the last three modules, they are redundant and we as learners can be pushed at that point in the course to new heights.

By Lorie C

Jun 6, 2020

Thank you so much for offering this course. It was a blessing taking this course during COVID-19. My happiness scores went up and I've implemented most of the strategies.

By Rebecca G

Jun 5, 2020

This course has really opened my eyes to the consideration of what makes you happy. The lectures are clear, engaging and the recommended reading / documents are brilliant.

By Kate P

Jun 1, 2020

Fantastic course, so insightful and many helpful tips while applying them directly. Great, easy-to-digest videos, wonderful guest speakers. Really, this course was amazing!

By Lim K M

Jun 1, 2020

Great course, super practical and love the candidness of the professor as well as the super hands-on exercises. Very insightful and interesting class, one of my favourites!

By Garry M

May 13, 2020

The material in the course is great, I listened to the podcast too and found doing both together meant my learning improved, I've already recommended this course to friends

By Carol F

May 10, 2020

A genuine student-friendly course approach - non-threatening so it made it easy to be authentic in your rewirement, feedback and self-reflection. A well-sequenced content.

By Marguerite M

Apr 4, 2020

I enjoyed so much this course because it taught me how to apply rewirement techniques to achieve a state of well-being as well as the strategies to implement them correctly

By Lil G

Mar 10, 2020

Lori Did a fantastic job!! she understood the material and was able to share it in simple and real life examples so that it made sense and really resonated thank you Lori!!

By Andrea O

Aug 7, 2019

I loved this course, Everyone should consider to do it, it is really helpful, in a kind and smooth way... Definitely I will remember to practice it in real life. Thank you.

By Stephanie B

Nov 23, 2018

So fantastic! I learned so much about cultivating happiness in my life and the way experiences will effect my world. I look at material things completely differently now.

By Rafael C

Oct 2, 2024

Curso com muitos dados de estudos científicos, dando total credibilidade às informações passadas, além de trazer muitas tarefas para aplicar o que aprendemos. Valeu muito!