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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

DM

Jan 8, 2021

This course has the power enough to change the course of your life. It can be a journey from misery to well being, if you follow the instructions given in this program. A must must must attend course.

JR

Jun 15, 2020

Love this course! Best class I’ve taken. I teach Social Skills and there are so many things I can incorporate into my classes as well as tools I can use in my own life! - Thank You!

Jessica Rhoades

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By kent b

Jun 8, 2020

Great course. Very well done and easy to understand. I has started listening to the happiness lab podcast to reinforce what was taught in the course.

By Clinton M

Jun 4, 2020

This was an excellent course! I would highly recommend to others if you're interested in understanding more about how you can be happier as a person!

By Alison O

May 31, 2020

Best class! It was engaging and so informative. I really feel accomplished by taking this class and will continue to practice the things I learned!

By Julia P

May 30, 2020

Through this course you gain insight in the science behind happiness and it might probably make you want to put things in your life into perspective.

By Brandi H

May 27, 2020

This course was the PERFECT medicine while at home in quarantine during the COVID pandemic! I hope they will have a PART 2 of this wonderful course.

By Tony P

May 27, 2020

Brilliant is not a good enough word to describe this wonderful Course. Take a bit of advice from someone who has a background in this subject - do it

By M. S P

May 24, 2020

This course helps me a lot. A lots of thanks to you madam ( Laurie Santos) . Your classes are really interesting and meaningful.Once again thank you.

By Darlene S

May 19, 2020

I learned so much and I received a surprise bonus. Just by implementing some simple changes within myself, my marriage improved. Thank you so much.

By Manju M

May 17, 2020

I found this course extremely informative. The course material was in depth, easy to follow and with access to extensive additional reading material.

By YADA S

May 17, 2020

this is a really good course to learn! you will understand yourself even more ..love yourself and even and spread the happiness to people around you.

By Arron L

May 12, 2020

Loads of great information and easy to follow. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the topic or looking for strategies to better their lives.

By Jarumi S

May 7, 2020

This course is awesome. It open my mind and teach some much about perception, misswanting and how to enjoy life using healthy practices. Great class.

By Sarah C

May 7, 2020

Fabulous self journey to understand how to access the things in life that truly make us happy. Spoiler alert!: They're not what you think they are!!

By Edij

May 1, 2020

Unbelievably beneficial thanks!! Insightful teaching with very generous space to practice what I've learned. Thank you for this precious opportunity.

By Louise B

Apr 30, 2020

A really great course to take in trying times. Laurie Santos is an engaging and kind guide through the best of what positive psychology has to offer.

By Javier G S

Apr 19, 2020

Fantastic course, great teacher, very interesting content, a great way to invest your time specially during this lockdown period, thanks for sharing!

By Adah J A

Nov 13, 2019

Every lesson provided insightful information and techniques. Professor Santos is very personable. I have thoroughly enjoyed this course. Thank you.

By Jo A C

Jun 25, 2018

I was so glad that the course developed into more than I thought at first as there really is more to life than the want of job, money, prestige, etc.

By Cunsolo A

Oct 23, 2024

Une super formation en ligne, qui permet de retrouver une vision positive de la vie, puisque beaucoup de nos intuitions sont finalement incorrectes.

By Bernadette P

Mar 18, 2023

Great to get a peek into how Yale approaches learning and so many wonderful takeaways. Thank you to Dr. Laurie and to my fellow students. Be well!

By Robin L

Jul 29, 2022

Practical, well referenced course. Gives ideas for ongoing learning and future benefits of happinness. Empathetic tutor. Many new strategies learnt

By Tan B L

Nov 28, 2021

very informative and practical course which is applicable to my life. SO happy i choose to participate in this online course at this pandemic time.

By Karim M

Sep 21, 2021

Me encanto el curso, pues logre concretar algunos cableados nuevas en mi vida que tennia pendiente. Excelente la teoria y las reflexiones generadas.

By Marrielle M

May 11, 2021

Great course! It will help anyone that takes it! My Authentic Happiness Inventory score and PERMA score totally went up after the course! Thank you!