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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 Prianka S P

Oct 13, 2019

A great course to understand what really makes us happy and how to develop the habits that will make you most positive and happy in your daily life.

By Luc G

Oct 16, 2018

a great learning experience, not just for learning new concepts, but for acquiring new skills leading to a better, happier and more fulfilling life!

By Anna E

Aug 17, 2018

Thank you for this course ! It was my first course on Coursera and I really enjoyed it. The topic was really interesting and the professor was kind.

By Alejandra L

Aug 9, 2018

The course is based on several research. Very complete and interesting, it provides a lot of sources for further reading and great simple assigments

By Pamela P

Jun 23, 2023

This course has lots of good information. It helps you refine skills you already have and help you work on changing your thoughts and expectations.

By Sabina F

Feb 7, 2023

Excellent. Taught me that there is science behind happiness. I always talk about this to my family- my teenage daughters, girl scouts and friends.

By Greg T

Oct 8, 2021

The course is 5 stars. But coursera being buggy low key made it into a 3 or 4 star experience which sucks, but still an amazing course nonetheless.

By Patti M

Jul 6, 2021

Excellent content, presentation, professor and visual aids. Only one thought to offer - interviews can be useful but if too long lose their punch.

By Justin

May 22, 2021

This course put many things in my life back into perspective, and showed me what true happiness and

well being actually looks like.

Thank you

Justin

By Thia I

Apr 24, 2021

Eye opening

Putting life's issues in perspective

Getting us healthy

Making us change habits

Just perfect...sign up...enjoy!

Thank you, Professor Santos!

By Sean

Feb 23, 2021

Amazing course. However...I paid for a certificate and have not received this since completing the course. How do I receive the certificate? Thanks

By Cathy S

Feb 4, 2021

I really enjoyed this course. The professor made each class interesting and the materials provided were not over whelming. I recommend this course.

By Cristian F R C

Jan 24, 2021

Excellent course to better understand ourselves, how we think and how we can contribute to a better well-being of our own, but also to our society.

By Sylvia E

Nov 28, 2020

One of the best course I have taken so far! It not only make you learn the science behind happiness, but actually experience it with your own life.

By Benito M I

Nov 26, 2020

Great course! The lectures are eye-opening and the rewirement activities teach you that happiness is a matter of one's attitude and state of mind!

By Ivan O

Sep 29, 2020

This course is a most take for everyone regardless of background, do yourself a favor and take this course, your future self will thank you for it.

By Sarah B

Sep 3, 2020

The course is very interesting as it gives a lot of insight into how our brain works and actually helps you to bring more happiness into your life.

By Katie S

Aug 20, 2020

This is highly recommended and well worth the time investment. It will leave you keen to learn more about how to shape your own experience of life.

By Kriti T

Aug 17, 2020

This Course will completely change the way you think. Life is about enjoying small things, helping others and always be grateful for what you have.

By Calina L Y Y

Aug 4, 2020

This course is very good, my native language is not English, but it was very easy to understand and put the classes into practice. Highly recommend

By Marcelo M H

Jul 20, 2020

Unique and fantastic course! I think it is totally well structured to help us to understand more about ourselves and also to help us to be happier.

By Ruairi O

Jul 5, 2020

Laurie is excellent in what she does and keep me interested in seeing the practical benefits of gratitude meditation and exercise has for wellbeing

By Marilyn H

Jun 15, 2020

I strongly recommend this course to anyone wanting self-improvement in every aspect of their lives. It's like a self check and balance experience.