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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 Annalisa P

May 12, 2020

Very interesting and engaging course. I liked it a lot, and actually improved my well being (as tests' scores show!). Highly recommended!

By Anastassia N

Apr 29, 2020

Thank you - this course has been amazing! I have developed new happiness boosting habits that are helping me be a better self every day!

By Veronica S

Apr 27, 2020

Very interesting! I learned not only a lot about the science of well being, but also how to implement what I've learned into my own life.

By NANCY

Apr 24, 2020

Es un curso magnifico, con buenas técnicas para la transformación de hábitos, y fácil de digerir y una excelente sustentación científica.

By Peter M

Feb 21, 2020

Practical and scientific approach not only to understanding how we measure happiness, but what does and does not contribute to happiness.

By Marcus J

Jan 23, 2020

First course i have done with Coursera really enjoyed this very engaged and it has allowed me to learn some useful skills and behaviours.

By Daan P

Jan 11, 2020

A very packed and well-structured course on the good life. Great insights, good setting, and exceptional teacher. Definitely recommended.

By Susana A

Oct 24, 2019

Very good course, very interesting and thoughtful about how we take our day to day.

I learned many techniques that I will take to practice

By Cheryl A T

Apr 12, 2024

The practical skills learned are helpful. Also, the pace of the course is good since there is time to implement skills learned in class.

By Karin F

Nov 9, 2023

ein toller Kurs, mit einer wunderbaren Lehrerin, ich habe jedes Video sehr gerne geschaut und dabei viel für mich persönlich mitgenommen

By Sharif O

Nov 18, 2022

A lifechanging course, that changes your life to it's better, using knowledge, practice and habits. A great way to improve anyones life.

By Elba

Jun 24, 2021

This course was excellent, help me to go back to good habits and stay on track of them , good sleep, to do exercise and eating healthy.

By Miranda D

Dec 28, 2020

The teacher was amazing! She was very interactive, lots of good insights, and provided us with knowledge from outside resources as well.

By Trudie D

Dec 5, 2020

This is such an important topic but very few spend time on it. The course was interesting, relevant and factual. Definitely a must do.

By Tiri A

Nov 16, 2020

Very well taught. I really appreciate what you are doing. Thank you so much. I've learnt so much and now is left for me to build on it.

By Gabriela R

Nov 16, 2020

this course changed the way I see the world. I am very grateful to Laurie and the Hapiness Lab students, it was an incredible experience

By Juana H

Nov 10, 2020

I loved it, really helped me, I am so much happier than before I learned everything in this course. Thank you for sharing what you know!

By Julia M

Sep 23, 2020

I love the course and delivery! It was an amazing experience and I learned skills that had the power to improve my wellbeing. Thank you!

By Sharmishta B R

Sep 8, 2020

what a wonderfully well thought out and laid course. especially the topics of discussions that everyone should engage in once in a while

By Junko M

Aug 21, 2020

Thank you so great much for the chance to take the class from Japan. And then I’m proud that I get the certificated for Yale university.

By sandhya R

Aug 5, 2020

It was a great experience doing a course on Science of Well being. I am now regularly practicing meditation..and enjoying a better sleep

By Elizabeth F

Jul 16, 2020

Excellent class. Really made me focus on what's really important in life and gave me good strategies for increasing my overall happiness

By liz n

Jul 13, 2020

This course really was incredible! Helped me get into healthy habits to better my mood and taught me the importance of maintaining them.

By Ricardo F

Jul 10, 2020

This course should be given to all eighteen years old, this would help a lot to understand life and all its challenges in a positive way

By Karen

Jun 22, 2020

Great practical exercises and references are shared. Definitely helped build sustainable habits that will benefit me throughout my life.