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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 Elena Z

Jun 15, 2020

I loved this course - informative, science-based, playful and impactful. Also, it is structured in a way that makes attending it a child

By Meghan A

Jun 10, 2020

So glad that I took this course! I was always interested in this subject material, but it really helped me get through COVID. Thank you!

By Marvyn C

Jun 9, 2020

Thank you so much professor Laurie Santos. You're an excellent teacher. You and your course were amazing and positively life changing :)

By Vincent F

Jun 9, 2020

Great course! I learned a great deal. I engaged and feel happier as a result. I plan to continue practicing the techniques I learned.

By Elena A

Jun 2, 2020

Amazing course! Learned so much! Very grateful for this opportunity. It have been eye opening and definitely life changing experience.

By Rebecca M

Jun 1, 2020

Extremely useful, well put-together course that you can complete at your own pace. The insight and tools provided will change your life!

By Tamara T

May 30, 2020

Great course! Interesting science and data as well as practical tips and exercises to incorporate in to daily life. Highly recommend it!

By Erica B

May 29, 2020

I took this course to help me through the grief of my baby. I am feeling much happier, and see the world through a different lens now :)

By Brynnen B

May 27, 2020

So easy to follow along (I have a tough time doing all things virtually, but it was so smooth) and SO useful! Can't recommend it enough.

By Mark B

May 23, 2020

Awesome course! I learned a lot, gained new beneficial habits, and started meditating again! I highly recommend this course to everyone.

By SILVIA M C H

May 14, 2020

I liked this course a lot. The information was great. The profesor always encouraged the participants to engage in the course with her.

By Helder O

Apr 18, 2020

Interesting course that helped me re-direct my attention to other parts of my life that were being forgotten or not so much appreciated.

By Claudia Á G

Oct 25, 2024

Maravillosa profesora, muy dinámica, divertida, alegre y motivadora. Excelente curso, realmente cambia la forma de disfrutar la vida :D

By Diana L B

Feb 12, 2023

The instructor was engaging and I loved the scientifically backed information. The interviews that she presented were very interesting.

By H T

Sep 29, 2022

Outstanding lectures by Dr. Santos, and excellent asessments and actionable steps to improve one's awareness, wellbeing, and happiness.

By Jens F

May 31, 2022

Very interesting to better understand the "real" factors for increased happiness and how the human mind can trick itself. Really nice!

By Thomas N

Dec 18, 2021

Good nuts and bolts course on positive psychology. I took Dr. Seligman's 5 month course and enjoyed this much more. Laurie is charming.

By Jenny C

Dec 10, 2021

i hold 7 degrees in general, ( 3 masters) , i have to say that she one of the greatest teachers ever.

just wish i was a student in YALE

By Lisa D

Nov 6, 2021

A truly interesting course. Although it took me a while to complete, the teachings involved were excellent. I would recommend to all.

By Tianle W

Sep 8, 2021

This course is great! It is life-renewing! I am now a less confused college graduate on happiness and what I should plan my life to be.

By GEMA B

May 23, 2021

Useful 100%, you learn from research and theory and also will learn about how to bring all your knowledge into a daily routine. Thanks!

By Sylvia L

Apr 27, 2021

This course helped to rewire my way of thinking during a time of unease. It was enjoyable listening to the lectures and easy to follow.

By Plinio S P M

Apr 19, 2021

Eu gostei muito da abordagem científica por trás de todos os aspectos da felicidade. Muito a estrutura do curso e a avaliação. Parabéns

By Paul V

Apr 15, 2021

Love to learn and was very happy with this course. Not overloaded with work and everything was personal to me. Love it and thank you.

By Sandra C T

Apr 8, 2021

Great course! And so full of informative information that I had no idea about. Really enjoyed it. One of my most favorite courses ever.