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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

AA

Jan 12, 2021

This course really helped me a lot, I am grateful with Laurie Santos and her team, the people involved into this great project. The oriented me into understanding valuable states of being and actions.

JH

Jun 5, 2020

I couldn't have asked for a better class to be offered during this time. Got to learn a lot about myself and why I think or do certain things without even thinking about it. Thank you for this course!

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By Amy P

Jun 5, 2020

Time consuming but worth the effort! Highly recommend this course if you are looking for strategies to improve your happiness.

By Kellie A

Jun 1, 2020

This is an excellent course, focussing on the science of wellbeing and encouraging you to use what you learn to become happier.

By JoAnn S

May 29, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed taking the course and I've changed my habits for the better because of it. I recommend this course highly.

By Ilisha D

May 18, 2020

This course is simply great. So many insights on incredibly relevant things - It'll change how you live and perceive your life.

By Rajeev K

May 11, 2020

Excellent Course on the Scientific Explanations on working of minds and Solid road map to follow to improve your well being !!!

By Anthony W

May 6, 2020

I'm so happy and thankful that I decided to do this coarse. I learned a lot about myself. The Dr.Santos is amazing she ROCKS!!!

By Natalie K W

Apr 27, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed the method in which the classes were taught. Videos were short but informative and really kept me engaged.

By Sandra C

Apr 24, 2020

El curso es bueno. Pero No se donde puedo hacer una pregunta sobre mi calificación. No es facil encontrar el correo de soporte.

By Raimund S

Oct 21, 2019

A very good opportunity to reflect your life and make some things better now and in future. Many thanks for all I have learned!

By Lianka T

Aug 10, 2019

I loved this course, it helped me a lot. The course is well done and very practical. Really well done. The teacher is very good

By Animesh S B

Jul 27, 2019

Very well made and explained. Loved the quizes cause some of them used a different approach (memes) to test students knowledge.

By Ann M

Jul 24, 2018

Very informative - gives scientific reasons for happiness/unhappiness and also ways to implement good habits and stick to them!

By Trần Q H ( F D

Aug 15, 2023

The course changed my perception of happiness. More than that has changed my life, my family and my loved ones. How wonderful!

By Mariya B

Apr 5, 2023

It changed my life for the better. I wish everyone from my close ones and also those who don't know English could also pass it

By June P

Sep 20, 2022

Life got in the way but I was able to complete the course. Very happy to finally finish the material. Very useful information

By Cornelia W

Sep 23, 2021

I really liked this course and I'm following Dr. Laurie Santos on Social and listen regulary to her Podcast. It is fantastic.

By Chloe J D N

Mar 21, 2021

Very engaging Professor, interesting content and insight. Very happy with the overall experience for my first Coursera course.

By Ankita

Mar 15, 2021

Life-changing course. Incredibly insightful. Dr. Santos is simply amazing. Recommended to anyone, at any stage of their lives.

By Tina V

Feb 5, 2021

Great course with an incredible amount of value. Crucial skills to be taught and implented in young learniers. So much value.

By Solange H

Nov 23, 2020

This was truly an amazing course, it changes your perspective on happiness! Great lectures and great reading material as well!

By Umema T I

Oct 8, 2020

An interesting and insightful course to understand , practice and incorporate habits strategies and goals for one's wellbeing

By Chipo E B

Sep 26, 2020

Very informative and thought provoking. I loved the rewirements and how the course promoted reflexive and reflective practice.

By Bich T

Aug 20, 2020

Definitely useful for us to learn about our mind biases and misconception to do right things that enhance our happiness level!

By Scott A

Aug 17, 2020

I really enjoyed this class and feel it has made me happier by teaching me how to tie exercise, sleep and health to happiness.

By Ava I E

Aug 2, 2020

So beneficial and I'm beyond glad I did it. I will remember everything I learnt, particularly about what truly makes me happy.