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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 Mark O

May 12, 2020

Great course with thought out research and stats. Simple process to work through and understand the benefits for one's self.

By Andreia F

May 5, 2020

Great course, especially in these uncertain times it is a good way of finding happiness from within. Thank you very much :)

By Waleed S

May 2, 2020

Loved the course. The course was designed as a "do with" strategy that kept the course engaging and practical all throughout.

By GAUTHAM C M

Mar 14, 2019

Good Course

Mainly this course can be used to improve our day to day life emotions and can be used to achieve success in life.

By Robert G S P

Jan 11, 2019

One of the very best. Truely enjoyed doing this. With solid academic foundations, to the point and nice rewirement exercises.

By Carl H

Jul 21, 2018

Just a great course, that involves a mix of theory and practice in an area which one will be greatful for having experienced.

By Adriana P G

Nov 24, 2024

It is a course full of resources and meaningful tools to achieve healthy habits that promote personal wellness. Recommended!

By Calvin F

Aug 11, 2023

It was quite educational about subjects very close to all people. A blessing of a class. Easy too. Helped me escape suicide.

By Prakash M

Mar 31, 2022

Wtih concrete actions, the course teaches you actions you can take to improve your mental and physical well being. Loved it.

By Maria T

Mar 16, 2022

Excellent course. It's well organized, with clear learnning goals. Ideas are well supported with documentation and research.

By Yassamin Z

Aug 30, 2021

What an excellent course, huge wake-up call to myself and I now see things in a different light and with so much more value!

By Andrew B

Aug 8, 2021

Really good course, lots of factual and informative information. There are a lot of parctical suggestions and tips as well.

By Keisha R

May 21, 2021

Worth it. Tons of references and resources to support data and research. All middle school teachers should take this course.

By Inmaculada S

May 15, 2021

This is a course that can change your life for the better, an eye-opener about what really make us happy. Very enlightening!

By Heather

Apr 5, 2021

This course was life changing in the best way and will benefit me always. Well thought out and delivered with great content.

By Vanshika K

Mar 22, 2021

This has been a riveting and eye opening course. I have thoroughly enjoyed learning, and discovering myself, in the process!

By Makenzi M

Mar 1, 2021

Wow, not enough good things to say about this course. Will continue to use the material I learned and try to educate others!

By Marcela R

Feb 3, 2021

I really enjoy and love the contents. I really think that these contents may be part of general education and life. Thanks.

By Michael S

Jan 28, 2021

I enjoyed the class and learned a lot about myself and how to live life happier. I will be using this information every day.

By Debbie M

Jan 19, 2021

What a great course that did in fact improve my "happiness" and it was taught by a incredible YALE instructor Laurie Santos!

By Palig

Dec 7, 2020

Thank you so much to Dr. Santos for this course. you really helped me a lot. you explain in such a clear way and in details.

By Shelley B

Dec 6, 2020

I really enjoyed this course and the scientific examples. The tips were easy to follow and I saw a noticeable improvement!

By Tania B

Nov 27, 2020

I have found this course, very engaging. It helps me a lot to prioritize things in my life, and how to be happy and content.

By Sony J

Sep 21, 2020

An excellent course and Truly mind refreshing. I was glad to learn new techniques and even more happy in my day to day life.

By Abdón R V

Sep 6, 2020

Curso muy interesante que todos deberíamos llevar, muy buena maestra y los conocimientos que he adquirido son sorprendentes.