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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 Carole S B

Dec 4, 2022

Such a great course! I'm 69 years old, and learned new things. Wish I could have taken a similar class 50 years ago!

By Sara P

Dec 3, 2022

Very interesting course. The lectures are engaging and I think that anybody can learn a thing or two about themselves.

By Anil K K C

Nov 20, 2022

It has helped me to identify the various rewirement challenges described in detail during the course, well crafted one

By Michael K

Aug 9, 2022

Recommend this for everyone! Really helped me getting a different perspective on some big topics of life.

Thank you :)

By Agata S

Jan 18, 2022

One of the best courses based on positive psychology teachings I have attended!

Thank you for this awesome opportunity.

By James H

Dec 13, 2021

Instructor seems lovely and the information taught in the course should be learned by everyone. Can't recommend enough

By William A

Dec 8, 2021

Provides all the tools for lifelong well-being (happiness :)) in one place. Should be mandatory for everyone on Earth.

By Janvier R

Sep 2, 2021

This is course has lasting positive impact. The rewiring is a lifechanging opportunity at different levels of my life.

By Joelle P

Apr 11, 2021

Excellent course I have learned so much about what can truly make me happy and it is not what everyone usually thinks.

By Paula T

Mar 31, 2021

Everyone should take this course, it has great life lessons and helps you refocus the important little things in life.

By A M

Mar 18, 2021

I still think money can buy happiness, but now i know, money can buy you time - which allows you to pursue happiness..

By Carolin

Feb 28, 2021

Best online course I've ever attended. Lessons will stay with me for a long time. Very valuable advise. Great teacher!

By Low C K K

Feb 28, 2021

contains really insightful knowledge which really kickstarts you in the direction to think what allows you to be happy

By Stella D

Feb 25, 2021

Great course! Validated a lot of things about what I thought happiness is truly about. I recommend it for everyone!

By Annelieke A

Jan 17, 2021

A wonderful surprise this course and a very interesting topic (Happiness). Loved it. And prof. Laurie Santos is great!

By MARGARITA B

Jan 12, 2021

One of the best courses I took. Very helpful, full of information, and self-development driven. Strongly recommend it.

By Fernanda d C M

Dec 15, 2020

This is a wonderful course, I really recommended it. The teacher is so nice and the subject is really useful for life.

By Chin K Y

Dec 10, 2020

This is truly amazing!

The facts gathered to give me a clear image of well-being and happiness are absolutely splendid!

By Yashar D K

Dec 3, 2020

This was fantastic. So full of the important findings in the field, while also being very practical and implementable.

By Jessica S

Nov 18, 2020

Great instructor and interesting content. The course is broken down into small bite sized portions and is manageable.

By Jocelyn T

Nov 2, 2020

Phenomenal class. Anyone and everyone should take this class and discover the tools to boost well-being and happiness.

By Sarah W

Oct 12, 2020

I am so thankful for all I learned during this course! It was so succint, but full of good information and challenges.

By Janice

Aug 26, 2020

I like this course very much and it really helped me to learn some skills and strategies to improve my own well-being.

By Sanjeet S

Aug 6, 2020

I was at a low point in my life and the course has helped me feel better. Though I find it difficult to be consistent.

By Samia a Q

Aug 3, 2020

it was amazing - transformational - I still use some of the techniques after a month or so. Thanks for being free too