SN
Aug 27, 2020
This is an outstanding course! I was able to change into a more positive and productive mindset as taught in this course. I highly recommend it to everyone regardless of your profession or background.
BT
Nov 26, 2019
Loved the practical "rewiring" assignments that helped me with understanding what really makes us happy. Not only this course changed my life perspective but enriched the lives of the people around me
By Anita R
•Jan 20, 2020
Great course! Very practical tools based on scientific research. The professor was clear and had fun slides.
One distracting and slightly annoying part of the class was the number of times the professor said "Yale" in every single lecture. I think I counted 6 times in one lecture. I can't remember a single professor from my Columbia courses concerned about our self-esteem so much to remind us every day that we were at Columbia. Plus, with this being a class about social comparison, constantly remind Coursera students that they're not at Yale isn't exactly effective.
Even so - that was a minor thing and I did really enjoy this class. I'd recommend making the app a little easier to track, for example being able to auto-fill items for today that you did yesterday. I meditated every day but after a while, I stopped tracking it in the app because I didn't like having to fill out a new event each time. Also - it asks to connect to an account but I don't want anyone seeing my data except Yale researchers.
By Deborah N
•May 27, 2020
Thank you so much, Dr. Laurie Santos! You are a teacher that leads by example! Thank you for your generosity and kindness in giving this experience of learning away to the world as a gift! And what is the subject? Happiness! You have filled the world with joy! You have made my first online college class interesting and manageable. From a teacher to a teacher, you even made me look forward to my homework! You challenged my thinking and supported your findings with science. The ten weeks of work were meaningful and well supported! I often found myself in flow looking at the resources you provided. My take-aways are my notebook, activity log and membership in the global Happiness Lab. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for this opportunity!
By Jennifer G
•Apr 6, 2020
Excellent course with lots of strategies and 'rewirements' to enable the student to experience well-being and gratitude in their life. This was an especially great course to take during the coronavirus pandemic crisis as it helped me to use some of the 'rewirements' to cope with the uncertainty and anxiety associated with this. Thank you to Dr. Santos for sharing her advice and suggestions in a personal online forum for those of us in the course. This was very helpful. Thank you!!
By Martin C
•Jun 19, 2020
This course it's great, I would recommend to anyone really, it really helps you understand the misconception of happiness and explore which are the things you need to do in order to live a peaceful and happier life. Simple things we forget. Great resources, the teacher interactive very prepared, this course is different than any other. Definitely worth it to take it!
By Ruth M C
•Sep 10, 2018
This is a brilliant course. I am in my late sixties but have learnt a great deal about what makes us happy (and what doesn't) and have now got the tools to make changes in my own life. I hope I can keep referring back to the course material and learn more. I have recommended this course to many friends and will continue to do so. Thank you!
By Olivia H
•Sep 30, 2018
I loved this course- the science behind all the actions made it so interesting and really proves the value of all the things we often know are beneficial, but seeing it in facts and studies really brings the point home. i really enjoyed the learning and feel I know a lot more about positive psychology and wellness. Recommend!
By Britney G
•Jun 18, 2020
This was such interesting and eye opening class to take. This class isn't just some do this and do that and you'll be happy, this class proves that if you actually but into practice what is being taught your happiness can and will improve. I highly suggest this course, whether it is for personal or professional growth.
By Alicia d S d l P d L
•Mar 21, 2020
I really have learned a lot.
The videos are kind of long sometimes, but I've enjoyed the activities.
What I liked the most was the app.
I will keep on using it.
And I'd like to know if some time soon the teacher will share the results of her research in an article or a paper. Please keep us updated.
By Nita-May W
•Sep 29, 2019
I successfully completed and passed the science of wellbeing course on my mobile phone. Thank you Professor Santos for your valuable insights, your style of tutoring enabled me to enjoy learning about the various topics you presented. The Yale student community forums were also amazing.
By Amanda H
•Jun 18, 2020
A great thing to learn about during quarantine. I feel like all of the rewirements helped me stay sane during this time. Meditation, exercise and understanding how our brain works was so beneficial and I see myself continuing with these practices.
By zitronike
•Jun 19, 2020
This course has changed my daily routine, it has changed my life! I liked it so much that I was always motivated to go on with it - 10 weeks long (to my own suprise). I am very grateful for this experience and will keep the new habbits.
By Diana S
•Mar 25, 2020
I would recommend this course to everyone. This is a must take course. You will learn valuable skills tand gain knowledge. You will learn to enhance and maintain wellbeing. This course will also help enhance personal growth.
By Celena R
•Mar 26, 2020
I have suggested this course and provided the link to my part-time family at my second job because during this time of COVID-19, we could all use some motivation and re-wiring.
By Laurette W
•Jul 2, 2020
Life-changing experience. The various methods of adult learning and how it was applied was the best experience I have ever had in professional career.
By Vasylyna R
•Jul 2, 2020
It was a cool course and obviously it changed some aspects of my life. Thank you very much for such a wonderful opportunity to take this course .
By Silvia W
•Jun 18, 2020
Life changing, Eye opening and simply Amazing. Such a valuable course!
Thank you Laurie Santos, it was a great pleasure to join your lectures.
By anitalouiselewis
•May 20, 2019
I want to get my drgee in Yale in pH I want to make some of my Life and stay at what I am doing is going to start classes at Yale college.
By Mercy B
•Mar 26, 2020
Professor Santos, a brilliant mind indeed. Thank you for planning and making accessible this course to people outside of the University.
By Maria N
•Mar 28, 2020
Life changing technics Well put together in a way to everyone's ability to understand Outstanding JOB ,Courser whit The Team
By Nicole S
•Mar 20, 2020
I loved the videos and readings for the course and commiting to the rewirements really helped make them a part of my routine.
By Ana S S
•Jun 18, 2020
Recomiendo totalmente este curso! es excelente y dinámico. Muy contenta de haberlo echo, he aprendido muchas cosas valiosas.
By Mary E
•Mar 25, 2020
This course has changed the way I view happiness. I want to continually make improvements in myself and grow as a person.
By Muniram P S P
•May 19, 2019
Perfect! Everyone should do this one. You might not be able to get all the answers to life, but you shall know what to do.
By Debbie L
•Mar 22, 2020
It’s really a happy n funny learning journey for the past 10 week. Besides, it’s fruitful to my life n my living as well.
By Kathleen G
•Jun 19, 2020
I enjoyed taking this course. The lectures, discussions, and activities support real change that lead to a happier life.