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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....

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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.

NN

Mar 30, 2023

This course was really interesting! I loved it. The teacher was amazing and very engaging. And it was my first time doing peer-graded assignments, i was scared but i did it and i'm so proud of myself.

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By Francisco d L M

Sep 22, 2020

Excelente información y datos que son muy interesantes que te ayudan a tu día a día, especialmente si padeces de estres. Personalmente me agradó mucho el formato de trabajo y que cualquier dato que proporciona esta sustentado con investigaciones y ejemplos prácticos. Muy recomendable.

By Gabriella D

Sep 19, 2020

Honestly, this was an amazing course to complete. It was so refreshing to complete learning that had both research based learning and also so applicable and practical for real life. If you have an interest in psychology, sociology or just making your life better, you NEED this course!

By Gregory W

Jul 13, 2020

I felt this course was engaging, informative, and well laid out with a good mix of tasks and challenges that kept me excited to get to the next week. I learned a lot about both myself and the science of well being and I look forward to keeping up with the take-a-ways from this course.

By Christina F

Jul 8, 2020

This is a very beneficial course. At the start I was in a very difficult point of my life. I chose to start this at the best time. It not only helped me realize that I could overcome my grief, it gave me tools to get me through future tough times! it is engaging and interesting!

By Violeta S

Jun 28, 2020

It's a very interesting and useful course providing all the evidence you might require in order to "force" yourself to be happier. The concepts are rather self-intuitive, but supported with strong scientific evidence, the presentation is very novice-friendly, consistent and appealing.

By Sophie P

Jun 24, 2020

An absolutely brilliant course! Dr Laurie Santos teaches it with so much enthusiasm, homour, and humility, making it extremely accessible, engaging, and rewarding. Definitely happy and feel like I have a toolbox full of tools to use to increase my overall wellbeing. Thank you so much!

By Rosalie G

May 26, 2020

The research Laurie has collated here is really compelling and so helpful to giving insight into what truly makes us happy, and what our brain incorrectly THINKS makes us happy. Laurie's demeanour is captivating and fun and I really feel I've learned a lot from completing this course.

By Paulina O

Feb 11, 2020

I loved it, it makes me feel so good and I learned so much of this course, now I have a lot of tools to help me every time, I really recommend to do it, it´s amazing, and also I admire deeply to the teacher, she is a wonderful human being, her knowledge and experience it´s incredible.

By Diana S

Jun 25, 2023

This course is the best investment of my time in learning something useful and practical about how to increase my well-being. It is a balanced combination of academic teaching and practical work with yourself in order to discover how each scientific information is valid in real life.

By Silvina N

Jun 11, 2022

Un curso excelente. Muy bien estructurado. Combina perfectamente la teoría con la practica. Hace referencia a todos los estudios científicos mostrados en el curso. Y muestra la realidad desde una perspectiva que no estamos acostumbrados a ver. Lo disfrute mucho!!!! Muchas gracias!!!

By Elżbieta G

Jul 26, 2021

Great course esp. for getting things straight for middle-aged people. I love the since mixed with everyday life takeaways. Lots of valuable insights. Everything so true. It's never too late to start nurturing sources of happiness. And professor Laurie Santos is a compelling mentor :)

By Helena S

Apr 29, 2021

I am so happy to participate in this course. I learn so many things and start a new habit. The topic of the course were exceptional, the teacher Lori was amazing, the experts in the interview shook my life. I want to thanks coursera, Yale, my teacher Lori Santos for this opportunity.

By Jacqui B

Jan 4, 2021

I really enjoyed the science behind all of this, but it's definitely helped me think about what is important to me and what makes me happy, as well as then given me tools to add certain activities to my day - or take steps to assess why things aren't working and take steps to change.

By Sophie B

Dec 4, 2020

I am beyond grateful for this course (being able to participate online, having amazing Dr Santos as a teacher, learning so many helpful stuff, experiencing new possibilities, gaining insights into psychological well-being and its correlates which I can use for writing my thesis etc.)

By Matthew J

Jun 28, 2020

Highly recommended if you want to improve your well-being! Throughout my life I've implemented many of these practices into my life and saw a HUGE benefit. I learned even more from this course and had the chance to review the science behind it so I have a more complete understanding.

By Talia S

Jun 28, 2020

This course is wonderful. Laurie starts by breaking down everything you think you know about being happy and then rebuilds it. It's an important education everyone needs to have. There are weekly rewirements that let you put the theory into practice. I can honest say, I feel happier.

By нина б

Jun 21, 2020

Highly recommend this course. The theoretical material is super interesting. The assignments are exciting little experiments on yourself that will really make a difference in your well-being. And I promise, you will bw in love with professor Laurie Santos by the end of first lecture.

By Diana M

Jun 13, 2020

The professor was awesome. I learn a lot about the Science of Well-Being. There was some surprised information that most people are not aware. It put a broader spectrum on what we thing we want and we can stop wasting money on unnecessary things in general. Hats off to the professor!

By Adriana B

May 24, 2020

I learned how happiness is not something permanent but something that is built with in daily actions, in sharing with friends, in being grateful and living in the present.

Thank you very much to the teacher and everyone who made this course possible. These very grateful to all of you.

By Yan A

May 18, 2020

Completely changed my life. I am grateful that I have learned about this course and it helped me tremendously. The course is short per week and the lessons are understandable. The professor is also quite engaging and made the class enjoyable. Thank you to everyone behind this course!

By Dali a v

May 6, 2020

this is very helpful course for me it help me engaged more meditate myself daily and increases gratitude with a lot of positive thought and and make me be calm .Now i steeped out experiencing views and ideas with everyone .thanks for being here and providing such a wonderful course.

By sandeep b

Jun 24, 2024

This is a meaningful learning which everyone should take up and start practicing "well being " much earlier in life ....highly recommended for all in these competitive times, where we unknowingly participate in unhealthy rat race , and dissipate our good energy on wrong pursuits .

By Marie-Christin

Apr 9, 2023

It has been a pleasure to listen to your videos. Sometimes it was not easy to find enough time in daily life even though it was just a few hours per week but I found them very motivating. It was not too much content per video and easy to remember everything you taught. Thanks a lot!

By Terri B

May 5, 2022

Fantastic class for these troubled times or any other time! Dr. Santos is an amazing speaker!! Loved this class so much I am now following Dr. Santos on the podcast "Happiness Lab"!! I have recommended it to all of my friends, hope they listen! Thank you so much!! Terri B. 2022

By J. C

Apr 26, 2021

Really great course. I learned a great deal about the science but how I can apply the learnings to myself and enhance my own happiness. I hope to be a health and wellness coach and much of what I learned could be used to assist my clients. I have recommended the course to others.