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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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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

MR

Apr 3, 2021

Fabulous course. I learned a lot of does and doesn't make us happy, and learned valuable tools for introducing and integrating new habits into my life that will definitely contribute to my well-being.

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By Jodi A

Sep 8, 2020

This was a well thought out and evenly-paced class. The professor is knowledgeable and relatable. The skills I learned in this course continue to inform my life on a daily basis. I highly recommend this class to everyone looking for ways to improve their well being.

By Rita T

Aug 7, 2020

I was blown away by how incredibly interesting, relevant, engaging, practical and far reaching the content of this course really was. I would sincerely recommend it to anyone. The world would truly be a better place if anyone practiced what this course has to offer.

By Micheline

Jul 30, 2020

This course was well designed and the teacher was informative. I have learned some important life-changing techniques that I plan to use lifelong. Thank you to Professor Santos, Yale and Coursera for making these valuable lessons available at such a critical time.

By Tammy P

Jun 16, 2020

This was an amazing course. I have learned many of the rewirements through various methods. The best part of the course was to learn the science behing all of them Professor Laurie Santos is engaging, energetic and authentic. Thank you for making this a FREE COURSE!

By Meghan M

Jun 12, 2020

I enjoyed taking this course. It was easy to follow. I learned all the ways our brains work against us in our well being and happiness. Also what we think will make us happy actually won't. This class also gives you time and accountability to create a healthy habit.

By Emily B

Jun 8, 2020

This course has provided several tools to help my overall well-being. The information and science provided was presented very well. The instructor is great to listen to, personable, and knows the information. I appreciate being able to have access to this course.

By Alberto B

Jun 1, 2020

A very interesting and engaging course to navigate through the fascinating, but hidden power our own mind has on our happiness. Highly recommended, not only to improve your happiness, but also to understand certain unknown aspect and characteristics of our own mind.

By Margaret V

May 28, 2020

Great discussions and videos to help you understand the concepts presented. It was also helpful to have virtual students in the chats to make you feel as though you were going through this journey with others. Perfect instructor with a kind yet encouraging demeanor

By Sydney C

May 4, 2020

This was a wonderful self-paced course to participate in. The course reviewed everything from intrinsic/extrinsic motivations to meditation, all while keeping in mind that our happiness is something that we as individuals can control and adapt despite circumstances.

By Lily T

Apr 21, 2020

Great course! Surprising and educational! I think most people think they know what would make them happy, but this course would likely prove most people wrong. Very interesting and educational with exercises and assignments that help improve happiness over time in a

By Carey E C

Sep 30, 2019

This really gave me a different perspective on how to live my life, and a new way of looking at it, in a more of a glass half full/optimistic outlook. My happiness increased and I learned some valuable life strategies that I hope to utilize every day going forward.

By Pam W

Aug 30, 2019

Professor provides a logical, step wise and practical approach. The idea of WOOP is a helpful tool. Understanding re-wirements and discerning what actually contributes to a human's well being is essential to being more well and was exemplified and useful. Thank-you.

By Maliha N

Jul 7, 2019

Great insght into the scienctific concepts and latest research into wellbeing, practical tips on how to improve your wellbeing.. take away message from the course; habit/beahviour change is possible but it requires work, commitment and lots of practice! Thank you!

By Jeffry R

Nov 13, 2018

Taking this course online was perfect for me because of the freedom to work at my own pace from my home. The skills I have learned are valuable to me and I will continue to practice them after this course. Thanks so much for this course on the science of well being.

By Katherina D

Aug 1, 2023

The professor is very engaging, and the course is very focused on your activity vs. loads of lectures. She delivers the information in a very succinct and relatable way, anyone can understand and make the connections between doing this work and having a happy life.

By MO Z

Apr 1, 2022

This is the best course if you want to increase your overall happiness. You are going to do an happines test at the start and at the end of the course. I personally went from 6.06 to 7.1 wich is a really big change in only 2 and a half months. This is life-changing

By Tyler J

Apr 3, 2021

Such a great course to learn about well-being of course, but being able to understand the science and the nature behind the happiness is truly a bigger blessing. makes everything easier to understand with a full background knowledge. scientifically and spiritually.

By Marques C

Feb 1, 2021

The Science of well being course has litterly helped .e redirect my ways of thinking on what is important and what isn't, the studies on sleep, the wooping affect, the savoring skills I've learned and have implemented in my life has changed me to a more happier me.

By Catherine M W

Dec 31, 2020

This course could not have come at a better time in my life. I thought everything around me and my attitude was negative. Happiness can be a chore, but it is something to be worked on everyday, until little by little, without even knowing, you are feeling better.

By Carlos C

Dec 27, 2020

It is so full of tips for a better day to day way of living. I find it difficult to make justice to the material, the teaching, the exercises and the explanations. Laurie R.O.C.K.S. I will keep coming back to review all the lessons. Thanks for your constant effort.

By Mary R C A

Nov 27, 2020

The course was great! The discussions/lectures were very informative and are well-supplemented by weekly rewirements which made the learners engage in the course. It obviously changed my mindset and the way I live my life before and after I finished this course :).

By Jaquelin G S M

Oct 4, 2020

Este curso está increíble para completarlo de una manera consciente, las charlas y los ejercicios son de gran ayuda si buscas mejor e incrementar tus niveles de felicidad, incluso si lo que buscas es cambiar un poco tu rutina y abrir tu mente a nuevos pensamientos.

By Moneymaker K

Sep 20, 2020

This course should be provided in High School. Very effective.

I believe most don't really think about their daily actions. This drives people to start thinking how to be more aware and in turn to become more happy with their own lives and also the lives of others.

By Aileen M C

Aug 31, 2020

Great course. My Happiness and well-being scores improved dramatically. In addition, I gathered many evidence based tools to contiue to grow as a human and resources that I'll use on this journey of life. The professor is amazing. I'll take every course she offers.

By hazel M d

Jul 20, 2020

This course should be mandatory for everyone everywhere! It's so easy to follow, so interesting, packed with science and actually life changing! I'm so glad I did it, and now I'm boring friends and family to death telling them what I've learned! Highly recommended.