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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

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!

LH

Aug 21, 2020

Great fun way of learning about personal thought processing, attitudes and well-being.

Very helpful course to get me to assess my life and how to make the changes I needed to improve my well-being.

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By Alex

Nov 16, 2018

This course was informative and fun and helped shift my views on how to be happy and what to value. It also helped give me the tools to change my habits and made my life a little bit happier. =)

By Animbom F

Nov 28, 2024

it was a great experience with coursera i was finally able to get rid of my insecurities and embrace a new change al thanks to the knowledge i got from taking the the course science of well-being

By Mirra R

Mar 20, 2023

This course gave me more than I ever expected. It gave me the knowledge of the science behind happiness, the necessary skills to overcome challenges, and the power to acknowledge oneself. 11/10).

By Abhinav M

May 25, 2022

Insightful and unique. This course taught me so much on what all things I need to focus on in life to stay happy and live a meaningful life. I would strongly recommend people to take this course.

By Andy T

Mar 19, 2022

Very enjoyable and a genuine boost in my happiness level. The knowledge and skills learned will be used for the rest of my life and I will endevour to pass on this positive psychology to others.

By Norbert

Mar 6, 2022

This is a fantastic course by a fantastic teacher ! The combination of psychological background and rewirement tools is the founddation for a better life. Everybody should complete this course !

By Sofia d C S

Jul 16, 2021

An excellent course: everyone should take it to improve her/his well-being. There are plenty of scientific references and a whole resources library, with videos, articles and reading suggestions.

By Snezana F

Apr 12, 2021

This was a brilliant and life changing course. Whether for personal or professional reasons, this should be done by EVERYONE. I can't express my gratitude and happiness at having undertaken it.

By Mercedes M

Feb 8, 2021

Great lecture! really good to understand - sometimes with subtitles - and easy to integrate in the working life with short content videos. I loved it and will further keep going on my new habits.

By Isabella

Sep 15, 2020

Excellent course! Provides a unique insight into understanding well being by asking you to take part in adapting strategies to your life to explore if they work for improving your own well being.

By Elena F

Aug 5, 2020

This is a life-changing course. I was an already happy person before I took this and I didn't expect I could be more! I know myself better and I appreciate life differently. This is just amazing!

By Angélica C C

Jul 24, 2020

This course is awesome! I highly recommend it. Everybody deserves to be happy and spread this feeling in their jobs, with their families, friends and commnunity. At last, happiness is contagious.

By Sebastian R F

Jul 6, 2020

Un curso que todos deberían tomar, te demuestra como muchas veces damos importancia a cosas que no tienen mucha relevancia en nuestra vida y te enseña a enfocarte en lo que verdaderamente importa

By katie H

Jul 5, 2020

This course has been a true joy to take and I've enjoyed learning about the science behind what makes us happy. I'd recommend this course to anyone (and have done to numerous friends and family).

By Georgiana M M

Jun 28, 2020

This class was a real gift during this time of pandemic! There was a great deal of literature and information of how a person can truly become happier and healthier. These are much needed skills!

By Akshaya R

Jun 13, 2020

This course makes you aware of things you didn't know and how to live a happier life. I highly recommend this course to people of all ages, it has changed the way I live and my overall happiness.

By Hannah B

Jun 6, 2020

I am so glad I enrolled in this course! It helped me a lot to be happier, positive and conscious about things I enjoy. Also, the professor is so nice and you feel like a friend is talking to you.

By Shadow A

Jun 2, 2020

This course helped me to re-evaluate what I believe about happiness and how to find it. The practical applications drove home the ideas and provided opportunities to work toward a happier future.

By Hannah L T

Jun 2, 2020

Brilliant course - I would recommend it to all who are interested in learning about how to manage their own wellbeing. Thank you for providing such an insightful course at such a reasonable cost.

By Deleted A

May 29, 2020

This class was the best class I've ever taken in my life, I wish I had access to this when I was a teenager. Such fun and engaging videos and information to apply to your life to be a better you!

By Natalie G

May 28, 2020

These weeks have been a great journey of personal growth. Incredibly happy I decided to do this. Laurie Santos is a great teacher and this format has been excellent. Have nothing negative to say.

By Sue v d L

May 18, 2020

Specific and tangible techniques to make concrete improvements in your life. It's not a magic bullet, but it definitely gives you the tools to do as much or as little as you want. Great course!

By Tracy

May 3, 2020

I loved The science of well being course. I had a focus in this lockdown coronavirus season. I will continue on my happiness journey.Really enjoyed this Yale university course.Thank you so much.

By Afekuana H

Apr 20, 2020

Awesome, Awesome and Awesome.

It's a course for all especially in times like this where priority is being misplaced and people pursue happiness in the opposite direction.

I recommend this for ALL.

By Pamela W

Jul 9, 2019

Amazing course, the science part was so interesting. Never knew that we are 'wired' to sabotage ourselves. Well worth taking and I recommend taking notes that you can refer back to. Just amazing.