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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

KV

Jun 14, 2020

This course helped me think of news ways to think and new ways to reach certain goals that I would have not thought about. It's kind of long but I was interested and completed the course feeling good.

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

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By Jenny W

Jul 1, 2020

A very accessible course that requires application and commitment for successful outcomes but, as you will learn, has proven methods for improving happiness.

By Jennifer M

Jun 30, 2020

This was a great course for help in keeping my spirits up and in staying optimistic about the future in the midst of the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By georges m

Jun 25, 2020

EXCELLENT

you are an excellent teacher,

communicative and engaging

presented very thorough scientific research papers

and really made me feel happier throughout

By Christy S

Jun 21, 2020

I loved this course! It forced me to evaluate what I was doing (or not doing) to contribute to my well-being. It came at a perfect time with Covid as well.

By Michelle S

Jun 20, 2020

This is course is life changing. I definitely feel more content. I'm going to take the course again but with a different rewirement. Thank you and stay safe.

By Mari M

Jun 17, 2020

Transformational experience. There are lots of piratical suggestion that you can do everyday and It really increased my happiness level!! Highly recommended.

By Jason B

Jun 8, 2020

This course was amazing. I urge you, no matter where you are in your life, take this course. Pay attention. You and everyone around you will benefit from it!

By Emily A

May 27, 2020

I loved this course, I'll remember some of the things it has taught me for a long time. It is a fitting part of a more long-term journey of self-improvement.

By Soma K

May 9, 2020

This course is a nice way to explore and understand the aspects which are more conducive to being Happy and constructively contributing for the common Good.

By Amy L

May 5, 2020

Really helpful, pragmatic, and easy to understand. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone - what a great way to spend some extra quarantine time!

By Cindy B

Apr 22, 2020

Teacher was fantastic, class was well structured. Assignments were fun and I had a sense of accomplishment when I completed them. Great overall experience!!

By Luciana H

Feb 13, 2020

It was so amazing to be part of this course! A lot of research with a fun and interesting way of put in practice all the theory in our lives It was amazing!

By Jimson T

Feb 3, 2020

This has been a overwhelmingly heartwarming course. Probably the most EQ points I got from a course. I will make sure to refresh this class one in a while.

By Ankur B

Dec 5, 2019

This is must do course for everyone and that too more than once like once in 6 or 12 months. this is very helpful to create new habits and better life style.

By Ignacy Ś

Jul 24, 2019

I cannot stress how much I enjoyed this course. Material wasn't huge but really valuable so it was quite easy to grasp it. Seal of approval on this course :)

By Amanda L d S

Dec 13, 2022

A remarkable gathering of scientific findings and learnings that one can take and apply in life to become happier. Thanks Prof. Santos and Yale University!

By sonia m

Aug 21, 2022

a great course - an opportunity to explore what really makes us happy and the science to support it. Fantastic tutor and great to be able to pace learning.

By Cancan J

May 11, 2022

very intriguing and helpful course! I like the organized content supported by scientific research evidences. and the rewirement really support my practice.

By Deborah G

Mar 8, 2022

This was a well designed, effective course which has been a great help to me. The professor was amazing and I will be looking for more of her instruction.

By Mona C C

Aug 28, 2021

The course was very clear and the Instructor made it clear with nice examples little hilarious as well.....Enjoyed the whole flow with great involvement....

By Rodrigo A

Jul 23, 2021

SImply the best choice made during the pandemia!!

I really enjoed and I´m sure that will take for life many of the thoughts learned during the course.

Thanks.

By Paula G

Apr 30, 2021

The course is incredible and it helps you to understand what is really going to make us happy.

Recommend to every person that wants to change their mindset.

By sergio o

Mar 14, 2021

I am very happy with this course because it teach you how to understand better the daily day, the routines and how to make healthier routines to be happier.

By Veronica P

Jan 27, 2021

Thank you very much for this course! It is very well made and so interesting! I started as a new year resolution and i will continue this journey by myself!

By Anke B

Jan 1, 2021

I really liked this course. Dr Santos is very engaging. The material is well laid out. All the research behind it is amazing. Well worth taking this course!