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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.

DM

Jan 8, 2021

This course has the power enough to change the course of your life. It can be a journey from misery to well being, if you follow the instructions given in this program. A must must must attend course.

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By Dr. T C A

Jun 3, 2020

Absolutely enjoyed this course. Very valuable information, well organized and easily synthesized. The supporting tools are simple and effective.

By Abby S

May 31, 2020

An eye opening class to help you change your thought process to subtly but effectively see things in a new perspective to increase your wellbeing.

By Eleanna M

May 29, 2020

I loved this made me really happy when I would get good grades on the test and I learned a lot of stuff about our brains and what it can do to us.

By David Y

May 25, 2020

I love this course very much. It is easy to learn over internet and make me more aware of how to become happier. Great work, Prof. Laurie Santos

By Natalie J

May 7, 2020

This course was awesome! If you are thinking about taking the course; think no more. Just do like Nike and "Just do it". You won't regret it!! :)

By H o o r H a n i f

Mar 24, 2020

after completing many surveys i am feeling kinda good though. my professor is really great and i'll like to stick with this course with enthusiasm

By Giovan B

Feb 23, 2020

The professor is brilliant. She can explain the concepts in a very easy manner, everytime with scientific base. Thank you professor Laurie Santos.

By Thilo M

Nov 30, 2019

It was an excellent prepared course and I really learned a lot. Great content, great mixture of media.

I really enjoyed it! Thank you very much!!!!

By María J P

Sep 18, 2019

I'd love the course. I think it was the perfect first step to keep on improving and being a better version of myself. Thank you very much, Laurie.

By Luis C

Nov 16, 2018

Professor Santos is and excellent person. She knows how to communicate life and happiness in a different way. Thank ou so much for your teachings.

By Dirk B

Aug 25, 2018

I think for everyone this must be a number 1 course to follow! Great happy stuff, so thx to all the persons who worked on this course, well done!!

By Rajini P

Aug 16, 2023

Thank you for this awesome and practical course, Professor Laurie Santos.

I enjoyed every segment and feel this will make me a better person too.

By Judih W H

Dec 1, 2022

Great and interesting course. Fantastic format, with a feeling of intimacy that I've never felt before in the Coursera format. Well done. Thanks.

By stephany c s

Oct 17, 2022

I liked this course a lot because it helped me solve and how to improve my way of seeing life. There are great methodologies that can be applied.

By Natchnan V

Apr 19, 2022

Thank you Yale and Prof. Laurie Santos for providing value and applicable knowledge. The content is not too difficult but necessary for everyone.

By Nerwin O

Apr 6, 2021

Very interesting course and very helpful. A great opportunity that is so special.

Many thanks and more power to the instructor and Yale University

By Leila R

Dec 16, 2020

Curso sùper pràctico para cualquier instancia de la vida. Contenido claro, aunque estèn todos los archivos y los libros sugeridos solo en inglès.

By Lynsey W

Nov 8, 2020

Really wonderful and easy to navigate. The lectures were very clear and I like that there were concrete steps to take to improve quality of life.

By Gabor P

Nov 2, 2020

Great course and tutor! Highly recommend for people in between jobs or for those stuck with their lives or careers looking for a new perspective.

By Amy E

Jul 13, 2020

At first, I thought the course was just common sense, but as I viewed more an more videos I felt like I was really learning something worthwhile.

By Kimberly T

Jul 10, 2020

This course is for everyone not just students. Everyone can gain insight into their own level of happiness and learn how to grow their happiness.

By Natalia D A L

Jun 14, 2020

It was a very exiciting experience and I feel great with what I have learned, I have to thank for this experience and I completely recomended it.

By Clare C

Jun 9, 2020

Really enjoyed the learning! Thanks so much! Something I feel year 12 students would really benefit from doing as the transition into university.

By Chelsea A

Jun 8, 2020

Very informative - I love how everything the lecturer said was backed up by studies. She was also very easy to listen to. Would highly recommend.

By Trish L

Jun 7, 2020

This course was a phenomenal way to help inform people, such as myself, to find happiness in their daily lives with some very simple mindfulness.