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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 Jennifer K

Jun 22, 2020

This is a life-changing course for people of all ages and stages of life. Highly recommended, as it has helped me personally and professionally!

By Pamela U

Jun 15, 2020

One of the most engaging courses I have taken. I learned a lot, I enjoyed it and I can say I became a better well-being, thankful driven person.

By Khaled F

Jun 14, 2020

The science of Well-being course I took on Coursera had a great impact on my life. It enabled me to learn things I can use at every single day.

By Sachit D

Jun 8, 2020

totally worth it ,i became happier after doing this course and it shows on the scoring I did before and after the course measuring my happiness.

By Reeta s

Jun 2, 2020

A great course.I gained a lot from this course. I bettered my life by following the things suggested in this course. Thank you Dr. Lauri Santos.

By Marco C

Jun 1, 2020

Starting this course has probably been the best thing in my life. It really opens your mind, and lets you appreciate what really makes you happy

By Donna A

May 25, 2020

There is so much to learn about happiness and this course breaks it down. The rewirements are great tools to achieve the goal of being happier.

By Tânia M

Apr 28, 2020

I hesitated before starting this course, but I am happy that I tried it out. I do bleieve that it has helped me a lot and I highly recommend it.

By Annie M

Feb 9, 2020

This course provides information and tools to help implement that information into your daily life. I recommend this course to anyone, anywhere.

By Emilija S

Jan 3, 2020

I am totally starting it again. I am at 2.8 now - was 2. I'll do it again and jump to 3.6 and again and so on:

INFINITE HAPPY! Yes. Good plan.

By Simin H

Nov 26, 2019

Amazing course, I recommend it to everyone. It is easy to follow and will have a high impact on your life if you are prepared and open to learn.

By Josefina L J M

Nov 4, 2019

Excelente! Soy una persona diferente después de haber tomado este curso. Información y prácticas que se pueden implementar para mejorar tu vida.

By Tay D N

Sep 21, 2019

Increase happiness with the rewirements and learn not to live in the illusion that dopamin trys to give you to want what to do and what to like.

By Thomas W

Jan 15, 2019

This is one of those courses where you use what you've learned for the rest of your life. Well worth the time spent learning the core concepts.

By Stacey Y C

Jul 13, 2018

I love this course. I think everyone should try it. I plan to share it with my Leap Learn Live, Lifestyle Design for single moms, students ASAP.

By Maria S

Jan 16, 2023

Este curso me ha servido a nivel personal para aprender más sobre psicologia y para crecer como persona en un punto difícil de mi vida. Gracias

By Terry H

May 30, 2022

Excellent course in helping your become happier. Professor Laurie Santos helps walk you through the steps to make you become a happier person.

By Irem K

Sep 30, 2021

It is really impressive course. Practicing, gaining insight and learning theories are genuinely magnificant opportunity for psychology student.

By David H

Sep 5, 2021

This course really is excellent and I gained a lot of practical insights re well-being that have stayed with me and become part of my routine.

By Vy K

Jul 6, 2021

Laurie Santos is exceptional in her teaching method and delivery. The course was very well designed and I believe anyone could benefit from it.

By Catherine P

Jul 5, 2021

I found Laurie engaging and fun an thoroughly enjoyed this course. It has been a turning point in my mental health and I am extremely grateful!

By Eva H

May 16, 2021

I found this course to be good and well structured. It was very well presented and useful exercises to do every week. Thank you for the course!

By Elizabeth M

Mar 29, 2021

A lot of fun and extremely informative. I will carry this content with me in my professional and personal life. Thank you for this opportunity!

By Tea K

Mar 21, 2021

Clear and well builded course. And what I learned it hlped with my goals to get healthier habits. I just say study this course! It is worth it.

By Bernice v K

Feb 1, 2021

I absolutely loved this course! I am so glad I came across it and had so much time to complete it. Thank you Laurie for being great instructor!