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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 Trudie D

Dec 5, 2020

This is such an important topic but very few spend time on it. The course was interesting, relevant and factual. Definitely a must do.

By Tiri A

Nov 16, 2020

Very well taught. I really appreciate what you are doing. Thank you so much. I've learnt so much and now is left for me to build on it.

By Gabriela R

Nov 16, 2020

this course changed the way I see the world. I am very grateful to Laurie and the Hapiness Lab students, it was an incredible experience

By Juana H

Nov 10, 2020

I loved it, really helped me, I am so much happier than before I learned everything in this course. Thank you for sharing what you know!

By Julia M

Sep 23, 2020

I love the course and delivery! It was an amazing experience and I learned skills that had the power to improve my wellbeing. Thank you!

By Sharmishta B R

Sep 8, 2020

what a wonderfully well thought out and laid course. especially the topics of discussions that everyone should engage in once in a while

By Junko M

Aug 21, 2020

Thank you so great much for the chance to take the class from Japan. And then I’m proud that I get the certificated for Yale university.

By sandhya R

Aug 5, 2020

It was a great experience doing a course on Science of Well being. I am now regularly practicing meditation..and enjoying a better sleep

By Elizabeth F

Jul 16, 2020

Excellent class. Really made me focus on what's really important in life and gave me good strategies for increasing my overall happiness

By liz n

Jul 13, 2020

This course really was incredible! Helped me get into healthy habits to better my mood and taught me the importance of maintaining them.

By Ricardo F

Jul 10, 2020

This course should be given to all eighteen years old, this would help a lot to understand life and all its challenges in a positive way

By Karen

Jun 22, 2020

Great practical exercises and references are shared. Definitely helped build sustainable habits that will benefit me throughout my life.

By Elena Z

Jun 15, 2020

I loved this course - informative, science-based, playful and impactful. Also, it is structured in a way that makes attending it a child

By Meghan A

Jun 10, 2020

So glad that I took this course! I was always interested in this subject material, but it really helped me get through COVID. Thank you!

By Marvyn C

Jun 9, 2020

Thank you so much professor Laurie Santos. You're an excellent teacher. You and your course were amazing and positively life changing :)

By Vincent F

Jun 9, 2020

Great course! I learned a great deal. I engaged and feel happier as a result. I plan to continue practicing the techniques I learned.

By Elena A

Jun 2, 2020

Amazing course! Learned so much! Very grateful for this opportunity. It have been eye opening and definitely life changing experience.

By Rebecca M

Jun 1, 2020

Extremely useful, well put-together course that you can complete at your own pace. The insight and tools provided will change your life!

By Tamara T

May 30, 2020

Great course! Interesting science and data as well as practical tips and exercises to incorporate in to daily life. Highly recommend it!

By Erica B

May 29, 2020

I took this course to help me through the grief of my baby. I am feeling much happier, and see the world through a different lens now :)

By Brynnen B

May 27, 2020

So easy to follow along (I have a tough time doing all things virtually, but it was so smooth) and SO useful! Can't recommend it enough.

By Mark B

May 23, 2020

Awesome course! I learned a lot, gained new beneficial habits, and started meditating again! I highly recommend this course to everyone.

By SILVIA M C H

May 14, 2020

I liked this course a lot. The information was great. The profesor always encouraged the participants to engage in the course with her.

By Helder O

Apr 18, 2020

Interesting course that helped me re-direct my attention to other parts of my life that were being forgotten or not so much appreciated.

By Claudia Á G

Oct 25, 2024

Maravillosa profesora, muy dinámica, divertida, alegre y motivadora. Excelente curso, realmente cambia la forma de disfrutar la vida :D