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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

EN

May 30, 2019

I absolutely enjoyed and learned a lot about happiness from this course. I will definitely recommend it to my peers, as it gets me to the core from my misconceptions to developing the right practices.

MR

Apr 3, 2021

Fabulous course. I learned a lot of does and doesn't make us happy, and learned valuable tools for introducing and integrating new habits into my life that will definitely contribute to my well-being.

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By Nathalie B

Jul 13, 2020

The course flow was great and easy to understand. Activities for each module are very useful and the final project was great!

By Francis M K

Jul 6, 2020

This was an awesome course; it was well taught and and well structured; the course made a real difference for me. Thank you!

By Russell E

Jul 1, 2020

This course brought enlightenment to my daily activities. I chose to use the methods and I learned ways to savor the moments.

By Jair d S C F

Jun 26, 2020

Great course to learn to have a better and more enjoyable life, I will definitely buy the course. I recommend it to everyone.

By tracy c

Jun 21, 2020

Great Program! I went into this to learn more about happiness and ended up with a higher happiness score at the end. Bonus!

By Christopher B

Jun 14, 2020

Thank you for creating this course! As a psychiatrist in training I will definitely use some of the information learned here.

By Ivette R

Jun 10, 2020

Excellent certification! I recommended because the teacher gives real tools to help to reach happiness and improve our lives.

By Falak O

Jun 9, 2020

I love, looove, LOVE this course! I feel like I've learned so much more about myself and about what "happiness" actually is!

By Vlad L

May 28, 2020

Really nice course, but it's somehow hard to apply these techniques to your everyday life(but this is because of yourself :p)

By Jodie G

May 26, 2020

It is a great course to help you find a start to more happiness in your life. It has helped me start to take care of myself.

By Alejandro C R

May 19, 2020

Thank you very much, Dr. Laurie Santos, for the excellent content, and the scientific approach you delivered in your classes.

By Linda M V

May 13, 2020

Great balance of slides, videos, discussion, and exercises. Dr. Santos was very engaging. I thoroughly enjoyed this course.

By Mark O

May 12, 2020

Great course with thought out research and stats. Simple process to work through and understand the benefits for one's self.

By Andreia F

May 5, 2020

Great course, especially in these uncertain times it is a good way of finding happiness from within. Thank you very much :)

By Waleed S

May 2, 2020

Loved the course. The course was designed as a "do with" strategy that kept the course engaging and practical all throughout.

By GAUTHAM C M

Mar 14, 2019

Good Course

Mainly this course can be used to improve our day to day life emotions and can be used to achieve success in life.

By Robert G S P

Jan 11, 2019

One of the very best. Truely enjoyed doing this. With solid academic foundations, to the point and nice rewirement exercises.

By Carl H

Jul 21, 2018

Just a great course, that involves a mix of theory and practice in an area which one will be greatful for having experienced.

By Adriana P G

Nov 24, 2024

It is a course full of resources and meaningful tools to achieve healthy habits that promote personal wellness. Recommended!

By Calvin F

Aug 11, 2023

It was quite educational about subjects very close to all people. A blessing of a class. Easy too. Helped me escape suicide.

By Prakash M

Mar 31, 2022

Wtih concrete actions, the course teaches you actions you can take to improve your mental and physical well being. Loved it.

By Maria T

Mar 16, 2022

Excellent course. It's well organized, with clear learnning goals. Ideas are well supported with documentation and research.

By Yassamin Z

Aug 30, 2021

What an excellent course, huge wake-up call to myself and I now see things in a different light and with so much more value!

By Andrew B

Aug 8, 2021

Really good course, lots of factual and informative information. There are a lot of parctical suggestions and tips as well.