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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

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.

LG

Apr 21, 2023

Magnificent!

Clear and concise revelations about the human condition, how to understand the tricky nature of our minds and practical advice about how to counteract those deceptions.

Marvellous.!

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By María A L M

Mar 12, 2019

Buenas noches, muchas gracias profesora Laurie y equipo de colaboradores, realmente aprendí excelentes herramientas para implementar en mi vida personal. Estoy recomendando el curso desde el primer día que inicié, y aunque me demoré tres meses en cumplir con los requisitos del curso, me siento feliz por este logro.

By Pradip M

Aug 29, 2023

A very well structured and orientated course. A lot of provocative thinking involved. Loads of information on the psyche and how to manage issues. Well-being is not a given, it has to be managed to a level of acceptance and feel-good. This course meets many if not all objectives that arise. Thank you. Best wishes.

By Doug D

Apr 22, 2023

Well laid-out and very well presented. Thank you, Dr. Santos! I appreciated you and your students displaying "empowering vulnerability" in the last session video, by sharing how challenging it is to start these new habits. Naturally, if it were easy to start habits, we wouldn't need to talk about and work on them!

By Luis A S L

Mar 28, 2022

Es un curso extraordinario, te muestra que  ser feliz es más fácil de lo que imaginamos, solo tenemos que darnos cuenta que la felicidad no es un puerto de llegada, la felicidad es el camino que recorremos día a día,  y como lo vamos interpretando  es lo que va a hacer la diferencia entre estar Feliz o no estarlo.

By Andrea N R S

Jul 14, 2020

I really enjoy the course. It helps you to find out the thinks you should change in order to have a healthier happy life and gives you some tools the improve your habits.

This is not a hippie theories coourse, it shows you real evidence obteined in a bunch of studies of prestigious neuro-scienties and psycologist.

By Josh S

Jul 9, 2020

This course is brilliant. Speeding through this course as fast as possible will gain you very little. The irony can be reflected as life itself. Take your time to truly be present, study this course and all its little details. You will open up an amazing world of personal growth and discovery. IG @TheHealthyNewfie

By Michael J E

Jul 6, 2020

I only wish Dr. Santos' lectures went a full semester and I will gladly look to future development with the Professor's curriculum both via Coursera and, if feasible, through Yale online. Thanks for the inspired living, education and rewiring tools. Best wishes, Dr. Santos to you, your colleagues and students. -ME

By sarah q

Jun 30, 2020

There are so many useful tools in this and its really practical. The videos are easy to follow no matter what walk of life you are from. I don't have a degree and I'm dyslexic and I found it so engaging and I got a certificate so yay. I highly recommended it. Laurie is a great teacher, now I want to keep studying.

By Dave A

Jun 17, 2020

I very much enjoyed the course and the instructor. Given the crazy world right now with the Pandemic and the riots, it was nice to have a class that was designed for happiness and to help teach us things that maybe aren't common sense. Thanks to Yake and to Laurie Santos for providing this very timely information.

By Patricia M

Jun 4, 2020

Este curso me ha encantado y me ha enseñado abundantemente sobre lo que es la verdadera felicidad y como elegir nuestros puntos de referencia para gozar mas la vida, teniendo experiencias mas que cosas materiales y como nuestras predicciones sobre la felicidad muchas veces están erradas.

Definitivamente maravilloso

By kat

Jun 2, 2020

Thank You, Laurie! I cannot tell you how excited I was everyday to watch these lectures and take notes. This course is absolutely fantastic. It is informative, educational, extremely helpful and so much fun. Laurie explains things very well and is such a positive energy. 10/10, I encourage EVERYONE to participate!

By Margarita R D

Sep 15, 2019

The course is very well set-up in such a manner that it is not only easy to follow but also simple to implement; many examples of every day life are used, which facilitates understanding.

It applies to different individuals, different ages, gender, nationality, and life stage.

Excellent teacher; congratulations !!!

By Aubrey B

Apr 6, 2022

Awesome course to take! Set up so well that anyone can benefit from what the class has to offer. Defiantly recommend this to as many people as possible. Great insight to the science & psychology about Happiness in its various aspects, how its affects us individually & generally to people from all over the world.

By Marcus L W K

Jan 5, 2021

This course provides a sort of "self-help", which is applicable to everyone. This course goes beyond grades as it helps us to understand the psychological aspect of happiness, and gives us pointers that aid us to find meaning in our lives. I would definitely be retaking this course again for personal improvement.

By Clara Q

Nov 17, 2020

This course is truly engaging and relevant during these times. I admire the professor 'cause she truly shares her own experiences with honesty and it becomes relatable, that all of us go through life wanting to be truly happy. Take this course and you'll learn many practices/behavior that are truly life-changing.

By Soledad R C

Aug 21, 2020

In general, a great course to do. Really makes you be a better person, the material of the course is quite good. Overall, is a fantastic course. I recommend it!! A hug to Dr. Laurie Santos that was a very good instructor and she is a person that inspire me so much. Thanks to Yale I am a better person and happier.

By Caryn B

Jun 25, 2020

Excellent, engaging teacher with interesting materials. Helpful strategies to implement what we've learned to achieve the ultimate goal... happiness! The course teaches what, why and how, and is structured in such a way to ensure that the student puts practices into place to achieve a happier, healthier life.

By nicole b

Jun 8, 2020

I absolutely loved this course and everything we learned in it! During this global pandemic, this was a perfect class to help you focus on all the good things that are happening in life. I loved prioritizing gratitude and savoring the moments iarounf us. Everything learned in this course helps in our daily lives.

By Amy L

May 30, 2020

This is my second time around as a strategy to prepare for US shutdown in response to Pandemic. So grateful to use this time to focus on all the helpful habits. I also love the Happiness Podcast as a review and expanded focus on the points of this course. Thank you for making this available to the general public.

By Rebecca H

May 16, 2020

Wonderful course! So insightful and really made me look at happiness differently and start putting into place practices to improve my wellbeing and happiness for the long term. I have already recommended the course to all my friends and family, can't speak highly enough of Laurie Santos, she's amazing! Thank you!

By Dana D

Apr 19, 2020

You may think you know all the basics but then you take this course and see the actual science and data behind our behaviors and you fully understand what you need to do to change habits, focus on what's important in life and feel a stronger sense of well-being! Instructor Laurie Santos was excellent!

Thank you!

By Nlh P

Feb 9, 2019

Before it seems to me that this course is going to focus on the happiness and psychology stuffs only. Actually it gives actual and practical knowledge and success in daily life. When people are acting for their promotion and acting weird I remind myself of this course. However, I did not finish it up all courses.

By Christina C

Jan 16, 2023

What amazing courses. It teaches you different practices, and theories, which one can utilise in everyday life to increase your happiness! The course and lecturer are very engaging with several sources and materials and practical ways to help you increase your happiness and overall well-being! Really enjoyed it.

By Anka J

Aug 2, 2021

I completely recommend this course. It is an engaging course and I enjoyed it immensely. It made me think differently about myself and the way I see my life. This course teaches you how to help yourself feel better and happier and it also teaches you various valuable tools to do it. And the professor is amazing!

By Stacy H

Aug 7, 2020

The course is important because you put into practice positive habits that will change your mindset -- as homework! Reading books by positive psychology experts doesn't necessarily change the way you live. I recommend this course. The lectures don't take long, and it really could change your life for the better.