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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

BT

Nov 26, 2019

Loved the practical "rewiring" assignments that helped me with understanding what really makes us happy. Not only this course changed my life perspective but enriched the lives of the people around me

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 Karla S

Sep 14, 2020

I highly recommend this course! You will walk away with a deeper understanding of yourself and you will have developed tools and habits that can support you in your life. Wonderful experience and I can't wait for young kids to experience this!

By Sarah G

Jul 19, 2020

This course is really well put-together and a really compelling experience. I really enjoyed how everything was research-based, and I liked experimenting with the different requirements and really practicing putting these strategies into effect.

By Janine M D

Jul 13, 2020

People always say they want to be happy, but usually struggle to answer the "Hows" and "Whys". The human mind does some annoying things that actually get in the way of our happiness. This course is a great self-help, but the work is yours to do.

By Erin N P

May 31, 2020

I really loved this course. It was the perfect timing to take a course like this and I learned so much. I have integrated daily meditation in my life, I practice gratitude and savoring much more and am overall just much more aware. Thank you!

By Debasis R

May 18, 2020

A really educational video and intriguingly interesting as well. Interactive exercises and tips really help internalise the theory into practicality. Thank you for the team at Yale to come up with this course. Much needed in this age of busyness

By Federico L

May 13, 2019

Finally a valid and evidence (journals, book, articles, etc.) based course on well-being. Engaging and easy to understand, regardless the extensive amount of academic literature existing on the topic and the references provided. Congratulations!

By Paula M V d C

Sep 3, 2018

This is the greatest course I have done! So much I learned!

Great lecturers, interviews and wonderful references lead to a full understanding of the subjects proposed. I surely will apply the knowledge gotten professionally and in my daily life.

By Binh A T

Dec 7, 2021

One of the very helpful courses I have taken. The rewirement I practice daily is social connection. Although I am only able to partly implement it, It has already helped make me feel a lot better about myself. I highly recommend this course.

By Maria G D

Jun 5, 2021

A real good experience. The teacher was very empathetic, the topics were very interesting and I enjoyed all very much. It has been also important to refresh my English, very helpful to my studies and to understand how this kind of courses work

By Gwen C

May 6, 2021

A very inspiring course that directs people on changing personal habits, minds and actions into positive ones. Helping people to be morally and spiritually upright, Thank you Coursera for this wonderful opportunity of being part of this course.

By Gislaine R

Mar 23, 2021

Excelente conteúdo para conhecimento, crescimento e reflexão. Já conhecia alguns dos conceitos, mas ter a confirmação com base em ciência e pesquisas de que é real e funciona, proporcionou maior confiança nos conceitos e aplicabilidade prática.

By Edgar V

Feb 19, 2021

Amazing! Thanks for let us explore or own benefits as persons. Great material, now i´m a little bit more intesteting in psichology so i can share this importants points of view. Now i others to know that we are the ones that put our own limits.

By Muhammad J Y

Nov 21, 2020

The course is very helpful in eradicating the fallacies that could take your mind to next level of depression. The course offers rewirements and surveys in order to push the happiness levels in human being and give ideas how to be a well being.

By Vaishnavi N

Aug 31, 2020

It is an amazing course for anyone from any background.It gets more and more interesting as you proceed in further classes.Everything taught in this course is with full proof of science. It is helpfull for everbody in their all parts of life.

By Rosinda G R

Aug 2, 2020

me gustó mucho el análisis científico de cuáles son las cosas que más bienestar y felicidad generan y que, la mayoría son muy sencillas y sobre todo, el sentir claramente como trabajando en ellas el nivel de bienestar se incrementa y se siente.

By Venecia H

Jul 7, 2020

I am very pleased and happy that I found this course! Thank you for making this available! The content and information was great. I have committed myself to personal development for the past five years and still gained so much from this course.

By Ebony R M

Jun 8, 2020

This course was life changing. It truly put the control, I thought I didn’t have, back into my life. Very thought out, and relatable lessons, great guest speakers, and most importantly a wonderful, engaging instructor!! Would highly recommend!!

By Jonas O

May 28, 2020

This course is amazing for whoever is on the cusp of getting to know yourself, or have gotten a faint idea that the want to improve their daily happiness. This course is the perfect introduction into the world of self-help and self-improvement.

By Yasi A

May 25, 2020

Everyone needs to take this course. People don't realize what actually makes them happy - this course will help you learn what does and how to efficiently implement it into your life. I'll probably do this course a few times throughout my life!

By Rose A

May 19, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. It has been a long time since I studied for a class or learned new techniques for happiness. This is also my first online class I ever took! It came at the right time to keep my mind off of the Covid 19 outbreak.

By Loreen C

Nov 11, 2019

I decided to take this course during a time in my life where I felt as though I was at a crossroads and unsure of where I wanted to go. This course has helped me feel more level-headed and reminded me of what is important at the end of the day.

By Dawn D

Sep 12, 2019

This course or some form of it should be in every high school, trade school and university curriculum. It is so important to create this important habit and perspectives! Great job Laurie Santos on your fabulous course. It's life empowering!

By Erin S S

Nov 14, 2018

Really enjoyed the content of the course and how flexible it was to learn at my pace (which is slow), but also the rewirement challenges really have changed my feeling of happiness. Thanks Laurie, I wish I could take a class from you in person!

By Melissa H

Jul 29, 2018

Thank you Laurie, this was a fantastic course. Easy to follow, engaging, easy to put into practice and very rewarding. I appreciate you taking the time to put this online to be available for people. Can you tell Gratitude was my main focus! :-)