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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 Hans-Jörg G

Dec 31, 2020

relevant, clearly structured, comprehensive lectures, suitable for non-native speaker as well,, reasonable & flexible imeframe, acceptabel time-effort, strong & immediate technical support, appreciated User-Interface,

By Ivandri L

Dec 28, 2020

Your ways to improve yourself is only limited to your own mindset, there are a lot of things you can learn only if you acknowledge that you want to be better, and that's some of the things you can learn in this course

By Nkatha O

Oct 6, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It is very relevant today especially with a majority of the populace being extremely unhappy. It has added so much advantage to my Counselling skills and also to my own personal life.

By Maria D

Aug 8, 2020

I really enjoyed this class. It was so helpful during this uncertain and scary Covid 19 time. It helped me to refocus and to be as positive as I could be. I definitely will continue to do the "rewirements" learned.

By Axa P P d R

Aug 6, 2020

Having done this course has been a pleasant, pleasant and full of surprises experience, I was sent by part of the group that participated in person at the meetings because of the teacher's pleasant way of guiding them

By THOMASINA P

Jul 15, 2020

This is such an impressive course and one that has genuinely had an effect on my life. I keep coming back to the notes I made and keep finding the techniques useful. Thank you so much for making this course available.

By John K

Jun 5, 2020

Useful course... based on scientific references, gave an awareness of what to really focus on for happiness and general well-being.

Good strategies and tools proposed in support of the good life and well-being journey.

By Jennifer C

Jun 1, 2020

I strongly encourage anyone to take this course. While some of the knowledge may be common sense, hearing the studies and knowledge behind it is incredibly beneficial. I recommend it for people in all walks of life.

By Amy W

May 30, 2020

This course was well timed and thought out. I found it manageable to follow and complete the tasks in a timely manner. The professor was relatable and very knowledgeable. I would take another course from her again.

By Stephanie H

May 24, 2020

This course is Amazing!!! Dr. Santos is an awesome professor who connects with students even virtually. I would highly recommend this course to everyone and anyone. we should be teaching this course in K-12 schools.

By KALA G

May 13, 2020

This was an excellent experience. Dr. Santos ran a top notch course discussing and featuring important research and speakers to drive in concepts. I highly recommend this to anyone looking to improve their well-being.

By Carla V

May 12, 2020

I started this course during the pandemic of Covid19 and it has helped me to pull through during these uncertain and especially unnerving times, and I look forward to apply these learnigs from now on in my daily life.

By Monica J

Apr 17, 2020

This is a great course where you will develop the skills to have significant happiness in your life. Or you will be able to explain why you and others are not happy. Tip: For best results: Do the rewirement exercises.

By Suzanne T

Apr 9, 2020

I had such a great time taking this course and I learned a lot about what helps us feel happy and fulfilled in life. I will be able to take what I've learned and put it into practice which will increase my well being.

By Allison

Mar 25, 2020

Amazing course full of practical exercises that can be applied daily to improve your happiness! Laurie Santos was an amazing and engaging professor, I was never bored during the course and wish it didn't have to end!

By Alfredo T A

Feb 17, 2020

The course taught me 3 things: 1. I understood that well-being seeks. 2. That well-being produce satisfactions and that all these bring a happy life. 3. That happiness is in me and depends on me.

Thanks Laurie Santos.

By Kayla G

May 22, 2018

I absolutely LOVED this course. The information and the scientific research done to support the information was phenomenal. I am planning on retaking this course once the ReWi app is supported with Android. Thank you!

By Gallka L

Apr 9, 2023

The greatest education I've ever got! This course really improved my life and helped me become more positive, confident, open-minded, and healthy. If you feel lonely, depressed or just seeking for changes, - welcome!

By Jamie R F

Nov 6, 2022

this course

has taught me a lot about how to figure our and reach my happiness. This course also provided

me with a lot helpful references and knowledge that will help me in my journey of finding what makes me happy.

By swati g

Feb 15, 2021

I came across the course when I needed it the most. Thank you professor Laurie for being guiding light in my life. I hope in future you come up with more such courses from which people all over the world can benefit.

By Kira Z

Jan 14, 2021

Amazing course. With the help of easy tools, which are available for every person in the world, encouraging, joyful and inspiring speaker really helps and teachs you to improve your life.

I am happy to be part of it.

By Jann C

Sep 25, 2020

I enjoyed it. I learned a lot. I am especially aware of not always listening to my mind. It has helped a lot in these times of Covid. I found as a 68 year old the navigation of the site a bit tricky but I did it.

By Desy C

Sep 23, 2020

I learned a lot from this course. Having a scientific based evidences help strengthening my beliefs that it works and feasible to achieve. I use all these in my work as a school counselor and psychologist. Thank you.

By Natalya Y

Aug 30, 2020

I found this course very encouraging and motivating. I want to express gratitude to Laurie Santos. Her course is very interesting and well designed. She is a smart, friendly and charming woman. Thank you very much!