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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....

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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 Kimberly L P

Aug 18, 2020

This was a great course - I would encourage others to participate, especially in today's environment of uncertainty. We need to focus on finding joy and happiness not only for ourselves but spreading joy to others.

By Kathryn M

Aug 10, 2020

Wonderful course! Learned so much In a really easy and digestible way that could be applied to my life. So glad this Is being offered to university students at Yale and shared more widely through Coursera. Thank you!

By Kelly B

Aug 6, 2020

This was a fantastic course! It will help you increase your happiness!! I shared it with many of my friends and coworkers. We all need to work harder at maintaining a calm body and mind especially during this time.

By Consuelo F

Jul 11, 2020

I'm glad I took this course. One way to stay productive during quarantine. Its been different and some days are harder than others but highly recommend it, it helped me give me balance and great new things I learned.

By Jen V

Jul 11, 2020

What a great course! It dispels myths about what people think makes them happy and provides the scientific evidence around what actually does. The lectures were a perfect addition to my daily walks during quarantine.

By Maaike H

Jul 3, 2020

Lovely course with very relevant information. The professor really makes everything sound easy and the videos are nice to watch. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone that is aiming for self-development.

By Rachel J

Jun 23, 2020

This course is extremely well organized and conducive to online learning. Tools are provided to assess well-being, develop habits fostering true happiness, and identify conditioned responses to ideas about happiness.

By Florencia L

Jun 16, 2020

I highly recommend this course! You'll discover how to become more aware of your well being and how to improve it! You become an observer of your own self and therefore how to live a better life and be happy with it.

By Tammi K

Jun 8, 2020

This class should be a prerequisite for EVERY human to take at some point (earlier than later, though). In doing so, I think people would learn to value the things they can't see instead of the things they can hold.

By Tamara S

Jun 8, 2020

I enjoyed all the scientific data behind science of well-being. Even more I appreciated well thought tasks that helped me to change my behavior. I can truly say that my life is naw better because I took this class :)

By Faustina K

May 28, 2020

I am so sad that the course is finished! it was a piece of positivity that I was looking forward to every other day. Thank you for putting into perspective what should we focus on and what is truly important in life!

By CLARA E O

Oct 4, 2019

It was an incredible experience, the course teaches me new ways to see things, life and ways to improve my well-being. Thanks to Laurie!

And thanks to Coursera for the opportunity, I'm excited to take another course.

By Łukasz G

Sep 23, 2024

This course is fantastic and I'm really grateful for completing it! Sticking to healthy daily habits and chasing the things that really make you happy, mentioned in the course really enhances the level of happiness!

By Hazel G - L

Feb 25, 2022

Thank you for investing your time and talents to develop this, Professor Santos. Having this available is such a privilege and is sorely needed in this time of divisiveness and loneliness. May your tribe increase!

By Anja G

Feb 23, 2022

It not only taught me a lot about psychology it also changed my life. My life has become happier after I took this course. I know what to focus on when I feel discontent and it has broadened my perspective of life.

By Teresa Z

Jan 28, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. The course not only provided scientific data for well-being, but also provided activities to help build habits and shift your own well-being. Wonderful and life applicable course!

By Randi J H

Sep 6, 2020

Good stuff!!! Wonderful methods with excellent support tools ! I plan on trying some of these methods out with my patients that experience depression to see if they can potentially alleviate some of their symptoms.

By Melanie S

Jul 8, 2020

recommended, the sincere and understanding teacher. It is not a course of positive comments and ready, it has practical examples that encourage you to implement them in your life. thanks psychologist Laurie Santos!

By Jitske d R

Jul 3, 2020

amazing course, super engaging and relevant to everyone who breathes :)

thank you Yale for making this available and thank you Laurie Santos for your great lectures and teaching in such an authentic and engaging way.

By Jon L

Jun 29, 2020

Very stimulating course about what science knows about our well-being. If you are curious about how to boost your happiness and rediscover what matters and we should be focussing on then this course is just for you.

By Kristin H

Jun 22, 2020

Exceeded my expectations. The material and the instructor were engaging and really interesting. I learned the science behind well-being, and practical strategies to implement in my own life. Very highly recommend!

By Deron W

Jun 16, 2020

Consistency is what makes this class worth while. You start off by learning then implementing for four weeks which coincide to make something a habit! I even had my parents participate and their happiness increased.

By Fabio A

Jun 11, 2020

An amazing course where I learned numerous amazing practices to implement into my daily life to make me a happier person. The course was fun, easy and I learned a lot of practical knowledge as well as more about me.

By Sue E L

Jun 8, 2020

This course has been life-changing internally and externally. Thank you Dr Laurie for your passion and work for humankind and to all the students/experts who participated in the lecture videos, how precious you are!

By Kathleen M M

Jun 4, 2020

Timing is everything! Taking this course just a coronavirus impacted my "normal" day was an incredible benefit. I enjoyed the lessons and have continued to practice what I learned. It's made each day a bit brighter.