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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 Niccole H

Jul 10, 2020

Definitely a life changing course. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to join this course. Grateful for the opportunity to find ways to better my over all personal happiness. Thank you for everything.

By Jennifer M

Jul 6, 2020

Excellent course. Learned a great deal about our constant desire to want more and how if we stop and use some strategies to reflect we can see we have all we need. This contentment leads to true happiness.

By Colleen A

Jun 30, 2020

Loved learning about the science of what makes us happy, what doesn't actually make us happy, and the things we should actually be striving for in our lives to have a more well-rounded, fulfilling existence.

By Emma D

Jun 28, 2020

If you're stuck and don't know what you want to do next in your life this course is for you! This helped me to figure out my interests, set goals for myself and helped me to find where my true passions were!

By Kendel D

Jun 27, 2020

This course was great. I really appreciated the evidence that was presented in combination with a very honest and common sense approach. I have talked a lot about what I learned and recommended this course.

By Danielle D

Jun 25, 2020

What an inspiring course! I saw significant increase in my happiness and life-satisfaction levels. (especially during such a hard time in our world - through quarantine, lay-off, new job, etc.) Thank you!

By Carmen M

Jun 18, 2020

Un gran curso, claro y con sustento adecuado y soportes de bibliografia y referencias para enriquecer la experiencia. Felicitaciones especialmente a nuestra carismática y honesta profesora! Mil gracias!!!!

By Prof. N B

Jun 14, 2020

It was a mind blowing and mind changing course. This particular course has completely changed my perception of happiness. I applaud the efforts taken by Prof. Laurie Santos from Yale University and Coursera.

By Reese G

Jun 2, 2020

I had hoped this course would be worth the time I dedicated to it, and it absolutely was! I'm so glad I participated and will use what I've learned to continue to find more peaceful and healing ways to live.

By Ioana S S

May 30, 2020

Really loved this course! Laurie was a great teacher, very engaging and made following the course very enjoyable. I have learned to new skills and practices which I plan to apply in my daily life! Thank you!

By ilir s

May 29, 2020

This was a fantastic course on self-improvement. The research was presented clearly and in an interesting tone. I learned a lot about the things that help us to get happier, and to avoid the misconceptions..

By Krystle

May 24, 2020

This course was excellent. It was easy to navigate and go through each week. I had a very enjoyable time watching the lectures. I liked the quizzes and questions to prompt further reflection and application.

By Sunny D

May 18, 2020

Excellent information, compellingly presented, and not too much of a burden while juggling work and life. And, at the end of 10 weeks, I both feel happier and have strategies to keep increasing my happiness.

By Punam P

Apr 12, 2020

Really nice course..That focus on how be a Well_Being.. Amazing experience and very nice activities to focus on ourself through different rewirements.

Thanks to Mam and Coursera team for such a nice platform.

By Marina P

Dec 17, 2019

Well structured and easy course. The teacher is really good and clear in her lessons. I recommend it to those who work with psychology but also to those who are curious to learn tools to improve their lives.

By MICHAEL N R

Nov 1, 2019

This course came into my life at the proper timing...The Science of Well-being helped me take responsibility to my own wellness. The courses are well though of and Ms. Santos knows what she is talking about.

By Shar G

Sep 26, 2019

Wonderful course. My one concern is it is said the course ended on the 30th. In such I had not realized the final assignment was due on the 23rd. The Professor is awesome. Lots of good tips. Worth your time.

By Maria L

Aug 21, 2019

I enjoyed this class, the instructor seemed very personable and relatable. She understood this course and had great insight. I highly recommend this course as we could all us see and happiness in our lives.

By Bonnie S

Feb 14, 2019

I've just started this course and I am already feeling a huge difference in my behavior and emotions through out the day. I am happy I enrolled and if you haven't already. Please consider it. It is worth it.

By Valeriya Y

Mar 19, 2023

I really like this course, the researches provided in this course extremely interesting and sometimes shocking (in positive way). Thank you Yale for the opportunity! this course is "must have" for everyone.

By Kathy B G

Mar 16, 2023

The course was so enjoyable

to me!! I learned many skills to help me

take on and complete new challenges in my

life! The instructor was very knowledgeable

and presented the information in a enjoyable way!

By AMI V K S

Sep 1, 2022

This course was a mind-changer for me. I'd really recommended if you wanna enroll in a one. I thought I was happy before, but after this course, I now know what truly happiness means. Hope I could help you!

By Tari G

Aug 2, 2022

Professor Santos does an excellent job of dispelling myths about happiness and encouraging students to incorporate some of the evidence-based techniques for improving happiness into their own lives. Bravo!

By Erica D

Aug 30, 2021

I have a greater sense of well-being than I did the day I enrolled. But even better, I have a repertoire of skills that I can work on to have an even greater sense of well-being as I move forward from here.

By Tracy v V

Mar 25, 2021

Brilliant facilitation.

Thanks Prof Santos for delivering an extremely well constructed course in a most engaging manner.

I thoroughly enjoyed the journey and definitely benefitted.

Kudos to you and your team.