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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

SN

Aug 27, 2020

This is an outstanding course! I was able to change into a more positive and productive mindset as taught in this course. I highly recommend it to everyone regardless of your profession or background.

EN

May 30, 2019

I absolutely enjoyed and learned a lot about happiness from this course. I will definitely recommend it to my peers, as it gets me to the core from my misconceptions to developing the right practices.

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By Stacy M

May 22, 2020

This course was amazing! The instructor was fantastic! She was extremely knowledgeable and displayed great humility. She was personable, and all information and materials within the course were valuable.

By Lindsey H

Apr 13, 2020

Brilliant professor! Even if you don't study psych, this is so helpful to people who are looking to improve their well-being! Explained simply and makes it so easy to apply these strategies to your life.

By Margaret M

Oct 22, 2019

This course is super useful and I absolutely love it.

I might not be so active but this is due to work and life circumstances but I like it a lot and I keep recommending it to all those whom I care about.

By Benita M

Oct 18, 2019

I really enjoyed this class. I found a lot of helpful tips and it really made me think about things that I needed to change in my life to not only be happier but more successful at the things I'm doing.

By ISABEL P

Sep 12, 2024

El curso superó mis expectativas, al realizar los ejercicios descubrí aspectos que no había contemplado antes y que parecían muy sencillos, pero requieren un nivel de disposición y trabajo interno alto.

By Sarah H

Oct 5, 2021

I loved Prof. Laurie Santos, the whole content and structure of the course. I also enjoyed getting to know the science behind and completing the rewirement. I highly recommend this course to everybody!

By KP K

Feb 21, 2021

Really worthwhile class to take. Some great tips and tools to help create and maintain happiness in life. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to better themselves, help manage stress, and feel happier.

By Maryse D

Jan 31, 2021

A course I would highly recommend. It has changed my mindset about comparing myself to others and has helped me to achieve my goals I have set out to do to continue with my positive mind and well-being

By Christina K

Sep 22, 2020

A wonderful course that opens your eyes to what really makes people happy. I'm definitely more mindful and have shifted my focus onto meaningful things like self-care and prioritizing social connection.

By viviana n g

Sep 7, 2020

Fue un tiempo maravilloso de aprendizaje y cumplimiento de propósitos, que confiando en Dios perduraran hasta el fin de mis días, lo más importante es poder compartirlo con mi comunidad. muchas gracias.

By Shirly C

Aug 24, 2020

Essential learning. Relevant and thorough. Easily navigated and understood. Great material, tools, and resources. Helps you see your value and reflect on the true meaning of what happiness means to you.

By Haylea r

Jul 6, 2020

I think every person on the planet should do this course. I have thoroughly enjoyed and felt so resilient despite anxiety surrounding coronavirus and it could not have come into my life at a better time

By Willie G

Jul 5, 2020

Tremendous course that I cannot recommend highly enough. This is self counselling and self cognitive therapy at it's best. Such a simple course and idea with such a dramatic effect. Thank you Ms Santos.

By Jennifer M

Jun 28, 2020

Loved this course and have been recommending it to colleagues, friends and family! I've been able to acquire some new coping (and thriving) strategies during a difficult time. Many thanks, Prof. Santos!

By Sarah H

Jun 25, 2020

I really liked the course, the format, the theory and studies presented.

My overall happiness score increased and I will go back and try to implement more of the possible means to live a happier life :)

By Albert K

Jun 13, 2020

This is definitely one of the best courses that I have ever taken. Thank you for allowing us to take this course online and self-paced, Albert (originally from New Jersey, but now living in Singapore).

By Ashley S

Jun 12, 2020

One of the most impactful and life affirming courses I have taken. This course was life changing.. hands down. The fact that we can rewire our brains and become happier with small changes is incredible.

By Jennifer B

Jun 11, 2020

The course was intended to fill some time during the pandemic. The results have been tenfold. I learned to center myself, be grateful for the small things, and redefined my measure of a successful life.

By Melisa B

Jun 9, 2020

I really enjoyed learning the content of this class. I really think it could help many more if everyone took a minute to follow it and use it in everyday life. Thank you so much for teaching this class.

By Marina H

Jun 8, 2020

Informative, interesting, and well-researched. I will continue to use the tools I learned in this course to improve my well-being in the future. Great course to take during 2020 Quarantine and beyond :)

By Kristin B

Jun 7, 2020

This course was absolutely exceptional! I cannot think of a better way Yale & Coursera could have paid it forward when so many needed this so much. I have forever grateful & forever changed! Thank you!!

By Nick R

May 30, 2020

Awesome course with a lot of really interesting content. Very manageable workload (I was able to complete each week in a sitting per week) and well run course. Laurie is great! Thanks for offering this.

By Greg H

May 29, 2020

An amazing course, really interesting information on how the brain works and you are given tangible activities / actions to do to change. I highly recommend this class, one of the best I have ever done.

By Ishita P

May 27, 2020

So glad I decided to participate in this course! It has really helped me find the true meaning of happiness in life. Loved how we were given the chance to take what we learned and apply it in real life!

By keira s

May 7, 2020

truely eye opening course behind the science of making yourself feel better. It impacts all aspects of yours and others lives. Only take the course if you are willing to commit to change in your habits.