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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 Sarah G

Jun 8, 2020

Really great course to find out more about yourself and ways to enrich your life. Great classroom format filmed in a living room environment, so it felt more like a discussion than a class.

By Cesar L

Jun 2, 2020

Excellent course that allows you to see happiness from a scientific point of view. It is a great opportunity for people that will like to explore the topic of happiness in their daily life.

By Oksana V

May 30, 2020

Thank you so much for developing and offering this course! I have recommended it to many friends in the US and abroad, and they have commented that they enjoy it and find it useful as well.

By Vanessa S

May 16, 2020

This course was so enjoyable and informational especially during the Pandemic!

It came at a perfect time in my life.The instructor was excellent and very knowledgeable.

I highly recommend it!

By Sharon P

Apr 26, 2020

Thoroughly enjoyed taking this course. The scientific information behind it was very interesting. And the new skills acquired to help maintain and increase happiness were easy to implement.

By Verónica B

Jul 24, 2024

Útil, realmente pude medir el impacto en mi bienestar y ahora tengo herramientas no solo teóricas sino prácticas y experienciales para ayudar a otros a conseguir una mejora en su bienestar

By Farhad M

Oct 12, 2021

Thanks for the great course. It was well-grounded and provided a lot of useful information and facts. I especially enjoyed the clear insights provided through interviews with book authors.

By Silviaisabel W T

Sep 15, 2020

I really enjoyed this course, the information contained changes your perspective on many things and the tools offered are very useful, in addition to the fact that the teacher is very nice

By Myra C

Aug 5, 2020

This course will help you learn how to lead a more satisfying life. Professor Santos is a great inspiration. I now know how to set a goal and continue working on it. Very enjoyable class.

By Catalina U

Aug 3, 2020

Amazing course, really entretaining and gives you really good advice on how to keep your mind in ease and keep a positive mind. By taking this course, you can really start feeling happier!

By Zachary G

Jul 14, 2020

if you commit your time and effort, I think you will find something (activity or information) that will bring you happiness or at the least improve your perspective on things in your life.

By Shikha S

Jun 24, 2020

This course literally changed my life. I can't thank Laurie Santos enough for creating this course and making it available to everyone. I'd highly recommend for everyone to try the course.

By Irma C

Jun 8, 2020

Esto me ayudado a tener otras perpectivas de mi vida cotidiana y saber hacer mejores hábitos. y ayudar a otros, en darnos la oportunidad de analizar antes de tomar una decision sin apuro.

By Allison A C

Jun 2, 2020

This class was great! I thoroughly enjoyed the lectures, and I really learned some life lessons. I plan to make the rewirements a part of my daily life! Thanks for a wonderful 10 weeks!

By Kelly B

May 26, 2020

I am so thankful for this course! No wonder I was not happy in my life! I had it all wrong! Thankful my eyes were open to where I need to put my focus in order to increase my happiness!

By Melissa D

May 16, 2020

This course was introduced to me at a key time in my life. It helped me recenter my life and focus on true happiness. I am so thankful for all the tools that are reviewed in this course.

By Quyen P

May 13, 2020

I really like the way Prof. Santos approached and explained things, both with scientific evidence and practical application. Thank you so much for such a well-structured and useful course.

By David Z

May 13, 2020

The way of going through the ideas and linking them toghether is amazing, great course everyone should take it everey 4 years to remind ourselves of the tircks our minds tell us ever time.

By Nicole H

May 4, 2020

Excellent course, should be offered at every college during intro week! Professor Santos is a wonderful

lecturer and I enjoyed every aspect of the class. Thank you for putting in on-line.

By Katy O

Apr 24, 2020

I really loved this course. The professor was engaging and so relatable. It made me happier just listening to the lectures which was further helped by the rewirements and homework prompts.

By Hezreen A H

Apr 8, 2020

Laurie Santos is a very fun lecturer and I especially love how she broke the course down to digestible and interesting bites. Overall great course to take on to help enrich your own lives.

By Tanya Y

Mar 30, 2020

I really loved this class. Dr. Laurie Santos was amazing. I am so glad I signed up for this course. I will make sure to tell family and friends about this class. Great job Yale University.

By Judith H

Dec 28, 2019

a very well structured course that helps to balance yourself, reset your priorities and gives you good ideas plus implementation guidelines of well being. I love it and I am very thankful

By Vera H

Jul 8, 2018

Super interesting course, I really liked the way it was presented and I do now feel that I have some pretty good ideas on how to start if I want to improve my life satisfaction. Thank you!

By Yuliia G

Feb 20, 2024

Thanks to this course, my life has completely changed. I got rid of unnecessary things and found true values. I had a great time! Thank you for everything! I wish your project prosperity.