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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 Maria D

Sep 16, 2024

This course helped me a lot to integrate knowledge I had adquiered by my own and while doing it, it also helped me implementing healthy habits that have boosted my happiness level again.

By Hanna E

Mar 13, 2022

I am very grateful for this Course!!! Highly recommended for anyone looking to take an ACTIVE part in their own happiness and Well Being! I am a lot happier than I was back in January!!!

By Michael C

Jan 18, 2022

The course is informative, evidence-based, and includes learning through action. Laurie is awesome to learn from and the course material is useable and non-scientist friendly. Thank you.

By Pawan D

Nov 8, 2021

Super Excellent course. Very basic & fundamental strategies taught to make our life happy & healthy. This will also make the world a beautiful place, not only for us, but for others too.

By shannon n

Nov 8, 2021

Hi Laurie, thanks to publish this free online course. I'm Shannon from Taiwan. I'm sometimes feel stressful toward work. Since this course, I had gain some great tools to feel happiness.

By Leonida R

Aug 5, 2021

A short course but concise with information that matters, well supported by relevant Reference materials and excellent Prof. Laurie Santos who is a passionate and enthusiastic lecturer.

By Deleted A

Jul 20, 2021

Well delevered and very digestable for a technically minded Engineer - such as myself. It has been ~3 months since I took this course, and I still reference my notes often. Woop! Thanks!

By Aranza C R N

May 3, 2021

This is a life-changing course. and I am more than convinced that everyone should take this course at least once in their life. I am really very happy and satisfied with having taken it.

By Regine M T

Apr 15, 2021

The course was very helpful to me, especially that I really wanted to get on track with myself. Kudos to the people behind this course. Thank you very much! Much love from Philippines!

By Jan P C

Oct 18, 2020

Good course about looking at what is well being and how to get there! A balance of science and research along with activities to look at oneself. Would recommend this course to everyone!

By Ila R P

Aug 16, 2020

Impressed with Dr Santo's method of teaching and step by step explanation helped me to stay focus and encouraged me stay on track.Life transforming subject she made id easy to practice.

By Prachi B

Jul 23, 2020

WORTH IT AND VERY GRATEFUL OR THIS, THANK YOU. I cant Express my gratitude in words, getting this i feel like i had an productive time also learnt to be happy and feel it from the inside

By Rachel J

Jul 19, 2020

I learned some amazing tools and was able to practice implementing them in this course. I will refer back to the notes frequently and really appreciate the breadth of research presented.

By Vanita K

Jul 18, 2020

I really enjoyed doing this course,specially in COVID-19 situation when there is so much of negativity around. It helped me stay focussed. Thanks to Dr. Santos and all the peer learners.

By Berni G

Jul 13, 2020

The course was delivered in a really engaging way which made this course very enjoyable and also meant I was motivated to complete the course and the assignments despite a busy workload.

By Eddie G

Jun 18, 2020

This is a great course for anyone wanting to live a more fulfilling and happy life. You will learn skills to improve your happiness and build habits to keep this focus after this course.

By Tessa P

Jun 16, 2020

A wonderful course to get started with on Coursera! I enjoyed the weekly videos and felt that I took away some new skills and feel much happier by the end. I would recommend this course.

By Melinda D

Jun 13, 2020

Phenomenal course and extremely practical assignments that really do lead to an increase in well-being. This course is also engaging and very well organized. Great online learning tools!

By Kathleen G

Jun 11, 2020

I have loved this course. It has brought to my awareness the important things in life which I had previously overlooked. The true meaning of Happiness and how I can achieve it. Thank you

By George Z

Jun 5, 2020

Incredibly helpful. Everything was laid out step by step. Due to the nature of the course, there wasn't a pressure to be good, so it was easier to listen and actually complete the tasks.

By Jenny M

Jun 4, 2020

I loved the Course! Laurie Santos is a great professor. This is my first time taking an online course and she made it so easy to understand. Her video lectures are great she engages you.

By Martine A d N

Jun 4, 2020

Nice to be guided in achieving new rituals or structures in life aspecially at a time like this (corona lock down).

Also great to have some more insights in strengths and how to use them.

By MaryBeth M

May 28, 2020

This was a very informative and practical course that was challenging enough to sustain engagement but steady enough to complete all activities and make meaningful changes to one's life.

By Maria C

May 26, 2020

It is well -structured and gives clear strategies that can be applied in our life and to support others. I particularly enjoyed the data, theory and the link to the rewirement challenge.

By Aaron L H

May 23, 2020

This a good course to take during this pandemic. I learned a lot about what things I can do to improve may well being. I also found out the things I thought made me happy really didn't.