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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 Philip J F ( P

Apr 14, 2021

A terrific learning for anyone interested in improving their well-being. The course is well designed to engage, take you through the weeks while providing some solid scientific truths.

By Daniela R

Apr 5, 2021

Literally a life-changing course as it's not focused on theoretical knowledge, although science presented is very insightful, but helps to build new habits to increase one's happiness.

By Helen M

Oct 29, 2020

This course was absolutely eye-opening! I realized how often we don’t value our time and do things automatically. It was great to slow down and discover again what really is important.

By Jennifer C

Oct 5, 2020

This was an incredible course that was extremely beneficial with being able to actually put some actions into practice to improve my well being. Keep up the great job with this course!

By Nico B

Oct 2, 2020

Excellent course, I really enjoyed it and learnt a lot. I have applied much of this to my life and I think it has helped me stay happier but also understand what makes us happy better.

By Sabine J

Jul 30, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It incorporates practice weeks where I was able to adopt good habits. I will definitely try more of the skills described. A gift that keeps on giving.

By Diane K

Jul 30, 2020

I really enjoy taking the course and appreciate the valuable strategies I have learned and am putting to use in my daily life. It has truly increased my happiness. Well worth the time.

By Amanda S

Jul 14, 2020

It brought up things I would have never considered and helped me realize that I need to make time for the important things (and no the “socially” important things like money and house)

By Jesús N C l

Jul 12, 2020

ESTE CURSO ES LO MÁXIMO AYUDA A MEJORAR TU VIDA DE FORMA INCREÍBLE TE QUITA LA VISIÓN INCORRECTA DE LA FELICIDAD, Y TE AYUDA HACER UNA MEJOR PERSONA, PROFESORA LAURIE SANTOS GRACIAS.

By sovanchandy

Jul 9, 2020

It has been so grateful and helpful these 4 months, it has a positive effect on my life and my career as well. I will continue to challenge myself and stay active as much as possible.

By Marney J

Jun 23, 2020

This was an eye-opener in some respects. Happy to have learned more about myself, others and how to implement small but significant changes/additions to my day to reveal a happier me!

By Carmen R Y S M N

Jun 17, 2020

For my analytical mind, this course has given me the tools and information that I needed to put into practice and achieve a degree of happiness that I can now "understand". Thank you !

By Camille F

Jun 15, 2020

This course really helped me boost my happiness. I really appreciated following the lecturer during these long intense weeks and chatting with classmates. I 100% recommend this course!

By Beverley N

Jun 11, 2020

Interesting course which includes research on happiness and wellbeing. Great opportunity to reflect on own individual position and how to improve it. Professor Santos is very engaging.

By Antoinette C

Jun 6, 2020

The practice of developing and maintaining a sense of happiness was a valuable piece in The Science of Well-Being course. I appreciated the references and resources that were provided.

By Heather R

May 13, 2020

Laurie made the class interesting and fun. I loved the focus on application, and have implemented new healthy practices. Bottom line? I am happier as a result of taking this course! 😀

By Dayra D

May 2, 2020

It is up to us to promote good environments around simple things that actually make us happy... This mainly comes from our thoughts and actions. Thanks Prof. Laurie, Yale and Coursera!

By Rosa H C

Oct 29, 2019

Super useful and really good insights. I really enjoyed watching the videos and doing all the rewirements. Interesting to see how your happiness scores higher after the course. Thanks!

By Tim N

Aug 20, 2018

This course far exceeded my expectations. The "rewirements" described in the course can benefit all of us. Do yourself a favor and enroll in this course the next time it's available.

By Dale W

Dec 12, 2022

Thank you for everything. And thank you for enriching my path of knowledge. The class was well put together and easy to understand. Thanks again Professor and the Coursera foundation.

By David F G M

Aug 14, 2022

Really helpful course that provides impactful and actionable advice, backed up by a considerable about of data, in how to improve your well-being, overall happiness, and mental health

By Julie D

Apr 14, 2022

Fantastic course, full to the brim with evidence supported ways to increase one's happiness :)

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! Have and will continue to recommend this course to friends and family.

By Ann D

Apr 3, 2022

in these times a course like this is important at any age. I apprciated the information presented and foloowed up with some of the reading material. I have recommended oit to others.

By Anna L

Mar 28, 2022

Brilliant course, the instructor is very easy to listen and follow, and very knowledgeable. Plenty of cool data from research and very applicable to your own life. Highly recommended!

By Lia P

Nov 6, 2021

Absolutely recommend it to anyone! Science based facts&attributes on how to increase our happiness and easy to implement practices that contribute to it. Greatest investment of time!