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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 Alberto L B V

Nov 4, 2021

I really enjoyed this course. I know that this is not the final line to my personal work. I really enjoyed the sessions and I hope Laurie give more courses about this kind of topics.

By Cassandra S

Mar 22, 2021

All given information was well prepared and understandable. I am leaving this course without any questions. I never thought that I will learn so much about myself in an online course.

By Annemarie S

Jan 31, 2021

Very useful course in understanding happiness and well-being. This course will help you develop strategies to build a life of purpose, intention, and increase you sense of well-being.

By Ece K

Jan 17, 2021

I learned a lot. I am a very indecisive person and after this course I can decide a bit easily. I hope people will be aware of this course and more language options will be available.

By Carmela d T

Dec 10, 2020

truly life changing! It enlightened me of the positive effects of doing even the simplest rewirement. Dr. Laurie is very good and informative. No pressure on any assignments and all.

By Elke L

Nov 29, 2020

Laurie and a fantastic person, has a lot of ownership and content on the subject. An innovative and creative way of teaching, providing even more interaction between people.

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By Dianne A A

Nov 25, 2020

The course is engaging, based in easy to understand science and extremely doable. I would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone who wants to better themselves and experience more happiness.

By Patrick Z

Oct 12, 2020

Professor Santos was inspiring with her lectures and I learned a lot about well-being from this course. Definitely take this course if you are interested in learning about well-being!

By Brian S

Jul 2, 2020

Laurie Santos is an amazing professor. She made the entire course very engaging and easy to follow along. I highly urge everyone to give this course a try! It really is life changing.

By Rebecca E

Jun 25, 2020

I learned some great information. The professor was knowledgeable and engaging. During our difficult times, more people could use this information to be happy and to spread happiness.

By Blanka W

Jun 14, 2020

It was so amazing! I learned so much and I know I will look up my notes for more than a year, to remind myself to do these effective rewirements. At best to build it in my daily life.

By Lindsey S

Jun 1, 2020

This was the perfect course to start during quarantine. It helped recalibrate my goals, make me focus on what is important, and try and be a better version of myself for my community.

By Andrea R S

May 31, 2020

It's awesome to know why our brains tick the way the do. The best part of this course is learning how to create new habits in order to help rewire our brain to be in a happier state!

By Jacquie I

May 29, 2020

Gives you the science behind the successful and practical strategies you improve your well being. Easy format, engaging lectures, enriching reading materials, and great peer support.

By Edgardo M D

May 27, 2020

Thank you for this great course! It was very practical and I liked the most are the research studies presented eloquently by the professor and the video interview as well. Keep it up!

By Claudia L

Nov 13, 2019

Excellent! Whilst I am typically your proverbial PollyAnna optimist, as a recent breast cancer survivor, PTSD has set in. Along with therapy, this course is really helping. Thank you!

By Andrea G

Sep 11, 2019

This was such a great course. Anyone and everyone should take it. Professor Santos delivers excellent and engaging lectures that are easy to follow but packed with useful information.

By Ashley T

Jun 8, 2019

The course is engaging and participation fit with a busy work schedule! I appreciated the ability to benefit from the current knowledge in the literature on happiness and well-being.

By Stacy S

Apr 1, 2023

Laurie Santos was awesome. 5 stars all the way! I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to make a lasting change towards a happier life. Thank you for making this available.

By Cecilia B C G

May 9, 2022

Life does not have a recipe but we can always do something to improve our life and our environment. Definitely, I will continue with the strategies that I learned during this course.

By Reuben C

Nov 6, 2021

I really enjoyed this course and it helped me stay focused through a very tough time. Definitely recommend this course for anyone who is looking for ways to improve their happiness.

By Lorena G F

May 11, 2021

I loved this course! It's full of research and techniques that'll help you get on track to live a fuller, healthier and happier life! Would definitely take it again and recommend it!

By Susan S

Sep 27, 2020

Excellent course, motivational, inspirational and human lecturer, who shares her own fallibilities.

Would highly recommend to anyone looking for insight and skills for a happier life.

By Yash V

Sep 20, 2020

The training has been exceptional. Efforts put in by Laurie mam were brilliant and the content of the course is truly amazing as well. I am eager to learn more through Coursera now !

By sara-morena E

Jul 27, 2020

What an amazing class! So grateful for it. The tools I have gained from it will follow me for the rest of my life. Dr. Santos did a fantastic job. Thank you for this amazing content!