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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 Laura G

Jun 25, 2020

This online course was AWESOME!! Professor Santos was great :) I'm so happy my boss suggested taking this course! I'm going to look into taking some more classes in the near future!

By Lea S

Jun 20, 2020

Thank you so much for this opportunity to learn something important and practical for daily life. I especially loved the structure of this course and your approach towards students.

By Karl G

Jun 15, 2020

An excellent course. The materials were relevant and scientifically rigorous. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wishes to work towards a more happy and fulfilling life.

By Kumiko S

May 30, 2020

I absolutely loved the course.

Especially during this pandemic, this is exactly what I wanted to accomplish.

I will continue my rewirement to stay healthy and happy.

Thank you so much!

By Shelby M

May 28, 2020

This was an awesome course where you learn the science behind what will actually make you happy vs the things that really won't. I really enjoyed all of the lectures and activities.

By NAKESHIA S

May 25, 2020

I really enjoyed the course, alot of "ahah" moments on why I think a certain way, all the information/expectations...social entrapments was very relevant! Kudos Professor L. Santos!

By Haykuhi C

May 18, 2020

The course is really helpful, I have thoroughly enjoyed it and recommended to my family and friends. Thank you Dr Laurie Santos and the team for creating it and giving free access:)

By Pam T

May 17, 2020

I loved this course!!! What a great wake up call on insight to the true meaning and misconceptions of happiness. I learned daily tools to keep my positive change forever. Thank you!

By Gretchen K

May 9, 2020

Wonderful course, amazing how our minds "trick" us. I'm very glad for this course and I'm grateful that Yale made it free and I happened upon it. Thank you for creating this course.

By Jane K A

Apr 30, 2020

I am impressed by this course. Realizing that I have spent a considerable amount of time mis-wanting, I plan to improve. I am for sure more conscious of wanting and ways to improve.

By Laura A P

Apr 30, 2020

Thank you, this was a great way to get reWired during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the world on pause it's given me the opportunity to unwind and take part in learning something new.

By Koide Y

Apr 2, 2020

Now that anxiety is swirling around, it's worth learning well-being to look at your feet. There are many articles and book citations, so you can learn theoretically and objectively.

By Kate D

Mar 29, 2020

I found this course to be helpful in boosting my overall mood, and improving my quality of life! The professor was really engaging and created a good online environment to learn in!

By Sissy M

Mar 17, 2020

A terrific way to rewire old habits into new ones. If you're someone that needs encouragement to make a change, you will definitely be inspired during- and after taking this course!

By Silvana D d C

Oct 28, 2019

I loved this course...the material was very interesting and the professor did a great job keeping me engaged. The suggested readings, videos and interviews were all very insightful.

By Jadelle C

Aug 24, 2019

An amazing course that taught me the truth about happiness and how achievable it actually is. The case studies are presented in an easy to understand way where it's also memorable.

By Deborah

Mar 8, 2019

interesting and helpful for changes in daily life. As well provides scientific information to back up discussions. Able to communicate with others better regarding this information.

By Seroja M

Dec 4, 2018

I like the way the course is structured. The contents are simple, easy to comprehend and those that I can relate to,. I like the way the facilitator is taking us through the course.

By #KGS F R

Oct 13, 2024

legitimately changed my life for the better, I know have a better understanding on what to do forward in my life and will refer to this course whenever I have to. Honestly amazing.

By Dipti s

Feb 7, 2024

I'm very great ful to say that I'm very happy to learn the science of well being course . Thank you for providing us that type of course it's may help me for my upcoming journey.

By Julie M

Mar 23, 2023

Excellent class based on sound research. Fun learning environment and professor is fun and engaging. Lots of great takeaways and helpful advice on how to improve your well-being.

By Girish S

Jan 19, 2023

It was an excellent Course, the speaker was an expert with a very explainable speech, and I got the opportunity to learn a very important side of Well-Being with correct happiness.

By andrea S

Jan 3, 2023

An engaging 10 week course, with lots of interesting content. I really enjoyed this course. The sections were manageable and meaningful.

I have recommended this course to my friends

By Hernan O

Mar 14, 2022

Muy buen curso, con muchisimos soportes de investigacion, de verdad lo hace reflexionar y le entrega recursos para mejorar en terminos de bienestar. Excelente inversion de tiempo.

By Claudia A

Jan 17, 2022

During confinement and a lot of anxiety about our kids' future, this course helped me become more grateful and focus more on the good things we have and on hope for a better future