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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 Corina M

Jan 4, 2021

Is a very well structured course. And smart and straightforward. It helped me align many concepts which crossed my path during the years and brought more clarity into the matter.

By Claire M

Dec 14, 2020

A really great course for anyone who is interested in psychology and building their own self awareness. This course is very fascinating and engaging and I would recommend it 100%.

By Artur M d D

Dec 5, 2020

Thanks for this incredible course, all the lessons and practical exercices that have helped me in the most important objective in life, be more happy, my and the ones near me !!!!

By Fenichi L

Oct 28, 2020

This course completely changed my mindset and perspective on life. Now I know practical ways on how to take care of myself so that I can fully live a life of happiness. Thank you!

By Ewa C

Sep 24, 2020

This was my first course on Coursera and I must say it was awesome. I learnt a lot and hopefully will keep using the knowledge I gained here in real life. Thank you Laurie Santos!

By Juan G S

Sep 8, 2020

A helpful course that helps you understand how we are built and how we deal with it. Activities and lessons are very personal, it helps develop a growth mindset in any profession.

By Anna D

Jul 7, 2020

I loved this course. It really challenged me to think about my life and how I am living. I felt a significant change in myself and how I'm leading my life over the last few weeks!

By Patricia V S

Jul 5, 2020

Muchas gracias Dra. Santos, tu presencia es clara, gentil, haces que podamos entender conceptos que creemos muy lejanos. Todo el protocolo del curso me parece muy amigable.

GRACIAS

By Isaac I M P

Jun 29, 2020

This course brings science to well-being. Strong recommend, especially when by the end of the course you get a chance to see how you have changed from the beginning of the course.

By Vanessa M

Jun 16, 2020

This professor... this course... everything about was a total WOW factor and LOVED every bit of it. Changed my life for the better and I wish I could retake this course every year

By Alfredo J

Jun 13, 2020

One of the best online courses there are. Everyone should at leat give it a try to watch it, not only youll understand how your brain works but learn how to improve your happiness

By Therese W

Jun 1, 2020

Highly recommend. This class brought together the science & understanding of well-being with the actions to integrate the learnings into real life for meaningful positive change.

By Janelle M N

May 31, 2020

The Science of Well-being, taught by Instructor Santos, provides practical tools, resources, and insight to increase your pursuit of finding the secrets to living the "Good Life".

By Shelby C

May 25, 2020

Great course that really allowed for one to learn positive ways to help them feel more happiness! It also taught in a way that you would be able to implement into your daily life!

By Daniela P

May 18, 2020

Amazing experience. I highly recommend it not only so you can learn more about the subject but also as a way for you to focus on yourself and you own well-being. Laurie is lovely!

By Denise G

May 17, 2020

This class couldn't have come at a more perfect time. It has taught me how to be more intentional in my everyday life. Important all the time but especially during the quarantine.

By Olivia K

Apr 27, 2020

Really insightful, I feel as though I've learnt things I can use in my work counselling school children as well as improve my own wellbeing and happiness significantly. Thank you!

By Sehresh M

Apr 7, 2020

It is a good course, all described topics are highly important because it tell us " how we can convert our bad mood into joyful mood throughout time regardless of circumstances" .

By Sonny P

Mar 24, 2020

This was a great course and I have learned a lot. Very detail and interactive course with a lot of great modules and videos to help you better understand The Science of Well-Being

By Samantha J

Aug 17, 2019

Highly recommend - instructor is engaging, material relevant to EVERYONE, especially in this tumultuous time. Found the ideas/rewirements helpful. Have told many about this class!

By Himansshu S

Nov 14, 2024

I won't be able to describe the course content and importance in words but I would say, give it try for sure. Really insightful and practical course from a very good instructor.

By Andreas S

Jan 18, 2024

Great course since it combines theory with practical lessons/homework! Empathic teacher, good and interesting setting of the class. The WOOP part is a bit lenghty and unclear.

By Theresa C

Sep 7, 2022

The instructor is wonderful and I found the class very fun and enjoyed it immensely.

The tools I learned will help me throughout my life .

Thank you so much .

Terry Chamberlain

By Carliane L

Jul 16, 2022

Olá,

este curso foi muitom importante para a minha vida pessoal em firmar novos hábitos e profissionalmente pude ajudar as minhas clientes a se sentirem mais felizes e realizadas.

By auggie m

May 27, 2022

Very personable and interactive. I enjoyed the guest speakers. I leraned a lot of things about myself and terms that I can share with family and friends. I love the WOOP process.