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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 Carolina G R

Aug 7, 2019

It is concrete, accurate, easy to follow and really brings more happiness to your life when the practice becomes a habit.

Thank you so much professor Laurie Santos!

By Wilhelm D

Feb 5, 2019

It was really helpful, specialy at a transition point of my life and career!

Many thanks... and the technology is so cool.... i was able to do it while traveling :)

By Dawn C M

Nov 23, 2018

I really enjoyed the course. It gave me many things to consider in my life about happiness and how to increase it for myself as well as for others. I recommend it.

By Sushiv M

Jun 11, 2018

Only good things to say about this course, how it was conducted, the content provided & most importantly the outside of the box thought process to wellness. Super!

By Kulbayeva A A

Oct 21, 2024

Great job! The lab work is well done, with everything completed accurately and efficiently. You’ve shown a good understanding of the task. Keep up the great work!

By Tivani Y

Apr 30, 2023

by far, this is the best psychological course i've been taken, the commitment to finally found what happiness is real and really helpful for me. thank you so much

By Kayley G

Dec 2, 2021

Amazing course. Gives you tangable ways to improve happiness in your life. I highly recommend this course to anyone trying to live a happier more meaningful life.

By Marion J

Nov 22, 2021

My thanks to Laurie and team for putting this course out in the open domain. It is something that is of relevance all around the world, especially in these times.

By Michelle v K

Jul 20, 2021

Shows you that the simple things like gratitude, social connection, meditation, etc. are what really give you a sense of wellbeing. Highly recommend this course!

By Araceli A

Jun 23, 2021

Excelente curso, una buena combinación de teoría, evidencias de estudios y práctica. Motivador para poner el práctica lo que lleve a un mayor bienestar. Gracias!!

By hanieh t

Apr 26, 2021

It was a great course to learn about happiness. I highly recommend this course to everybody and I believe knowing these things can boost your health and happiness

By Urvashi A

Apr 21, 2021

It's a breather to take a break from STEM courses and invest a little time discovering myself and what happiness means to me. Definitely recommend this course !!!

By Giorgia L

Nov 5, 2020

Ms Laurie is the best! Nice course, very very easy and lifetime changing... it makes you undestand lots of small details that in normal life we don’t think about!

By Shuchi G

Sep 9, 2020

the course is exceptional in the material it provides and also the holisitic way in which it gives ideas for implimeting the information recieved in your own ife.

By Ishah A

Aug 12, 2020

I enjoyed the course, learned life-changing skills I applied throughout the course, and have begun implementing to increase my wellness beyond the course. Thanks!

By Cansu A

Aug 9, 2020

one of the most impactful course I have ever taken, great instructor, great content with full of knowledge and research. I had really enjoyed every moment I spent

By Shalie T

Jul 22, 2020

I thought it was really cool to learn how to trick our brains to live happier more fulfilling lives. Topic were discussed clearly and it was interesting to learn.

By April D

Jun 6, 2020

This course was helpful beyond anything I imagined. I learned so much, and gained so much hope for a happier life - as long as I continue to do the work it takes.

By Eileen B

Jun 4, 2020

Presentation was straightforward, friendly and positive. Great Information. Course is beneficial, workload is not difficult and additional resources extensive.

By Susan C M

Jun 3, 2020

I am glad I did this course, interesting to do it during a Shelter in Place, but worth it for me. It helped me find my new center when everything was so strange.

By Cynthia B

Jun 2, 2020

Loved the course. I really appreciated both learning the information and being guided to make real changes in my life. I would definitely recommend this course.

By Gary A C

May 26, 2020

A very useful tool in professional and personal areas of life. I would recommend to anyone that wants the improve and learn how to create goals and stick to them.

By Oscar N

May 17, 2020

I know it has been said before!! This is one of, if not, the best and pragmatic courses that one can take in their pursuit of happiness. It is more than profound!

By Lenore S

May 12, 2020

Excellent lectures, all materials provided through the Coursera platform. A great course for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of how to increase happiness.

By P E

Sep 12, 2019

I really liked the selection of stats and science that support this course. There is a massive amount of data which helps to clarify what helps in habit changing