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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

DM

Jan 8, 2021

This course has the power enough to change the course of your life. It can be a journey from misery to well being, if you follow the instructions given in this program. A must must must attend course.

JR

Jun 15, 2020

Love this course! Best class I’ve taken. I teach Social Skills and there are so many things I can incorporate into my classes as well as tools I can use in my own life! - Thank You!

Jessica Rhoades

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By Danielle P

Jun 27, 2020

Excellent course to discuss how to be happier by identifying some things we put so much pressure and effort into that inevitably do not make us any happier.

By Kristen A H

Jun 27, 2020

By far the best course I've ever done! It was so needed during the COVID-19 Lockdown and all that I learnt throughout the course will be used post lockdown.

By Lena V

Jun 16, 2020

This was probably the best thing I could do to see how well being really is based on science. I am a lot better emotionally now and I understand a lot more.

By Mohammad A A

Jun 13, 2020

Awesome course. Professor Laurie Santos is amazing. The course content is specific and engaging. I also encouraged by daughters (aged 22 and 18) to take it!

By RITESH K S

Jun 9, 2020

Step by step learning was quite good and well categorized .The best part was the weekly Quiz , I really enjoyed each part of it . Thanks and Regards ,Ritesh

By Ola P

Jun 8, 2020

Excellent course! Loved the instructor and the content. Learned a lot and implemented many good habits and strategies into my life to increase my happiness.

By Kelsey S

Jun 2, 2020

Very accessible and approachable professor and course material! You can apply what you learn in the course in your daily life immediately. Highly recommend!

By Rachelle M

May 26, 2020

I would highly recommend this course to anyone who enjoys scientific explanations to daily life questions. It truly satisfied my scientifically driven mind.

By Becca L

May 12, 2020

Very digestible information. Guaranteed to learn something new as well as different ways to practice and cement opportunities to increase overall wellbeing!

By Christine D

May 4, 2020

Great course! I enjoyed the reinforcement of some current strategies as well as the learning of new ones. I recommend this course for anyone young or old!

By Jill K

Mar 13, 2019

Love this course, I recommend it to everyone! If you're motivated to improve your own emotional well-being but can't afford therapy this course is the best!

By Gayle D

Jun 23, 2018

This was an opportunity to become aware of my own happiness and get into dialogue with what I was doing! Thank you...this course will stick with me forever.

By M. H

Sep 24, 2022

This course has changed my perspective in life and how i would live it while exploring my fullest potential kindly; to my self, my experiences and others.

By Addis A F

May 19, 2022

This course is an outstanding course that any college student has to take. I learned a lot out of the course. Thank you for offering this kind of courses.

By Mayte S

May 18, 2022

Magnifico curso. Ayuda a entender conceptos erroneos sobre la felicidad y a implementar estrategias para mejorar el bienestar y felicidad. Muy recomendable

By Amin M a K a A M G

Mar 9, 2022

This was a great course. Dr.Santos was very engaging and she kept us very interested in the subject matter. Thanks very much Dr.Santos for a great course.

By Mel G

Mar 1, 2022

Brings together all the science on what makes us happy and most importantly explains how to use and apply it to increase your own happiness and wellbeing.

By Alba M

Sep 20, 2021

thank you for making my life and the ones I touch much better! thank you Laurie Santos and YALE and fellow students at Yale, sharing your classes with us !

By Sergio F P G

Apr 16, 2021

Muy bueno el curso, me parece excelente para nosotros como estudiantes así nos podemos desenvolver mejor en nuestras materias y tener mejor calidad de vida

By Riikka T

Apr 11, 2021

Very well composed course with a lot of science to backing up the theory, great exercises. This kind of course should be in every school levels curriculum.

By Patricia V

Mar 14, 2021

It was a great experience for me to be able to learn new techniques, tools and interact with some of my colleagues though the assignment to review. Thanks

By Marliatou D

Feb 8, 2021

if you haven't done this course by now. Go for it. Prof Santos will lead you on a new path. You don't want to miss that one. Thank you so much, Prof Santos

By Tracey G

Aug 2, 2020

I found this course amazing and well timed with Covid 19 lockdown here in NZ. It gave me perspective on life and how much I need to rewire my own thoughts.

By Eduardo B P

Jul 17, 2020

For me, it was a very well conducted course by Dr. Santos, with plenty of literature and statistics that helped me better understand what was being taught.

By Diana L S B

Jul 15, 2020

"The Science of Well-Being" is absolutely great! I loved it!

Honestly, I totally recommend it.

Teacher Laurie Santos really enjoys teaching. She's so cool!