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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 Jillian S

Jul 6, 2020

I have already recommended this course to several peers and professors of mine. Thank you for this experience! It has been very informative and fulfilling.

By Cherylanne V

Jul 5, 2020

I absolutely loved this course, and my daughter and daughter in law are now considering doing this course, between jobs. I wish I had done it at their age.

By Viki G

Jul 5, 2020

This course came at the right time when we all were asked to review our true happiness level I feel this needs to be taught at school please. And Thank You

By Stacy J

Jul 1, 2020

This course was very well taught and helped to improve my overall happiness as well as give me ideas on how to continue to be happier in my every day life.

By Paul Q

Jun 27, 2020

So glad I took this course – very helpful. If you want to be happy take the scores do the exercises and make them part of your life you’ll be glad you did!

By Beth C

Jun 22, 2020

Thoroughly enjoyed this class. I have so much to be grateful for and this course reinforced that. Would highly recommend this to anyone. Thanks so much!!!

By Nina S

Jun 18, 2020

I really enjoyed this course and Laurie was a great teacher and very calming. I learned a lot about my well being and helping myself be happy. Thank you!

By Hayden C

Jun 8, 2020

one of the best courses for my whole academic life. Very well design with a great deal of research support. Highly recommend every one to enroll and enjoy.

By Isabella A

May 31, 2020

Highly recommend this course for anybody wanting to learn more about the science behind well-being. It is very flexible, and you can work at your own pace!

By DEYVIS A P R

May 31, 2020

Uno de los mejores cursos que he tenido la oportunidad de realizar en mi vida académica, Gracias a Coursera y a la Universidad de Yale por la oportunidad!!

By Nicole S

May 28, 2020

If you are looking for a course to alter your thinking and make yourself and happiness a priority with proven scientific research, this course if for you!!

By Ted C

May 27, 2020

There are lots of useful information, and techniques in this "The Science of Well-Being" course. We can use them to keep us Healthy, and Happy. Thanks!

By Laura D M

May 18, 2020

Excellent course, particularly for these challenging times. Great and simple life-changing practices to live a happier and less stressful life. Thank you!

By António C

May 10, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. More than a course it is a true life-changing experience. Congratulations and thanks to Professor Laurie Santos and Coursera.

By Kalikala C

May 5, 2020

Highly Recommend this course not only for learning but for your well being too! This course keeps you engaged and wanting to come back daily to learn more!

By Grace A

Apr 30, 2020

Thoroughly enjoyed this course! The material and research was so eye-opening. The rewirement activities as well were great to help you apply the learnings.

By Denise P

Apr 28, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. The information is really life changing if you apply it and Professor Santos is fabulous! She makes you want to succeed.

By Denise S

Apr 10, 2020

The course was very in lightening. I believe the course is for the younger age group but anyone can benifit from the course I highly recommend the course.

By Jennifer B

Jan 26, 2020

Great course to delve into what makes us happy. Lectures are interesting, professor is engaging and the course flows really well from one topic to another.

By kimbilee j

Sep 23, 2019

This was such a wonderful course... So many great explanations of how our brain works and how our understandings from society works and how to overcome it.

By Franka K

Mar 25, 2019

This course gives clear and easy to understand insights into what makes us more happy and content in life and what doesn't (also you might think it would).

By 4th M

Apr 28, 2018

This course is simply outstanding;that rare mix of hard science, grounded emotion, an almost spiritual energy and a focus on real world outcomes. wellbeing

By Gvantsa P

Sep 29, 2023

I think everyone should take this course, it might be basics from our everyday life, but all the tools and techniques are organised in a great laconic way

By Joshua C F

Feb 28, 2023

This was a very interesting class which taught the proper things our minds should focus on to achieve a better sense of well-being and to be much happier.

By Wynn N

Oct 11, 2021

A wonderful concise course which from the very start starts you on the path of rewirement, setting down new neural pathways for an improved way of living