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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 ESTEFAN�A S V

Dec 28, 2020

Me encantó este curso, entré sin ganas y sin saber y en el camino me topé con el mejor curso que he tomado en mi vida porque la cambió. Felicidades L S

By Ninalyn S C

Nov 17, 2020

This course really helped me to pass through one of the most challenging part of my life as a school administrator. Awesome content! Thank you so much!

By Rostislav P

Oct 31, 2020

I really enjoyed this course! It helped me build up some new habits in order to be more well-being. Thank you very much for providing this information!

By MARIANA C

Sep 13, 2020

I loved this course. Most courses teach you how to do things or achieve goals but this one teaches you how to be happy. This must be taught in School!

By Mazie G M

Aug 7, 2020

Dr. Santos was very engaging! I really enjoyed her lectures and how she wove her personal and professional experiences as part of the learning process.

By Ismael M B

Aug 2, 2020

Excellent course from Dr. Laurie Santos and Yale University! I hope to take further courses like this to help improve my overall health and well-being.

By Bryde

Aug 1, 2020

Really interesting. I recommend anyone to do it. It will help some way or another and give good insight into whats important and things to think about.

By Maria J

Jul 20, 2020

Excellent, well thought through content. Good interaction and engagement to make it relevant to the individual learner. I really enjoyed this course.

By Erin W

Jul 13, 2020

What a great course, would highly recommend. I look forward to continuing to learn more Laurie Santos by listening to her on The Happiness Lab podcast!

By Malika B

Jul 6, 2020

I loved the professor's attitude, simplicity of the course and sequence of research results. Now, I am more interested in social behaviour experiments.

By Pamela T

Jul 6, 2020

Thank you Dr. Santos for this class! It was a great opportunity to learn life skills to help me and others! I will look for every opportunity to cont

By Andrea V

Jun 30, 2020

Amazing experience, loved everything about it and was completely surprised by my own changes, thank you very much for this information and opportunity!

By Seillier M

Jun 29, 2020

The teacher really give you advice, the course it's easy to follow, give you motivation and help you in the daily life. I highly recommande this course

By Karen T

Jun 28, 2020

This is one of the best classes I've taken. It was EXTREMELY helpful during the pandemic and being quarantined! I recommend it to everyone I talk to!

By Kristofer C

Jun 12, 2020

There’s nothing you can do in your life it will Have more impact than changing your routine to make sure you’re maximizing your opportunity to be happy

By Lisa D

Jun 5, 2020

I felt this course was well timed for me, during Covid, I had time I wouldn't normally and was able to fill it with the things that made me most happy!

By Brittney D

May 31, 2020

Learned about my brain and why it can make me unhappy. During COVID this class was an amazing tool to help reframe and learn how to be happy, even now.

By Brittany R

May 25, 2020

Course was excellent and done an a most excellent time when we have time to focus on things that make you happier, vs think you think make you happier.

By JENIYA K

May 22, 2020

i learnt a lot. i knew things before also but this course helped me to incorporate these things in my daily routine. I am glad to complete this course.

By Eliana A

May 14, 2020

It is simply explained and presented but it can have a very meaningful impact by stating the basics to meaningful living. Back to basics, always works.

By Jennifer G

Feb 24, 2020

This is a very good course. The videos were engaging and the assignments well aligned to the materials. This course is well worth the time and effort.

By Misty A

Aug 11, 2019

Exceptional. Thank you to Professor Santos, to the Yale students who participated and to the interviewees who gave their time; it was much appreciated.

By Steve M

Feb 27, 2019

The instructor was clearly engaging and knowledgeable in the subject matter. She gave practical solutions to help foster mental health and well-being.

By Jeffrey Z

May 25, 2018

I enjoyed this class. Interesting subject matter presented in a compelling, thought provoking way. Definitely will have many takeaways from this class.

By lidong s

Feb 24, 2024

Hope anyone who suffer bad emotion most time can have the class and seek happiness. It work for me. Gratitude for the class and a peace mind it bring.