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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 Anezka F

Dec 7, 2022

What an excellent course! The content as well as structure is great! It provides modern science, which is useful in everyday life. Highly recommended!

By Robert A

Aug 9, 2022

Really well presented with an appropriate amount of recap/repetition as you go along.

Useful practical tools to embed into you life to make it better.

By Maria P

Jul 29, 2022

Great course, and very easy to perform despite full-time employment! Good theory behind the practice. And very open minded. No is an acceptable answer

By Mary P R

Jul 25, 2021

I found I enjoyed the lectures and reading the abundant material available for the course. I liked being able to come back and read the papers again.

By Gideon D

Jul 2, 2021

Insightful, inspiring, innovative and practical. I really learnt something about theory and about myself from this course. And its very well designed.

By Manonmani.A

Apr 26, 2021

This course was so wonderful. It really helped me a lot in becoming a better person. I am so thankful to the professor for teaching us so beautifully.

By salome

Nov 10, 2020

Great course, I've got lot of new information which really changed my attitude toward many things and many people! So thank you for making me happier!

By Season L

Oct 11, 2020

The course is very engaging and it was designed to urge you to take action with practical strategies and build new habits that enhance our well-being.

By Berenice M F

Sep 26, 2020

It a great course!! It change your life!! Professor Laurie Santos is the best!!!

You will definitely not regret taking it, it will change your life!!!

By Lourdes O

Aug 10, 2020

This is a very important course that should be encouraged for everyone to partake. I think this is a very helpful course in promoting mental health.

By Alexandra S

Jul 24, 2020

This course was great and it helped me through a difficult and uncertain time in my life. I look forward to applying what I learned in my daily life.

By Kelly

Jul 13, 2020

I found the course eye-opening about some topics. It was interesting to see the science part of well being. I would recommend it to others. Thank you.

By Jeremy L

Jul 8, 2020

The structure of the class was fantastic. I was skeptical of an online class, but this was so well done. Content was great. I was highly recommend.

By Kristen W

Jul 7, 2020

Highly recommend this course to learn about science-based ways to improve your life and take control of your daily habits to create lasting happiness.

By Susan V

Jun 24, 2020

Professor Laurie Santos was professional, knowledgeable, easy-going and fun.

I really enjoyed this course, especially during this pandemic. Thank you.

By Tammy G

Jun 22, 2020

Delightful course with beneficial results. I loved the data and the time given to incorporate what you learn. I recommend this for the young and old!

By Kerry-ann T

Jun 21, 2020

Really engaging and helpful course, enjoyed every week and I really look forward to using the skills that I learnt in my life to improve my wellbeing.

By Ana E R

Jun 17, 2020

Hermoso curso!! aprendí realmente a conectarme conmigo misma y con los demás. Y sentirme realmente más feliz y satisfecha con mi vida. Muchas gracias!

By Blandine F

Jun 7, 2020

Loved this class. I strongly recommend to anyone who wants to learn on how to improve your well-being. I especially liked the non-judgmental approach.

By Kelly M

May 31, 2020

I genuinely feel happier and know so many people who would benefit from this course. I can't speak highly enough of this course and Dr. Laurie Santos.

By MARINA P

May 30, 2020

LOVED IT !

EVEN THOUGH I ALREADY PRACTICE MOST OF WHAT LAURIE TAUGHT IN THE COURSE IT WAS VERY INTERESTING LISTENING TO HER AND BEING CONSCIOUS OF IT.

By isoc t

May 30, 2020

you see what you didn't saw. You start feeling better, and you start doing things you postponed or never even tried. I strongly recommend this course.

By kofi S

May 30, 2020

Loved learning about the science of well being, while actively utilizing the rewirements to create new habits, which have positively impacted my life.

By Katrina M

May 13, 2020

This course made me really be intentional with my thoughts and actions. I am more aware of what really makes me happy and it's not "things or stuff".