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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 Brigid W

Sep 8, 2020

An excellent and enjoyable course. I learned a lot and it also helped me to reflect and make lasting positive changes to improve my own wellbeing.

By Alex L

Aug 4, 2020

This course helped me implement habits that I will be keeping for a lifetime. I saw a significant increase in my happiness and overall well-being.

By Caroline D

Jul 21, 2020

Absolutely loved it! Wished there were a course like that when I went to University. Very actual also with the pandemic we are living currently.

By Antonella S

Jul 9, 2020

This is such an incredible course. It helped me find small ways to increase my well being and happiness levels on the daily. Thank you professors!

By Christopher H S

Jul 6, 2020

Very insightful for first time back to learning through an online platform. I enjoyed the subject and took useful skills to apply to my lifestyle.

By Tanya K

Jun 24, 2020

This was a great course that really focused on how to live a better life, and how to incorporate seemingly simple ideas into your life as a habit.

By Josephine M

Jun 24, 2020

Thank you for sharing so in depth the science behind true happiness and tangible things that will actually make us happy! Glad I took this course!

By Shloka K

Jun 23, 2020

An excellent course. Comprehensive, clear, well-structured, and life-changing insights. Well done. One of the best online courses I've ever taken.

By Jen B

Jun 22, 2020

This class was very inspiring and helpful. Professor Santos I would recommend taking any class you can with her. She makes it interesting and fun.

By Veronique Y

Jun 21, 2020

Excellent course! I learnt many new things and also got a review on other elements I had forgotten. I also really enjoyed the practical component.

By Maribel M

Jun 13, 2020

Amazing course. It really opened my eyes and put happiness into perspective. I feel so much happier and have been sharing all that I have learned.

By Michael S

Jun 12, 2020

Really great to understand what can make you happy and what can't. It's up to you to do the work, but if you want to, here are the tools you need.

By Tessa D C

Jun 3, 2020

No matter where you are at in your life, I recommend that you take this course. It is simple, well guided, interesting, and provides perspective.

By Dr. T C A

Jun 3, 2020

Absolutely enjoyed this course. Very valuable information, well organized and easily synthesized. The supporting tools are simple and effective.

By Abby S

May 31, 2020

An eye opening class to help you change your thought process to subtly but effectively see things in a new perspective to increase your wellbeing.

By Eleanna M

May 29, 2020

I loved this made me really happy when I would get good grades on the test and I learned a lot of stuff about our brains and what it can do to us.

By David Y

May 25, 2020

I love this course very much. It is easy to learn over internet and make me more aware of how to become happier. Great work, Prof. Laurie Santos

By Natalie J

May 7, 2020

This course was awesome! If you are thinking about taking the course; think no more. Just do like Nike and "Just do it". You won't regret it!! :)

By H o o r H a n i f

Mar 24, 2020

after completing many surveys i am feeling kinda good though. my professor is really great and i'll like to stick with this course with enthusiasm

By Giovan B

Feb 23, 2020

The professor is brilliant. She can explain the concepts in a very easy manner, everytime with scientific base. Thank you professor Laurie Santos.

By Thilo M

Nov 30, 2019

It was an excellent prepared course and I really learned a lot. Great content, great mixture of media.

I really enjoyed it! Thank you very much!!!!

By María J P

Sep 18, 2019

I'd love the course. I think it was the perfect first step to keep on improving and being a better version of myself. Thank you very much, Laurie.

By Luis C

Nov 16, 2018

Professor Santos is and excellent person. She knows how to communicate life and happiness in a different way. Thank ou so much for your teachings.

By Dirk B

Aug 25, 2018

I think for everyone this must be a number 1 course to follow! Great happy stuff, so thx to all the persons who worked on this course, well done!!

By Rajini P

Aug 16, 2023

Thank you for this awesome and practical course, Professor Laurie Santos.

I enjoyed every segment and feel this will make me a better person too.