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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 Tay D N

Sep 21, 2019

Increase happiness with the rewirements and learn not to live in the illusion that dopamin trys to give you to want what to do and what to like.

By Thomas W

Jan 15, 2019

This is one of those courses where you use what you've learned for the rest of your life. Well worth the time spent learning the core concepts.

By Stacey Y C

Jul 13, 2018

I love this course. I think everyone should try it. I plan to share it with my Leap Learn Live, Lifestyle Design for single moms, students ASAP.

By Maria S

Jan 16, 2023

Este curso me ha servido a nivel personal para aprender más sobre psicologia y para crecer como persona en un punto difícil de mi vida. Gracias

By Terry H

May 30, 2022

Excellent course in helping your become happier. Professor Laurie Santos helps walk you through the steps to make you become a happier person.

By Irem K

Sep 30, 2021

It is really impressive course. Practicing, gaining insight and learning theories are genuinely magnificant opportunity for psychology student.

By David H

Sep 5, 2021

This course really is excellent and I gained a lot of practical insights re well-being that have stayed with me and become part of my routine.

By Vy K

Jul 6, 2021

Laurie Santos is exceptional in her teaching method and delivery. The course was very well designed and I believe anyone could benefit from it.

By Catherine P

Jul 5, 2021

I found Laurie engaging and fun an thoroughly enjoyed this course. It has been a turning point in my mental health and I am extremely grateful!

By Eva H

May 16, 2021

I found this course to be good and well structured. It was very well presented and useful exercises to do every week. Thank you for the course!

By Elizabeth M

Mar 29, 2021

A lot of fun and extremely informative. I will carry this content with me in my professional and personal life. Thank you for this opportunity!

By Tea K

Mar 21, 2021

Clear and well builded course. And what I learned it hlped with my goals to get healthier habits. I just say study this course! It is worth it.

By Bernice v K

Feb 1, 2021

I absolutely loved this course! I am so glad I came across it and had so much time to complete it. Thank you Laurie for being great instructor!

By Constance A

Nov 26, 2020

This course is absolutely brilliant! I recommend to anyone who is interested in psychology, or more generally wants to improve their wellbeing!

By David M

Oct 15, 2020

Wonderful course that helped me understand why the things I think make me happy, don't and what to do about it. I recommend this course highly.

By indira s

Sep 21, 2020

Very informative and had a good approach .This course was very systematically designed which made interesting and easy to learn and understand.

By An V

Sep 6, 2020

A great course with digestible, bite-sized information spaced out in a way to help practice the learning and to develop life impacting changes.

By Janine R

Aug 28, 2020

This course was simple to follow, the instructor was very engaging, and it was highly effective. I appreciated this opportunity! Outstanding.

By Neer P

Aug 19, 2020

Loved this course! And I love your happiness podcast. This course changed everything about how I think about the world and myself. Thank you <3

By Jessica M V

Aug 9, 2020

Very good information and points validated though data. Takes a lot of commitment to do rewirements but who said happiness was easily achieved.

By Bradley W

Jul 15, 2020

Armed with new tools and thought patterns, I am now better equipped to build Well Being into my everyday life. A thoroughly worthwhile course.

By Amanda D

Jul 7, 2020

I have gain so much from this course in terms on what and how to reach happiness. don't get me wrong it is no easy path. it take time and a lot

By ahmad h a

Jun 28, 2020

I have really enjoyed the course. The course was so helpful for me during the pandemic of COVID-19. I recommended it for my family and friends.

By Lisa K

Jun 22, 2020

Amazing course, was disappointed when the lecture part of the course ended because they were so good. So much interesting and useful knowledge.