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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 Lauren T

Apr 16, 2020

Loved this lecturer, she was easy to understand and made the topic interesting and fun. The course moved at a great pace and I learnt a lot.

By Rucha B

Jun 14, 2019

Thank you Professor Laurie Santos for offering wonderful course and teaching very useful lifelong lesson irrespective of age and boundaries.

By Betty J D

Apr 2, 2018

Very practical information that was person centered to assist with real life choices to improve our well being and personal decision making.

By vidhi j

Sep 28, 2024

It helped me undertsand the value of research in psychology and having well being practices consistently in my life to take care of myself.

By Jeric C

Aug 13, 2024

Thank you ma'am for this course that you've been lectured and shared I have lot of learnings catch from this course ma'am thank you so much

By Pierfrancesco M

Oct 24, 2022

Corso molto ben fatto. in particolare mi è piaciuto molto la connessione fra teoria e pratica e la possibilità di riflettere su se stessi.

By Selene V

Aug 13, 2022

This is a very helpful course, I truly enjoyed all the practice required, and now I have the tools I need to continue on my own. Thank you!

By iva i

Mar 18, 2022

Amazing course! I learned so much about science behind it. And also I picked up tons of practical tips. I recommend this to all my friends.

By Paulina T

Jan 12, 2022

It's the best course i've taken on Coursera, Professor Laurie Santos and her team at Yale did an excellent job with this course. Thank you!

By Linda S

Dec 10, 2021

The course was very comprehensive, lots of great information, resources and strategies for making new choices that support ones well being.

By Mansehej S

Oct 17, 2021

Professor Santos is excellent, and you get quantifiable statistics so you can compare your degree of happiness before and after the course.

By Amanda M

Sep 5, 2021

Great eye opening class that I feel like everyone can benefit from. I found myself smiling a lot more towards the second half of the class.

By Min N L M

Jul 18, 2021

it's really worthwhile to join the course. The mediation will lead us to a happy life we all are searching and willing to have in our life.

By Aldebarán P

May 3, 2021

I absolutely recommend this course and encourage everyone who takes it to make it all the way to the end. The best part is at the very end!

By Ionela C

Mar 3, 2021

Fantastic content! The science behind this is great, as well as the practical side of it and the work that is required. Highly recommended!

By Nadine-Konstantina T

Feb 6, 2021

Never met a more engaging, knowledgable and at the same time cooler professor! Thank you for opening my eyes to new perspectives Dr Santos!

By Jane H

Feb 1, 2021

Very interesting and relevant, especially with strange times we live in. Helps to make practical life changes to promote positive wellbeing

By Elena B

Jan 18, 2021

Very inspiring course. It helped me to bring a lot of tools into my daily life and to accept that hapiness is apprehensible and achievable.

By maxi s

Jan 2, 2021

awesome course! strong recommendation as well for the corresponding podcast "The Happiness Lab" by Pushkin Industries and Dr. Laurie Santos

By Maher A

Oct 19, 2020

This is a really excellent course. Really useful for reevaluating what actually matters in life. I can say I'm happier for having taken it!

By Maala N

Sep 28, 2020

It was a great pleasure to study this way, attending the famous Yale while being an old lady in Finland. I feel very privileged. Thank you!

By Aida M

Sep 24, 2020

the course was helpful and practical,I am feeling more happy. I would like to take more courses with the lovely and professional professor.

By Anjali K P

Aug 17, 2020

Would highly recommend this course to anyone who wishes to work on their inner self and attain a stable mind frame and of course happiness!

By Nichole F

Aug 5, 2020

Brilliant course!

The techniques explored and video lessons are amazing. Only wish we had a 100% effective tool/ technique for compliance 😂

By khushnuma C

Jul 30, 2020

The beauty of this course is in its simplicity and practicality. I truly recommend it. A little effort and one can actually see the result.