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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

AA

Jan 12, 2021

This course really helped me a lot, I am grateful with Laurie Santos and her team, the people involved into this great project. The oriented me into understanding valuable states of being and actions.

JH

Jun 5, 2020

I couldn't have asked for a better class to be offered during this time. Got to learn a lot about myself and why I think or do certain things without even thinking about it. Thank you for this course!

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By Jeff C

Jun 17, 2020

This is worthwhile and actually helps to increase your overall happiness. You will learn a lot and it's...free!!!!!

By Alexia J

Jun 8, 2020

Thanks so much for this course is there anyway to keep staying involved as i love these courses as they inspire me!

By Sandra M

Jun 8, 2020

OUTSTANDING! Laurie Santos is an engaging professor who provides so much information. I really enjoyed this course.

By May B

Jun 6, 2020

I enjoyed taking this course very much. The materials are well presented and practical. Thank you Professor Santos.

By Valeria Z

Jun 5, 2020

Amazing course! I would suggest it to everyone. I started with anxiety issues and now I feel fully renewed! Thanks.

By Susan

Jun 3, 2020

Excellent course! Laurie Santos was an excellent instructor. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world :)

By Carrie Y

May 30, 2020

This course was phenomenal. I recommend it for everyone from Junior High students to retirees. It's life changing.

By Mennatullah M M A

May 19, 2020

I highly recommend this course for all people as it really changed my life and affected me positively in many ways.

By Maria C R

May 16, 2020

Everyone should take this course!

Thank you Laurie for teaching us the most important thing in life... to be happy!

By Catherine R

May 13, 2020

This was a life changing course for me. Instructor presented information in an interesting way. Well worth my time!

By Victoria H

May 9, 2020

Very informative, life changing, and thought provoking. Well done with good handouts and ability to track progress.

By Amelia C

May 5, 2020

Relatively little effort required, but so much gained, especially insight into how you value and conduct your life.

By Jillian L K

Mar 3, 2020

This course really has changed my way of thinking and I am more grateful and happier than I've been in a long time.

By Stacy L

Jan 22, 2020

This course was so interesting! It completely changed the way I think and act! Thank you so much for offering it.

By Melissa S

Nov 4, 2019

I loved this course and Laura was amazing. Thank you for all the hard work that you put into this Professor Santos!

By Deleted A

Jun 13, 2018

This course has given me many tools to help me feel happier. Thank you for sharing this information with all of us.

By Ian A H

Feb 26, 2024

Awesome, inspiring, motivational course! Thank you, Professor Santos for creating and offering the course for all.

By Robbyn S

Jun 13, 2023

LOVE!!! Love the content! Love the instructor! This course made a difference in my life, and I am grateful for it.

By Jose R R R

Jan 3, 2023

Muy agradecido, excelente todo, muestra siempre el compromiso con un tema tan poderoso, la ciencia del estar bien!

By Stefano T

Sep 6, 2022

Very well-thought and organized course, lots of great material and straightforward but entertaining explanations.

By Rosa V

Feb 9, 2022

Me ayudó a reflexionar sobre lo que pensamos que es la felicidad y sobre lo que deberíamos hacer para conseguirla.

By Catherine W

Jan 9, 2022

Such a great course - I learnt so much of the reasons why we think they way we do and what we can do to change it.

By Maya S

Jun 9, 2021

Appreciate the useful tools.

Wish that a "top 10" bibliography of resources was available for pdf/download.

Thanks!

By Monica R

Jun 2, 2021

Excellent course! Enjoyed the lessons and will carry with me what i have learned to have productive working years.

By Karin K

Jun 2, 2021

The course is interesting and helpful. The Professor is very engaging and has an excellent teaching style. Thanks!