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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 Sorin D

Mar 9, 2020

Such a great course ! Strongly recommend it, it will positively affect the way you see the environment around you.

By Dionne L

Dec 28, 2019

Thoroughly enjoyed this course in particular identifying the emperical evidence for how/why these strategies work.

By Nicole P

Dec 2, 2019

Great course! Definitely gives you new perspectives in managing your well being in today's very distracting world.

By Jennifer L

Oct 9, 2019

Excellent usage of your time! Go take the class, I truly, profoundly impacts your happiness level. How can it not?

By Namood-e-Sahar

Feb 5, 2019

There are maximum only 5 stars to rate....wish I could give 10 stars to this course. Thank You Professor Laurie :)

By jorge s

Aug 27, 2018

excelente curso, enseña cosa que parecen obvias y no lo son, es motivante y ayuda a ser feliz, cumple el objetivo.

By Hsiao W C

Jun 24, 2018

Very insightful and it provided me with tools that I am now applying in my everyday life in an effort to be happy.

By Natasher N W

Aug 11, 2024

My life is on a more positive path after completing this course, and I loved every single minute of this journey.

By chance b

Jul 25, 2023

This is a great course. I recommend it for all college and high school students. great introduction into wellness

By Carolina C

Aug 4, 2022

Very interesting course and content! It was very pleasent to learn from Laurie, she explains things very clearly.

By Gabriela M

May 9, 2022

Amazing course and I think everybody who is interested in finding happiness from within should take this course.

By Natalie A

Feb 14, 2022

It was time well spent - illuminating the simple truths and then putting in the effort to make the shift. Thanks!

By Catherine A

Sep 8, 2021

This was my very first college course (I am 57 years old) and I loved it! Laurie Santos is an amazing professor!

By Chancey A

Jul 20, 2021

This course is one of the best I've taken I received so much insight and applicable information from this course.

By Alexandra d C C I

Jun 9, 2021

Es un curso muy interesante y la forma en la que está presentado lo hace bastante atractivo y fácil de completar.

By Glenda S

May 18, 2021

Studying

Learning here has been an awesome experience. I look forward to learning more from a new mentor Dr.Santos

By Jacqueline P

Mar 15, 2021

Straightforward and well delivered course

that really does make a positive difference to your level of happiness!

By Donald G

Feb 15, 2021

Through this class, I've made significant and measurable improvements in my well-being. Literally, life changing.

By Olivia

Nov 25, 2020

Great Course, an engaging teacher who's wanting to teach you and makes the course very enjoyable and interesting.

By Nathalia P

Oct 20, 2020

Un curso fenomenal. Brinda excelentes pautas para ver la felicidad de una forma más integral y entender la mente.

By Katlego B P

Sep 8, 2020

I have significantly learned a lot, mainly through Gratitude and Kindness, which I plan to apply on a daily basis

By Judi M

Sep 4, 2020

Great course! Well presented and paced. encouraged me to change some habits and make improvements in your life.

By Michelle J

Jul 13, 2020

Was the best part of my Quarantine. I wish Lori had more classes to offer. It truly changed my outlook on life.

By Justyna C

Jul 3, 2020

Excellent course with interesting insights presented in an understandable and engaging way! highly recommended :)