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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....

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SN

Aug 27, 2020

This is an outstanding course! I was able to change into a more positive and productive mindset as taught in this course. I highly recommend it to everyone regardless of your profession or background.

NN

Mar 30, 2023

This course was really interesting! I loved it. The teacher was amazing and very engaging. And it was my first time doing peer-graded assignments, i was scared but i did it and i'm so proud of myself.

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By Peter J

Jul 4, 2020

This course could not have come to me at a better time! So much stress and worry about the current conditions and I didn't have a lot of intentional coping mechanisms. The Science of Well-Being taught me real-world, practical, applicable skills to deal with my stress...and to engineer happiness! I would suggest it to anyone in need of help - and I have!

By Meilin T

Jul 3, 2020

Thank you for this wonderful course! This course came as motivation and inspiration to be a better person and improve my life. It provides lectures that are relatable and easy to understand. It provides activities that encourage healthy habits and change. I loved this course and hope more people take it to become happier or simply because they are curious!

By Christine K

Jun 9, 2020

This was a course that provided great research based strategies about moving towards well-being. As illusive as that concept is the instructor broke down the issues and clarified what matters. This was relevant during the time of the sheltering at home due to COVID19. I am so delighted for having this opportunity to take this course. Thank you so much.

By Rachael P

May 15, 2020

I highly recommend this course, it will definitely have a positive impact on your life and hapiness regardless of who you are. The statistics and theory are really interesting and quite surprising! The course is well presented with very clear lectures, videos and questions to engage your knowledge. It has been a pleasure to learn the Science of Well Being.

By Katy W

May 1, 2020

This is an amazing course with excellent additional resources. I have studied the topic for many years and learned many new things while others were validated. It is very easy to consume at your own pace. The interface with Coursera is well designed and easy to use. Anyone can do this!! Thank you for offering it for free. This is needed in the world today!

By Anne M M

Nov 1, 2020

The modules were well planned out, I liked that there were deadlines and reminders for completion of modules too. The material was very interesting, it was good to test happiness and well-being scores before and after the course. Most of all the professor was so articulate, engaging and personable. She made it easy to stay on track - 5 stars from me :)

By Amy Z

Aug 25, 2020

This was a great course especially to take during quarantine. My only difficulty was waiting in between the weeks for the rewirements as I wanted to move faster due to my boredom at home! But this was a very helpful class, a great way to spend my time and energy, and I have taken away the skill of meditation as a coping mechanism now and in the future.

By Thuy N

Aug 7, 2020

This is a great course that's mostly self-paced but pushes you to finish in an allotted time. It's needed to learn and try new skills out from week to week. I didn't think my happiness would really change from taking an online course, but if you commit to making an effort, you'll see change and know this is just the starting point for even greater growth.

By Valerie G

Jul 1, 2020

A little focused at first on 20 y/o college student problems... but push past that. The lessons are universal and can be applied to whatever might be going on in your life right now. HIGHLY RECOMMEND the course. DO the assignments of you want to positively affect your attitude, life and outlook. I am looking into further study as a result of this course.

By Christian T

Jun 12, 2020

I am boundlessly singing the praises of this course. It was just what I needed at a time when I needed it the most. I feel better prepared to take on the realities of my world and community. Thank you for lighting a fire underneath me and here's to continued work to change the world in any way I can! Thank you Dr. Laurie Santos and the Happiness Lab team!

By Brett S

Jun 9, 2020

The timing of this course being offered in 2020 with everything happening in the world could not have been more impeccable. I learned about a lot of mental tricks our mind plays on us that keeps us unhappy as well as many activities and methods that are very practical and help improve our lives. Everyone should make the time to take this wonderful course!

By Melissa W

May 27, 2020

Really enjoyed the salient research presented along with the ways in which we can use this data to increase our self-awareness and empower us to make more satisfying decisions about life and lifestyle. This really has contributed to renewed habits to manage my own well-being and I am so grateful, particularly given the challenging Age of COVID. Thank you!

By Elizabeth C

Oct 20, 2018

I can't say enough about The Science of Well-Being - when the time and mindset are on point, this course is life-changing. Totally unpretentious, non-threatening, easy to understand and just an all around string of "aha!" moments.

You have nothing to lose to take this class and everything to gain - so much more than you think.

Thank you, Professor Santos!

By Wilson C

Apr 25, 2018

This course makes you realize that the biases that you learned about your happiness are nearly all wrong. you don't get devastated for weeks when you get a bad grade, you recover fast and strong. Also, you learn how to raise your happiness and how you can actually get yourself in check, strengthening your relationships with your peers, friends and family.

By Aurora-Zhai

Jun 30, 2021

Well-being is science,I learned a lot from this course. It can be better by doing something like this course said, and put this theory and skills into practice, we can change our life, even we can't realise the changes, if we don't try, we'll never know it works or not. Keep this belief in the mind and hard, try to have a growth mindset, and just do it.

By Joseph P

Nov 14, 2020

This is undoubtedly one of the most meaningful, most valuable courses I have ever taken, with or without a live professor, in any subject. This course should be mandated as a pre-requisite course - equivalent to Math, Science, English, or Social Studies -- in all High Schools, K12, Colleges, Universities, AND Corporate Learning systems in the world.

By iklimzeynepkesgin

Jul 23, 2020

I have to say that the attitude of lecturer and her self-acceptance talks work on me well. I love that course! Each single units and the homework helped me to find and aware of myself and the attitudes of the self. It is a nice journey to be in. There are still ways to go for sure but at least I tried to join one of these journeys. Thanks for everything!

By Nazarius M

Jul 6, 2020

I think it is a fantastic course using positive psychology techniques and learnings to improve happiness and well-being. I learnt a host of practical tools and methods to improve and accomplish my goals and targets that I set for my well being. The course is a springboard to personal transformation and making this planet too a happy place because of you.

By Chyna S

Aug 13, 2020

Originally I started taking this course because I know I have anxiety and once covid started I needed a huge distraction but once I really dig into the the course it actually has helped me decide on a new career path in mental health I loved it best course ever I think all schools schools be on online and I’m so excited I’ve always wanted to attend Yale

By Saranne D

Jul 14, 2020

I entered this course a little unsure. Is it all going to meditation and positive mantras? Covid 19 and lockdown was taking a toll on my sense of wellbeing so I decided to give it a go, and I am so happy that I did. i have learned so much and have exited the course a much happier and more confident and emotionally resilient person. Highly recommended.

By Nicola S

Jul 3, 2020

I have really enjoyed this 10 week course and feel that I have got so much from it! The content was really interesting and clearly presented. This course has sparked a real interest in this area of psychology for me and I would encourage anyone who is thinking about taking this course to give it a go because it has definitely improved my own well-being!

By Maria T J C

May 26, 2020

I'm really love this course because the teacher effort and focus in our well being, Isn't easy to makes the changes but is really necessary for our health and good moods, Love this course because they makes you effort to focus on your own well being. Thanks Prof. Laurie Santos for your course, I'm really proud about myself for taking this great course.

By Vicki F

May 6, 2018

Many years ago, unbeknownst to me, I lost my flow. In losing my flow my life fell apart. Now that I understand how important flow is to putting together a happy more fulfilling life; I can begin putting the pieces of my life back together. All I can say is, "where were you, Ms. Santos, 20 years ago?" Thank you for helping me get my life back in order!

By Mabel Z

Jul 11, 2022

The course offers a good combination of theory and practices. I feel that when I tried to implement what I've learnt into my daily life. It has helped me a lot. I also feel that with some real life suggestions for having a happier lifestyle, I am more aware of whether I am doing something good for my overall well being and that helps me to be happier!

By Mümine B

Dec 15, 2021

I took this course because I will be studying wellbeing in my PhD dissertation. What I didn't anticipate is that I benefited from this course even more when I was engaged, doing the rewirements and actively implementing wellbeing activities in my own life. I'm so glad I took this course, I think anyone who wants to make themselves happy should take it.