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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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LG

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Magnificent!

Clear and concise revelations about the human condition, how to understand the tricky nature of our minds and practical advice about how to counteract those deceptions.

Marvellous.!

NN

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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 Diego L

May 30, 2020

Excellent and practical course that empowers human beings to reach for their full potential in an objective and intentional way. This course is not just about learning some materials. It's about establishing healthy habits to maximize the overall meaning and purpose in life.

By Melissa A

May 28, 2020

This was a very engaging and useful course. I believe that no matter who you are, you can apply concepts from Laurie's teachings to your own life. It is founded in scientific research, but it does not feel heavy and intellectual. The teachings are revelatory and fascinating.

By Jackie B

May 22, 2020

Thanks for offering this class, especially during the covid-19 crisis. I know my happiness is much higher now due to focusing on the things I learned in this class. I have suggested to several friends and co-workers who seem to be struggling and hope it helps them as well.

By Maria B

Jan 19, 2019

Muy bueno. Lo recomiendo. Ayuda a identificar asuntos que pueden estar afectando nuestro bienestar y herramientas para medir nuestro estado de bienestar, con cierto nivel de objetividad. la profesora denota mucha experiencia práctica y un excelente dominio del tema. Gracias.

By CLAUDINA M T C

Nov 16, 2020

Thanks for the opportunity. This course has been really fun and helpful. It has so much research and information thats updated and interesting. It also has a dynamic that allows for different ways of learning the content in the course beyond reading and watching the videos.

By Therese S

Nov 15, 2020

This course can help young adults and adults of any age. It will help you realize what matters most in your life and what can make you truly happy. It will help you learn strategies to achieve these goals that will lead to your self-fulfillment and positive outlook on life.

By Michele T

Oct 2, 2020

Excellent! I love how the course takes something seemingly intangible (happiness) and marries it up with scientific data. I applied what I learned throughout and my happiness scores increased! I plan to revisit the course in the future because it was so rich in information.

By Sam L

Jun 20, 2020

This course was spectacular! Dr. Santos is a wonderful teacher, and the facts and statistics she presented were very compelling. I was surprised, at the end, when Dr. Santos said, "You've learned everything the science of psychology has to offer about living the good life!"

By Lawrence D

Jun 20, 2020

Awesome Course. Thank you Dr. Santos. I have read a lot of the books you mentioned on happiness prior to taking the course, but the way you structured everything shows your incredible communication abilities and made it practically useful, which is the most important thing!

By Dani Y

Jun 9, 2020

When I started the course, at the beginning of the pandemic, I was hoping to learn how to get through some of the worst days. The course went beyond what I expected. The lectures, the readings, the studies, have given me tools that I believe will help me going forward.

By mario c

May 18, 2020

Excellent course. Very easy to follow and understand. The material was very informative and complete. The videos were excellent. The course have helped me to learn and strengthen my knowledge and will day not only help me in my every day live, but also at work. Thank You!!

By Gowri

Aug 26, 2018

A must for people looking to make some significant meaningful changes in their lives. The principles explained are very simple and the course is structured in such a way that, one would be able to make at least one significant change in their life if they follow the course.

By Stephanie S

Mar 23, 2022

This course made me realize how important mental and physical health is to our general well-being. Laurie is a fantastic teacher and probably also has a fantastic team working alongside her to make this initiative as great as it is. Amazingly grateful for coming across it!

By Montserrat L

Jan 17, 2022

Laurie is a super good teacher, with this course I did some questions to myself regarding my current habits, skills, activities. So it is a good option to improve our life and habits. No matter your age, where you live, this course is a good option to improve our everyday,

By Gary J R M C M A

May 21, 2021

Discourse amplified and embellished upon much of what I’m doing at my work regarding positive psychology and mindfulness I’m privilege to facilitate groups in the aforementioned categories and this course gave me added insight and comprehension of the science of happiness.

By Kim E J

Feb 22, 2021

I would recommend this course to people of all ages. The course covers all the bases needed to reach the goal of personal well-being. Laurie Santos is very down to earth, personable and explains everything in easy to comprehend terms. I'm very glad I opted to participate.

By Celeste W

Jan 22, 2021

I absolutely loved this course. What I found most amazing was that the course imparts lots of scientific information but also encourages the application of the science. This was one of the best courses I have ever done. I highly recommend it to every person on this planet!

By Dr. M S

Jan 7, 2021

This course really helped me to overcome my obstacles and enriched me with a lot of positive aspects of life. Definitely, it is a blessing to attend and complete the course. Thank you, professor, and Coursera for this wonderful course to enrich the souls in a positive way.

By Helen D

Oct 11, 2020

Thank you for an informative and enjoyable course. I feel my own well-being has been enhanced through understanding and employing the strategies discussed. As a family doctor, I will be recommending this course to my patients as an accessible and user-friendly resource.

By VLADIMER J N

Aug 20, 2020

This course is very helpful especially during this time of pandemic. It allows me to revisit happiness again, but on a deeper and intellectual level. Professor Santos is very good at explaining studies, findings, models, etc. Her rewirements are very helpful and engaging.

By mda

Aug 10, 2020

Nothing overwhelming or technical here.

This is just a clear and concise course about one of the least clear and concise of human pursuits. It's definitely not a magic cure-all of self-help. It is just a nudge in the direction of understanding your own positive psychology.

By Paula

Jul 23, 2020

I really enjoyed this course, I got a lot more out of it than expected. The Professor was very engaging and easy to relate to and to understand. It flowed really well and kept you interested the whole time.

Thanks for the opportunity to be apart of this learning experience.

By Mariyah S

Jul 4, 2020

Laurie Santos is an amazing professor. She's extremely relatable and the things taught in this course have improved my life and well-being dramatically. Do start this course and inculcate what she teaches in your life, you are in for a great time - in and after the course.

By Kara G

Jun 17, 2020

This was an amazing course to take! I welcomed something challenging and new especially during this COVID-19 pandemic. The online format as well as the Coursera app made it easy to use and complete. Absolutely recommend this course to anyone looking to enhance their lives.

By Matty G K

Jun 7, 2020

I simply loved it and enjoyed every single lecture! It is simple and complete! It gives you the tools to improve your happiness levels. So now it is up to you! It is your choice! It is your life! your happiness depends only in your decisions, so go ahead and enrolled asap!