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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 Katie A

Jun 1, 2020

Excellent course! Really enjoyed it. The professor was awesome, she really kept me interested and explained it all in a way I could understand.

You definitely need to put in the hard work, but any effort you do put in is WORTH IT and you will benefit immensely if you do!!!

By Suz

May 6, 2020

This was a wonderful course. The professor was engaging and full of insight. What a pleasure during a difficult time during a global pandemic. Dr. Santos gave applicable activities to utilize in daily life. I hope this course continues for other individuals to participate.

By ANA B J V - J

Feb 20, 2019

I felt surprised in making this course. I knew some abilities new for me and I be pushed to develop them. The tutor made a big job deguiding us to a new world of emphaty for the others. It was a wonderful time I spent during 10 weeks. Congratulations for you and for me.

By Lori B

Oct 11, 2021

Excellent course; amazing information about how the mind actually works; not exactly how we want it to. Elevated my level of awareness, thoughts and behaviors that actually prevent me from reaching my full potential. Lovely instructor, taught with grace. Content expert!

By Blagovesta M

Aug 17, 2021

The course was fun to listen to. I longed for interactions with the students and the professor but online courses are challenging in that way. Still, the material was manageable: the extra readings and the guests were also super important. A very useful course! Thank you!

By Chavez K C K

Apr 11, 2021

Un curso que tiene la finalidad de cambiar nuestra perspectiva sobre el bienestar con base a los fundamentos de la ciencia. Un curso que te ofrece las herramientas, sustentadas por la ciencia, para mejorar el bienestar y alcanzar la felicidad. Un curso necesario y eficaz.

By Federica M

Mar 8, 2021

This course happened at such a particular time in my life and it changed it incredibly for the better. It accompanied me to the discovery of new techniques and studies on well-being with competence, professionalism and sympathy. I couldn't have wished for more, I'm happy!

By Cassie D

Jan 28, 2021

A great balance of science/theory with real-life and tangible activities/ideas that you can put into practise in your day to day life. It increased not only my knowledge of well-being and happiness, but also genuinely increased my own feelings of well-being and happiness.

By Karin M

Jun 9, 2020

Thank you so much for creating this fabulous course and sharing it with the world. This has been so eye opening and supportive in motivating me to make changes and adopt new habits with the proven science in the back of my mind. Wishing you and your family all the best!

By Jennifer F

Jun 5, 2020

Provides a whole series of practical skills along with the science behind it, presented in a thoughtful, kind, and gentle way. Great course structure. Found the whole experience to be very helpful in helping me learn more about myself and how I can help myself be happier.

By Tyler K

May 31, 2020

I would recommend this course to anyone who is looking to improve their mental health and get a fresh new outlook on the work around you. This has improved the way I view my work and my free time, but most of all has helped me to improve the way I interact with my family.

By Brenda B

May 30, 2020

Thank you! This course has been helping get my happiness back by redirecting my thought process by my daily actions and by adjusting some of my daily habits.

So worth the time, which was not really that much time to commit to in order to find a better sense of well-being.

By Dawn H

May 29, 2020

I really enjoyed this course, particularly the retirement challenge! It complemented the research and left me with new habits that have increased my overall happiness. Professor Santos is an engaging lecturer and I liked interacting with other students in the forum area.

By Sarah S

May 21, 2020

The Science of Well-Being was an amazing course! The instructor was very knowledgeable and created engaging lessons that were thoroughly explained. She provided immediate tools that we could begin using right away to increase our happiness and improve our quality of life.

By Kimberly G

May 17, 2020

What a wonderful class to learn the science and practice of well being! Professor Laurie Santos is a gem and I look forward to taking her additional classes. This course was extremely helpful to create happiness for yourself and others, especially during COVID! Thank you!

By Leah O

Apr 28, 2020

Such an excellent course! I have recommended it to many family and friends. Need to make some changes in your life in order to be happier and live a meaningful life? This is the course that will explain how to accomplish your goals and how basically to live a simple life.

By Krista K

Mar 29, 2020

This course was incredibly fascinating and helpful. I was able to learn so many practical ways of supporting myself and my overall well-being. Actively participating in this course and applying the practices and habits I was able to improve my mood and overall well-being.

By Nadia N

Jan 8, 2019

I'm still working on it but I can say it is a fantastic course! The course presents so many references to explain all the context and give us tips on how to improve our well-being with different techniques and rewirements. I intend to study it again cause it is worth it!!

By ashish s

Feb 6, 2022

Amazing course to recontextualize what really matters in life. Habit building strategies and goal setting rewirements really boosted my positivity,physical and emotional wellbeing.Glad I took and completed this course. Thanks Dr.Laurie Santos for your amazing mentorship

By Odhrán A

Sep 15, 2020

This is a great course that anyone can do as it is free of charge and easy to participate in. The content is enjoyable and presented in a fresh and engaging way. It is practical and give you evidence-based tips and guidance on how to improve your well-being and happiness

By Kan L

Jun 28, 2020

This course was so insightful & eye-opening! I really enjoyed the lectures & the humour incorporated, as well as the myriad of studies, research & experiments used to showcase the psychology behind our well-being. I would definitely recommend this to my friends & family!

By susan a

Jun 19, 2020

The course was excellent and it changed how I look at my life!!

The Happiness Lab podcast is now my daily dose of Laurie whom I've come to deeply appreciate for what she's doing to change the well being of so many people in the world.

Thank you and keep up the great work!!

By Jessica K G

Jun 11, 2020

This course was perfect for working through COVID-19 and my new routine. It helped hold me accountable and I always love learning something new. I'm glad to see that by completing the course and final project, my overall happiness increase even during such a trying time.

By Shelby S

Jun 7, 2020

Incredible course! I thoroughly enjoyed the class, instructor, and featured scholars who explained the science of well-being in ways that were easily comprehended! I am very thankful for taking advantage of this opportunity and using these skills to improve my happiness!