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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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presenter is very good .

i love her.

the content which i learned here in this course is actually intuitive and i have heard and read from different sources , but here its different.

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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 Anita R

Mar 18, 2023

Wow this course has taught me that happiness is up to the individual. There are things that we can do to boost and create happiness in our lives regardless of our situation or status. I now have the tools and the scientific back-up to live a better, happier life!

By Meta

Mar 8, 2022

I loved this course! Thought-provoking, I really learned a lot of the theory and enjoyed the interactive approach. The lectures/videos are easy to listen to, the setting is nice, the quizes well done and the professor is a joy to listen to. Well done, thank you!!

By Jodie W

Apr 27, 2021

Highly recommend this course! You are capable of positive change and this course will help you understand how to do so, with ongoing outside exercises throughout the course to help you get the ball rolling on building good habits that actually increase happiness.

By Debra

Nov 26, 2020

Excellent course and very helpful guides to put what we learn into practice. I loved the studies, the way the course was broken down was easy to follow, and the professor seemed genuinely interested in helping people achieve their goals and increase in happiness.

By Rachel C

Jul 26, 2020

This course was amazing. I learnt more than I had anticipated both for myself and how to help others. I will take what I have learnt into many aspects of how I function. It has also cemented other things I have been learning as they have all tied into each other.

By Kim V

Jul 4, 2020

This is an AMAZING course. I loved it and learned so much. Thank you for sharing all the relevant research on happiness. I think about and apply the the content of this course regularly in my daily life. I will be going back to revisit the additional resources!

By Ieva Z

Jun 1, 2020

This course was engaging, well-structured and easy to follow. I would recommend everyone who is interested in living a happier life to take it. Anyone can follow this course, it is quite simple, yet packed with valuable information and motivation from Dr. Santos.

By Neha

Apr 3, 2022

The science of well-being. A life changing experience and efficient way to self-reflect, show gratitude, build relationships, savor the moments big and small, re-evaluate what you want and what you don't want, and hit the mental reset button whenever you choose!

By Orin W

Mar 21, 2021

This course was a life changer, so glad it was offered. I’ve suggested it to many people I know, and sometimes just certain videos, sites or concepts. It answered many questions I didn’t even know I had about making the most from this one wild and precious life.

By Angel E N A

Mar 12, 2021

The information provided on this course is essential to start changing patterns in our behaviour that are preventing us from enjoying life. The real change is more on how we perceive things rather than having a completely different lifestyle. I am very grateful.

By Darryl C C

Oct 4, 2020

It is a terrific course that brought out the best in me. It helped me reflect on my actions and that I had the capacity to influence my own happiness through my own meaningful action. I am grateful to Ms. Laurie Santos for putting together this wonderful course.

By Andrea B T

Jul 22, 2020

Un curso con sentido que entrega herramientas para aplicar en la vida personal y profesional. Los temas se abordan en forma práctica y bien fundamentada. Gracias por la experiencia y aprendizaje. Gracias a Laurie, sus invitados y el equipo que hace esto posible,

By CARLOS P

Jul 13, 2020

This is one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life! I loved the course, the knowledge imparted in short video talk shows, the simple approach, the data presented, the arguments, and the relative simplicity on how to improve our own happiness. THANK YOU!!

By Latasha S

Jun 26, 2020

I enjoyed learning new techniques and strategies to enhance my overall happiness. I also learned some of my methods were not towards my happiness, so I will definitely include moments and travel as a reward for myself when I accomplish new things and challenges.

By Kristine G

Jun 12, 2020

I really enjoyed this class. It pushed me to make changes in my behaviors. Having the data behind the rewirements made it easier to put them into my daily routine. Thank you Professor Santos. I have renewed my love of learning after taking a break for 31 years.

By Ross & L G

Jun 8, 2020

I highly recommend this course for anyone who wants to improve their happiness. Well documented research and sound ideas were presented which I implemented in my life. As a result, I did feel an increase in well-being. Thank you for offering this valuable class!

By Nataša

Jun 8, 2020

Excellent course! The lectures are interesting, clear and substantiated with lots of research. The practical exercises to rewire your brain are simple, science-based and anyone can do them. They yield results! Overall a very useful course that benefited my life.

By Fin T

May 14, 2020

I found this course to have both helpful and engaging content, but what I was most impressed by and stood out the most from other sources, is that the teacher herself was actively engaging and great to listen to. I never found myself distracted during the talks.

By Katy O

May 7, 2020

I loved this course! What an practical way to get people to change their habits to set themselves up for wellbeing. I have shared this course with a few of my best friends and we continue to talk about the psychology of happiness and how it applies to our lives.

By Rebecca M

Oct 17, 2022

Course contained a lot of great advice and information. I enjoyed learning of the different studies that highlight the fact that happiness and well-being come from areas that we don't normally pursue. I plan to implement and revisit what I have learned. Thanks.

By Adèle M M B

Aug 25, 2022

This course is very importqnt for personal wealth. It gives basics of well being in current life and can be very boosting for people laking assurance and self co fidence. I enjoyed it very much and it brought a lot i my personal life and behavior. Many thanks.

By Yesica M B

Feb 1, 2021

It is really important information, most off the people are living a but life when it is not necessary. I'm going to share this course for sure because I think all of the people should know about it. thank you so much for sharing I learned a lot in the course.

By Beate P

Oct 2, 2020

I really enjoyed taking this course. It was very well structured and I learned a lot about how to apply the techniques we were taught to our daily lives. I definetely recommend taking this course to everyone who wants to increase their happiness and well-being.

By Thanh T T

Sep 13, 2020

Thank you for the course The Science of Well-being. Through this course, my perspective on happiness has changed totally. I actually can accept my loneliness and use my time for doing activities to make myself feel better. Hey guys! You should join this course.

By maria d p d l c p

Aug 20, 2020

Taking this course helped me realize that the things I work for on a daily basis are not the ones that will really make me happy. The wellness perspective is doing those things that you hope won't make you happy but actually do. Thanks for teaching me about it.