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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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GK

Jun 2, 2019

I have taken a dozen courses online. This is the most challenging and fulfilling course I have taken so far. And I believe that the course shall be beneficial to all people in different walks of life.

LH

Aug 21, 2020

Great fun way of learning about personal thought processing, attitudes and well-being.

Very helpful course to get me to assess my life and how to make the changes I needed to improve my well-being.

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By A.

Jun 8, 2020

I have learned much about myself and human psyche. Plus, have adapted new positive habits towards living a fulfilling and joyous life. Thank you to Dr. Santos and Yale University for the gift of happiness and gratitude. Muchas Gracias. Much love to you.

By Andrew C

May 30, 2020

I have been raving about this course to anyone who will listen while doing it.

The science is well explained and the activities help you to apply the science and see for yourself how it works for you.

I will continue to recommend this course! Thank you :)

By Caitlin A S

May 27, 2020

Amazing course! The professor was outstanding. The content was so engaging. I learned so much about the Science of Well-Being. I wish I had this class when I was in college. Highly recommend taking this class. So much valuable information to use in life.

By Di W

Sep 6, 2019

Not only does it focus on comprehensive coverage on all technical skills or action item suggestions, but it also provides theory analysis, and there is a 4-week rewire challenge at the end to help you actually make some changes, make a move in your life.

By Wouter B

Aug 24, 2019

Great course on the science of well-being. clearly structured with lots of scientific data being presented. and very practical too: the last four weeks is about chosing a rewirement, making a habit out of it and reflecting on the progress. reccommended!

By Eileen O

Sep 2, 2018

Excellent course. It did increase my personal wellbeing. I really liked the lecturer and the way she delivered the course. The literature she referenced is very current and widely sourced. There is a bit of homework each week which I found enjoyable.

By MARIA I R D

Oct 17, 2021

I loved this course and am very grateful that I was able to take it. Laurie Santos is an excellent teacher, the course is quite well structured, with very complete content, and above all with teachings that are the basis for a happy and satisfying life.

By Ernestine Z

Mar 7, 2021

Amazing! I heard Dr.Santos from my professor Dr.Schachner at UCSD, she was working as an RA in Dr.Santos's lab back in college at Yale, and I googled and find this happiness class in Coursera...I will rewatch those lecture again, and take some notes :)

By Gina M A

Dec 29, 2020

Thank you for everything. I really enjoyed every minute. I have learned so much and really recommend it to everybody. Super interesting course with an awesome professor. So sad it is finished after 10 weeks but the impact will hopefully last forever!!!!

By Gem Y

Dec 6, 2020

What a great and insightful course! Everything is clear and direct to the point. The professor is very engaging, well-spoken, and very knowledgeable. The lessons are easy to follow, and the assigments are relevant to the topic. I recommend it to anyone.

By Joseph N

Nov 25, 2020

I absolutely loved this course and I think that I can say that with clear objectivity in that the course material was well organized, the lessons were all relevant, and the perspectives offered were broad enough to cover what bases needed to be covered.

By Davilene K _ S - G

Sep 30, 2020

I enjoyed the course because it helped me understand so many misconceptions about being happy and satisfied with YOUR life and not comparing it to someone else's life. Always find ways to be grateful for what you do have have instead of what is missing.

By Andrea V

Aug 5, 2020

Choosing to take this course during this tough time was one of the best decisions I've made. If I wasn't practicing gratitude and mindfulness my stress levels would have skyrocketed. I'm very appreciative of this course. The insight gained is priceless.

By Florentina A B

Jul 2, 2020

Amazing course, and loved every lecture, reading material and video. Definitely one of the best courses I ever took. I feel like doing it again, because listening to Laurie and her students just helps you remember good habits for an improved well being.

By Dina A

Jun 29, 2020

I could not recommend this course more. Even as a young teenager, I have learned so much about myself and how to make healthy habits that benefit myself. Everyone from pre-teens to elders should check out this course; there is always something to learn.

By Andrea H

Jun 1, 2020

The course was interesting, I got a lot of great ideas for better well being, I will use them in the future. I loved the teacher easy to understand, honest and she seemed very friendly. I really enjoyed this class. I would take more courses she teaches.

By Jonathan W

Jun 1, 2020

At a difficult and uncertain time with Coronavirus, this course has really helped me keep grounded. It is carefully researched, interesting and well presented, very well structured and full of practical ways to make sure that happiness can touch us all.

By Isabel M

May 31, 2020

This course gives you the information and tools to develop new habits to improve your well-being. It also helps realising and adding some value to what you already have in your life, which is sometimes taken for granted. I totally recommend this course.

By Jacqueline M

May 28, 2020

Rey useful course. I decided to take it when self isolation started due to covid19. Articles are interesting. Personal evaluations on strengths and well being were useful. the 4 week assignment was also a good tool to reinforce the learning from class.

By Andrés A

May 27, 2020

Many thanks for this course Dr Santos. It's always good keeping learning and even more in these challenging times.

My wife and I are really thankful for these teachings and we are doing Zumba hehe. Improving our relationship after 13 years been togeter.

By Roldán L

May 14, 2020

This course is really worth it, The structure is clear and so easy to follow and understand all the contents, It has a great research work behind and the benefits of this course affects positively many aspects of one's life. It exceeded my expectations.

By Ludwig D

Dec 26, 2019

Excellent course of well-being (happiness, good life,...) with lots of facts and studies about that subject and what really makes you happy in the long run, well explained Professor Santos ! Thanks a lot for insights into this exciting topic (Gratitude)

By Elizabeth T

Sep 9, 2018

I learned an impressive number of approaches to happiness and well-being while becoming more familiar with the ways that my brain can interfere with my achieving them. I recommend this course to anyone looking to grow into a happier and healthier life!

By L1k3aSir

Aug 4, 2021

I enjoyed this class and the material immensely! The only thing that i wish was different was the final assignment. I would have liked to have gone into more detail with my summaries on each point to further convey how much i learned with the material.