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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....

Top reviews

SS

Aug 21, 2020

Amazing course and amazing instructor. The environment and vibes throughout were positive and helped me feel much happier and understand much more about looking at life through different perspectives.

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 Carla L

Jul 24, 2018

This course is beneficial for all regardless o age, demographic, ethnicity, etc. As with any course, you get out of it what you put into it, but the information is fascinating, the content is practical and the value is immense.

By Sl K (

Sep 10, 2024

Excellent course. I really appreciated the additional resources and recommendations. I am working to incorporate much of what I learned in this course. Easy to follow. Clear, concise, and enjoyable to watch. Very engaging.

By Julia D

Dec 26, 2023

I learned so many theory and more important, I learded many useful tools to increase my happiness in my daily life, such as WOOP, build a good habit with situation support, etc. This was my first coursera course and I loved it!

By lymar999@ukr.net

Jul 18, 2023

Мне всё понравилось. Уровень для меня понятный. Ценные рекомендации и советы для меня. Большая благодарность всем кто разрабатывал этот курс и профессору психологии Лоре Сантос за хорошую организацию учебного процесса и лекции.

By Deleted A

Jul 10, 2022

Was reccomended to me by the YouTuber Hamza. A lot of the information I know most of us self-improvement video watchers knew already on YouTube. But this was a huge step in giving me the tools to implement happiness in my life.

By Clinton R

Mar 1, 2022

This course has given me insight and knowledge on how to be happier with life. I have not been this happy in a long while. It's been a lovely journey that I would recommend to anyone who is seeking to be at peace in this world.

By Maritza G

Apr 22, 2021

English is not my first languaje , nevertheless it was not any difficult to keep the steps and do the rewirements along the course. The professor was so clear and easy to follow that it felt like taking the class face to face.

By Heli S

Apr 10, 2021

Amazing course and credit to Dr Santos! she is an amazing course leader. Really enjoyed the lectures and practical quizzes. This course has increased my knowledge on personal and professional level. Highly recommend to everyone

By Magdalena L

Mar 22, 2021

Absolutely fantastic ! It helped me so much to put all well being strategies into practice. I would recommend it to absolutely everyone, especially young people, so that they learn from early age what is most important in life.

By Ami R

Nov 30, 2020

Fantastic course! Dr. Santos did an amazing job creating and teaching this course. I am very appreciative that it is available for others to be part of it as well. Thank you for sharing this gem! Everyone can benefit from this.

By T. K M

Jul 13, 2020

Learnt about how miswanting, mispredicting, mistrusting, misconducting ruins our happiness and well-being. And how to correct them developing healthy habits, social connections, meditation and mindfulness, trust and using Woop.

By Jodele H

Jun 6, 2020

Absolutely loved learning more of this area. I have always enjoyed learning more about myself, improving as well. It was beneficial to lead the science background and make strong connections with what I have already understood.

By Paula K

May 28, 2020

I am not a scholar by any means, so I'm not usually drawn to online courses, but this course spoke to me. I committed and completed it! I am eternally grateful for this experience to change my life for the better. Thank you!

By Ashutosh D

Apr 2, 2020

The Course was really GOOD, I really learnt somethings from the course. The rewirement exercise were good. I enjoyed taking this course. Thank You for the course THE SCIENCE OF WELL BEING and Coursera community for this course.

By P. A T

Oct 22, 2019

Thanks to this course, I have become happier and more effectual. I will continue to employ the practices recommended in this course, and I think I will be a better, happier person because of this course for the rest of my life.

By Olga D

May 24, 2023

This course will definitely change your life and increase the level of your happiness! Highly recommend to all the people around the world who is looking for a good opportunity for re-inventing themselves and their well-being!

By Sara H

Oct 7, 2022

This course has been a game changer for me. Reminding myself that things like meditation, exercise and connceting with others are the things that really will make me happy has shifted my focus especially when im feeling down.

By Pavan K R

Jun 2, 2022

Its never too late. I did this course after attaining the age of 57 years. Wish I clould have done it earlier. But many things you undertsand when you mature after many many experiences. Thank You Lourie. It was just too good.

By Rossberry T

May 15, 2022

I love this course. It definitely takes commitment and time to listen to the lectures, digest and apply this to your daily life. It came in handy and really made an impact on a very important decision I had to make in my life.

By Juan S

Apr 20, 2022

Me encantó el curso, fue muy relevador de informacion y sencillo a la vez. Nos habla acerca de que realmente nos lleva a la felicidad sobre cosas pasajeras y que cosas puedes identificar como reales para mantener tu felicidad.

By Paulina K

Sep 29, 2021

Thank you dear Laurie, thank you all!

It's a wonderful course, despite the fact that I know many topics, this course has opened my eyes again and allowed me to achieve inner peace. Thank you very much.

5 stars is not enough! ;))

By Monika D

Mar 13, 2021

This course is very well organized! I loved the videos with Laurie Santos, the discussions and "the homework". With WOOP, I found my motivation strategy - YES, IT WORKS! Thank you for making this course accessible to everyone.

By Johanna C

Jan 6, 2021

I love this course! I can learn theory and in the same time implement this theory from many scientist for my daily life, how to make new habit in the healthy way. This course increase my knowledge and my happiness. Thank you!!

By Jeremy M

Dec 17, 2020

My perspective on so many aspects of life has changed because of the lessons I learned in this course and from the continued education around positive and behavioral psychology this course has inspired me to pursue. Thank you!

By Aziya I

Jun 30, 2020

One of the best investments in my life. Helped to improve my family relations from 0 to 9. I believe people change if they want to but the change starts with you :) I highly recommend to have no hesitations taking this course.