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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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JH

Jun 5, 2020

I couldn't have asked for a better class to be offered during this time. Got to learn a lot about myself and why I think or do certain things without even thinking about it. Thank you for this course!

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 Isabel T

Nov 18, 2020

This course is very practical and enjoyable. I really want to congratulate the Instructor, she is very good.

I only have a complaint, I couldn't mark it as finished because no one reviewed my last homework.

By Anupam A

Sep 1, 2020

Very good pragmatic knowledge on well being. Demystifying many well formed beliefs and giving good direction towards life in a loving and caring way! - Thanks for putting this together, Laurie and Team! 🙏

By KC S

Aug 18, 2020

Very very eye opening, and taught in a language that is very human and very easy to understand. Highly recommended be it for studying well-being, and for putting choosing your own well-being into practice.

By Brandi L

Aug 12, 2020

Thank you for a well researched, well presented, engaging course that bore real results in my quality of life! Thank you also for the support resources including the Happiness Project Podcast. Well done!

By Meredith V

Jul 15, 2020

I felt the class was extremely informative and on point. It has given me a new insight into how our minds work and how to rewire our brains to built new healthy habits for a more happy and fulfilling life.

By Radmila I

Jul 13, 2020

I loved the whole course and learnt really a lot. I am committed to working further on improving myself and on achieving even higher happiness scores. I will recommend this course to my friends and family.

By Vanessa B

Jun 19, 2020

This was the best investment I could have made. It came at a time when I was seeking this knowledge, and with the current pandemic and state of the country, it has allowed me to really use what I learned.

By Tami L

Jun 12, 2020

Enjoyed the rewirements challenges. The tools and tactics that were taught opened my eyes to what I truly want in life and not what I always thought I wanted. Would highly recommend this class to others.

By Sandra R

May 7, 2020

What a wonderful way to help people assess their life and motivate positive change! The course was well put together with a great deal of research to validate the points discussed. I thoroughly enjoy it!

By Fernando M C

May 5, 2020

Incredible course both in knowledge and rewirements to actually change bad or unknown habits, given in small and easy to digest content. Using a lot of what I learned of the course in these pandemic times.

By Shannon F

Apr 6, 2020

Excellent course! Dr. Santos is very engaging and the course material is very useful and applicable to everyday life. I highly recommend everyone to take this class! The hype is very real with this course!

By sai g K

Dec 8, 2019

This course helps reaffirm what your elders and your religions taught you, with empirical evidence! That truly helps one to work on relevant aspects of one's life and attain more contentment and happiness.

By Joel G P J

Oct 22, 2018

Congratulations for this high level course in a very important matter.

This course adds a lot on my knowledge about happiness and how we can manage our life better.

It was according my expectation.

Thank you.

By Melissa B T

Jun 10, 2018

I really love this course. It helps me a lot to understand better myself . Wish this course have a continuation. My congrats to Professor Laurie Santos and her team. Regards from Peru.Melissa Barrera Tomas

By R K

Jun 27, 2023

Great content! Well paced. Videos and readings are helpful. The class concludes with a 4 week challenge designed to make a lasting impact, which I found very insightful. I highly recommend this class.

By Hafiz M H K

Feb 14, 2023

Thank you, Professor , for your remarkable teaching and your invaluable insights. You have made a profound impact on my life, and I will always be grateful for the time I spent learning from you.

Sincerely

By Deleted A

Oct 19, 2022

Dr. Santos is engaging, easy to understand, and is very knowledgeable. I enjoyed taking this online course because it felt as though I was actually sitting in a classroom instead of in front of a screen.

By Ornella B

May 16, 2022

a course which scientifically demonstrate how simple but constant good routines about exercise, sleep,, meditation, healthy eating and emotional settings and control , can help to have a worth living life

By Rebecca B

Apr 29, 2022

This course taught me how to develop the skills necessary to live a happier life. I loved learning the science and research behind happiness in such an engaging way. I can't recommend this course enough!

By Vijay G

Sep 21, 2021

Research-backed, engagingly delivered and comprehenisve in coverage. Loved this course!

Have been recommending it to friends and am implementing what i have learnt - it has made a difference to my life!

By Ann M

Sep 4, 2021

Really good course. Good personaly and to share. I took the course since I am going through a big transission but also to enhace my work with students. This course has made a big impact on me and my work.

By Aidan D

May 25, 2021

Amazing! The lessons in this course are easy to understand and practical. Dr. Santos is an amazing Prof and I can't recommend this course enough for anyone looking to learn more about how to become happy.

By Nancy G

Jan 30, 2021

I am happy to have completed this course over Pandemic time. It distracted from being depressed and thinking just sad stuff. watching sad news on TV. I really enjoyed taking this course during this time.

By Charity

Jan 15, 2021

Best Free Course I've Ever Taken...only bad part was trying to submit my final assignment because I never figured out how to read feedback. Laurie was amazing. It was like taking a course with a friend.

By Stefie

Sep 19, 2020

it was a very interesting and enjoyable course. I recommend everyone to take it, you'll get a new perspective of life. Thanks Yale & Prof Santos for making this course available online and also, for free!