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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

KV

Jun 14, 2020

This course helped me think of news ways to think and new ways to reach certain goals that I would have not thought about. It's kind of long but I was interested and completed the course feeling good.

BT

Nov 26, 2019

Loved the practical "rewiring" assignments that helped me with understanding what really makes us happy. Not only this course changed my life perspective but enriched the lives of the people around me

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By Karen T

Jun 28, 2020

This is one of the best classes I've taken. It was EXTREMELY helpful during the pandemic and being quarantined! I recommend it to everyone I talk to!

By Kristofer C

Jun 12, 2020

There’s nothing you can do in your life it will Have more impact than changing your routine to make sure you’re maximizing your opportunity to be happy

By Lisa D

Jun 5, 2020

I felt this course was well timed for me, during Covid, I had time I wouldn't normally and was able to fill it with the things that made me most happy!

By Brittney D

May 31, 2020

Learned about my brain and why it can make me unhappy. During COVID this class was an amazing tool to help reframe and learn how to be happy, even now.

By Brittany R

May 25, 2020

Course was excellent and done an a most excellent time when we have time to focus on things that make you happier, vs think you think make you happier.

By JENIYA K

May 22, 2020

i learnt a lot. i knew things before also but this course helped me to incorporate these things in my daily routine. I am glad to complete this course.

By Eliana A

May 14, 2020

It is simply explained and presented but it can have a very meaningful impact by stating the basics to meaningful living. Back to basics, always works.

By Jennifer G

Feb 24, 2020

This is a very good course. The videos were engaging and the assignments well aligned to the materials. This course is well worth the time and effort.

By Misty A

Aug 11, 2019

Exceptional. Thank you to Professor Santos, to the Yale students who participated and to the interviewees who gave their time; it was much appreciated.

By Steve M

Feb 27, 2019

The instructor was clearly engaging and knowledgeable in the subject matter. She gave practical solutions to help foster mental health and well-being.

By Jeffrey Z

May 25, 2018

I enjoyed this class. Interesting subject matter presented in a compelling, thought provoking way. Definitely will have many takeaways from this class.

By lidong s

Feb 24, 2024

Hope anyone who suffer bad emotion most time can have the class and seek happiness. It work for me. Gratitude for the class and a peace mind it bring.

By Anezka F

Dec 7, 2022

What an excellent course! The content as well as structure is great! It provides modern science, which is useful in everyday life. Highly recommended!

By Robert A

Aug 9, 2022

Really well presented with an appropriate amount of recap/repetition as you go along.

Useful practical tools to embed into you life to make it better.

By Maria P

Jul 29, 2022

Great course, and very easy to perform despite full-time employment! Good theory behind the practice. And very open minded. No is an acceptable answer

By Mary P R

Jul 25, 2021

I found I enjoyed the lectures and reading the abundant material available for the course. I liked being able to come back and read the papers again.

By Gideon D

Jul 2, 2021

Insightful, inspiring, innovative and practical. I really learnt something about theory and about myself from this course. And its very well designed.

By Manonmani.A

Apr 26, 2021

This course was so wonderful. It really helped me a lot in becoming a better person. I am so thankful to the professor for teaching us so beautifully.

By salome

Nov 10, 2020

Great course, I've got lot of new information which really changed my attitude toward many things and many people! So thank you for making me happier!

By Season L

Oct 11, 2020

The course is very engaging and it was designed to urge you to take action with practical strategies and build new habits that enhance our well-being.

By Berenice M F

Sep 26, 2020

It a great course!! It change your life!! Professor Laurie Santos is the best!!!

You will definitely not regret taking it, it will change your life!!!

By Lourdes O

Aug 10, 2020

This is a very important course that should be encouraged for everyone to partake. I think this is a very helpful course in promoting mental health.

By Alexandra S

Jul 24, 2020

This course was great and it helped me through a difficult and uncertain time in my life. I look forward to applying what I learned in my daily life.

By Kelly

Jul 13, 2020

I found the course eye-opening about some topics. It was interesting to see the science part of well being. I would recommend it to others. Thank you.

By Jeremy L

Jul 8, 2020

The structure of the class was fantastic. I was skeptical of an online class, but this was so well done. Content was great. I was highly recommend.