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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.

DM

Jan 8, 2021

This course has the power enough to change the course of your life. It can be a journey from misery to well being, if you follow the instructions given in this program. A must must must attend course.

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By Constance A

Nov 26, 2020

This course is absolutely brilliant! I recommend to anyone who is interested in psychology, or more generally wants to improve their wellbeing!

By David M

Oct 15, 2020

Wonderful course that helped me understand why the things I think make me happy, don't and what to do about it. I recommend this course highly.

By indira s

Sep 21, 2020

Very informative and had a good approach .This course was very systematically designed which made interesting and easy to learn and understand.

By An V

Sep 6, 2020

A great course with digestible, bite-sized information spaced out in a way to help practice the learning and to develop life impacting changes.

By Janine R

Aug 28, 2020

This course was simple to follow, the instructor was very engaging, and it was highly effective. I appreciated this opportunity! Outstanding.

By Neer P

Aug 19, 2020

Loved this course! And I love your happiness podcast. This course changed everything about how I think about the world and myself. Thank you <3

By Jessica M V

Aug 9, 2020

Very good information and points validated though data. Takes a lot of commitment to do rewirements but who said happiness was easily achieved.

By Bradley W

Jul 15, 2020

Armed with new tools and thought patterns, I am now better equipped to build Well Being into my everyday life. A thoroughly worthwhile course.

By Amanda D

Jul 7, 2020

I have gain so much from this course in terms on what and how to reach happiness. don't get me wrong it is no easy path. it take time and a lot

By ahmad h a

Jun 28, 2020

I have really enjoyed the course. The course was so helpful for me during the pandemic of COVID-19. I recommended it for my family and friends.

By Lisa K

Jun 22, 2020

Amazing course, was disappointed when the lecture part of the course ended because they were so good. So much interesting and useful knowledge.

By Kelly M

Jun 20, 2020

This course is fantastic. The data driven information combined with the professor's authentic presentations was the perfect combination for me.

By Helen B

Jun 11, 2020

This is a very accessible, practical, and meaningful course. Great for anyone, even if you are not experienced in taking college-level courses.

By MANOJ G

Jun 9, 2020

It a really interesting course that perfectly matches to our day to day life it gives us the correct way to view the lhfe at the correct angle

By Nancy

May 30, 2020

Hi Dr. Santos. I enjoyed your course and found it very helpful. I was surprised though at having to pay $65.00 to get a Certificate at the end.

By Aileen D C

May 30, 2020

I learned not only frameworks about improving happiness, but it helped me to be deliberate in doing things that will help improve my happiness.

By Tracey G

May 28, 2020

Very eye-opening for me. I wish I had had the opportunity to take a class like this when I was in college. My life would have looked different.

By Amber M

May 26, 2020

Fabulous course! I learned so much and loved all the scientifically backed data. The professor was really knowledgable and kept your attention.

By Lia O

May 14, 2020

Fun and interesting content that is evidence-based. I would recommend taking this course if you want to increase your happiness level in life!

By Melody W

May 14, 2020

I truly enjoyed being a part of this forum during these uncertain days. It became a pleasurable part of my daily routine. Thank you Dr. Santos.

By Estibaliz P M

Nov 30, 2019

Really interesting course to learn about well-being. Easy explanations to understand our minds and learn some strategies to increase happiness.

By Erin S

Oct 14, 2019

Loved this course. The content was engaging and continues to positively impact my life and the life of those I interact with. Highly recommend!

By Lily P

Oct 8, 2019

Fantastic course, insightful and engaging with lots of opportunities to practice what you learn over the 10 week period. I highly recommend it!

By Tofail A

Sep 27, 2019

To me in the present world "The Science of Well-Being " is most essential one to learn and make it in practice... I am happy to get the access.