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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

EN

May 30, 2019

I absolutely enjoyed and learned a lot about happiness from this course. I will definitely recommend it to my peers, as it gets me to the core from my misconceptions to developing the right practices.

MR

Apr 3, 2021

Fabulous course. I learned a lot of does and doesn't make us happy, and learned valuable tools for introducing and integrating new habits into my life that will definitely contribute to my well-being.

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By Alicia D M

May 29, 2020

Great course, the prof is engaging and the material is fascinating. I learned a lot of tools to bring into my everyday life.

By Yvette S

May 26, 2020

I really enjoyed this experience. Proud of myself for completing it as well, but Prof. Santos made it easy!!! Thank you!!

By Gal C

May 26, 2020

It was extremely interesting to understand what is really going to increase our well being. The course was really rewarding.

By Iris H

May 26, 2020

Great course that should be tought to all kids to prevent teen and adult depression and anxiety. I recoomend it to everyone.

By Allison H

May 21, 2020

Outstanding - great knowledge and also the added (and most important!) bonus of actually helping me adopt some great habits.

By Lucy B

May 20, 2020

A great course, but a shame that with the free enrolment, you are not able to also get a free certificate when you complete.

By Carrie L

May 17, 2020

This course is well structured and informative. You will enjoy it and take away principles you can apply in your life daily.

By Sharmila S _ S - H

May 15, 2020

Laurie Santos is fantastic. She is thorough and explains complicated material in a simple manner. Loved attending her class.

By Eddie E S

Apr 21, 2020

It was really interestinhg and helpful. I do excercise daily and do meditation and can find the good moments within the day,

By Jim S

Mar 2, 2020

A very thorough and in-depth approach to understanding the reality of happiness. I highly recommend this course to everyone.

By Charles S

Aug 28, 2019

The lecturing style is highly conversational in nature, and hence makes the content "readily accessible" to the participant.

By brenda s

Aug 16, 2019

This was taught very well. I enjoyed the content of the subject matter. I would like a copy of my certificate of completion.

By Juliet R

Jan 29, 2019

I learned so much about planning, being less material, and making social connections. I'm definitely healthier. Thank you.

By Bar B P

Aug 19, 2018

The best course I have taken. You need to take this course if you are looking for practices that can improve your happiness.

By Jaclynn K

Aug 26, 2024

This course was well organized and informative. I enjoyed the lectures and the assignments! I highly recommend this course.

By Oak W

Dec 7, 2023

This course helped enlighten my sense of self, well-being, and gave me tools for managing my well-being in a practical way.

By Lisa

Jun 23, 2023

I was extremely satisfied with the quality, presentation and material shared in this course. The professor was delightful.

By rukia a m

May 27, 2023

the best course I have ever take and the professor made it easier for me to understand each point but by bit......thank you

By Kris

Mar 3, 2023

Really enjoyed the content of this course. Instructor was knowledgeable and format was appropriate for self-paced learning.

By Michele R d C

Oct 23, 2022

Excelente curso, pena que não contém a carga horária para constar como horas interdisciplinares. Mas no resto é excelente.

By Nancy J K

Mar 31, 2022

This was an excellent course that addressed a timely question about our well being during this tumultous time in our world.

By Jolanda K

Mar 26, 2022

Great course for your own well-being. It gives you real insight and practical tips on how to improve your happiness. Thanks

By Cristian F B H

Feb 22, 2022

Excellent course. The strategies it presents contribute to significantly improving our quality of life. Highly recommended!

By Barbora P

Sep 25, 2021

The source of useful, daily applicable information. I recommend it to everyone. And the professor is just amazing! :) 10/10