Chevron Left
Back to The Science of Well-Being

Learner Reviews & Feedback for The Science of Well-Being by Yale University

4.9
stars
38,681 ratings

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.

Filter by:

5826 - 5850 of 10,000 Reviews for The Science of Well-Being

By Carolin

Feb 28, 2021

Best online course I've ever attended. Lessons will stay with me for a long time. Very valuable advise. Great teacher!

By Low C K K

Feb 28, 2021

contains really insightful knowledge which really kickstarts you in the direction to think what allows you to be happy

By Stella D

Feb 25, 2021

Great course! Validated a lot of things about what I thought happiness is truly about. I recommend it for everyone!

By Annelieke A

Jan 17, 2021

A wonderful surprise this course and a very interesting topic (Happiness). Loved it. And prof. Laurie Santos is great!

By MARGARITA B

Jan 12, 2021

One of the best courses I took. Very helpful, full of information, and self-development driven. Strongly recommend it.

By Fernanda d C M

Dec 15, 2020

This is a wonderful course, I really recommended it. The teacher is so nice and the subject is really useful for life.

By Chin K Y

Dec 10, 2020

This is truly amazing!

The facts gathered to give me a clear image of well-being and happiness are absolutely splendid!

By Yashar D K

Dec 3, 2020

This was fantastic. So full of the important findings in the field, while also being very practical and implementable.

By Jessica S

Nov 18, 2020

Great instructor and interesting content. The course is broken down into small bite sized portions and is manageable.

By Jocelyn T

Nov 2, 2020

Phenomenal class. Anyone and everyone should take this class and discover the tools to boost well-being and happiness.

By Sarah W

Oct 12, 2020

I am so thankful for all I learned during this course! It was so succint, but full of good information and challenges.

By Janice

Aug 26, 2020

I like this course very much and it really helped me to learn some skills and strategies to improve my own well-being.

By Sanjeet S

Aug 6, 2020

I was at a low point in my life and the course has helped me feel better. Though I find it difficult to be consistent.

By Samia a Q

Aug 3, 2020

it was amazing - transformational - I still use some of the techniques after a month or so. Thanks for being free too

By Marlene D W

Jul 29, 2020

I enjoyed the information shared and the challenges. It was a good start for me and hope to continue with my journey.

By Dimitra X

Jul 27, 2020

An excellent course. I learned so much and Prof. Santos is engaging and really quite inspiring in her teaching style.

By Andres C M

Jul 24, 2020

Great course for those who want to increase their happiness level as well as to learn new and easy ways to practice it

By Débora N S d A

Jul 16, 2020

I loved the dynamic and the material shared, it was very helpfull, thank you very much for making it available online!

By Elina H

Jul 13, 2020

This is a really enjoyable and interesting course. I learned a lot and will implement it furthermore in my daily life.

By claudia f r

Jul 10, 2020

Excelente Curso, creo todos debiéramos conocer esto. Nuestra vida íntegramente sería más amable. Agradecida del nivel.

By angie r

Jul 9, 2020

Great insight on the things that we as individuals should be doing in order to feel happier and better with ourselves.

By Petra B

Jul 7, 2020

In my opinion this is a great course with huge positive impact and unquestionable added value. I enjoyed it very much.

By Deborah D

Jun 29, 2020

Loved the class and all the research. Great instructor. I plan to stay connected through her podcast and other work.

By Sarah T

Jun 28, 2020

This class really did make an impact on my level of contentment and happiness via the rewirement practices. Thank you!