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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

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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.

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Aug 19, 2020

This is an outstanding course! I was able to change into a more positive and productive mindset as taught in this course. I highly recommend it to everyone regardless of your profession or background.

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By Zander M

Jul 27, 2020

Amazing course! Dr. Santos really lays the foundations for happiness. All you have to do is start building!

By MJReyes

Jul 23, 2020

Well researched, excellent material, great source of valuable life skills. Everyone should take this course

By dimitris f

Jul 14, 2020

It is an excellent course it terms of how scientific data can be applied on every day habits and practices.

By Andrada G

Jul 6, 2020

Great content with a lot of science backed data and interesting practical tasks. Would highly recommend it.

By Caitlin W

Jul 1, 2020

Great course! It definitely helped me during quarantine to stay sane and to start some very healthy habits!

By Dr V V N P R

Jul 1, 2020

Awesome , trendsetting , unique and amalgam of new trends and traditional values embedded in cross cultures

By Samuel R

Jun 26, 2020

Wonderful professor and a whole lot of new/interesting/relevant/helpful information and key life takeaways!

By Paige L

Jun 24, 2020

Such a great course that makes you truly re-think or rather rewire yourself for happiness in your own life.

By Jessica d S C

Jun 22, 2020

Very enjoyable and informative. Hopefully it will help me continue to increase my happiness and well-being.

By Neha J

Jun 14, 2020

Very very helpful. I think it makes your life happier- which is what we all are aiming for in our lives :-)

By Damone F

Jun 6, 2020

I have thoroughly enjoyed taking the course. I have learned so much from it. Would recommend to my peers.

By Claire L F

Jun 5, 2020

Just an amazing class, teacher, and also very supporting students ! I'm so happy I followed the 10 weeks :)

By Rachel B

Jun 5, 2020

This was a brilliant course discussing so many fascinating studies, presented in such a digestible fashion.

By Hannah O

Jun 3, 2020

A very good course! Easy enough but also encourages critical thinking and is very applicable to daily life!

By Chris K

Jun 1, 2020

Remarkable course. I will follow the path of evidence-based practices to happiness for the rest of my life

By Dani L

Jun 1, 2020

Fabulous combination of science, data, relatable every day life and of course a fun and engaging professor.

By Elisander L

Jun 1, 2020

This is a really great course to help you improve on your happiness and well-being! Thank you Prof. Laurie!

By Kelly W

May 31, 2020

Thank you! This was a very enjoyable course and I believe it has given me several tools to continue using!

By Marni P

May 26, 2020

Learned so much about a topic that will help me in every day life. Loved it!!! Fantastic teacher and topic!

By Errol M

May 26, 2020

Life altering. Really highlights how to honor yourself and choose the activities that truely make you happy

By Nyree P

May 20, 2020

I would recommend this course to all. It has some great information to achieving the Science of well being.

By Ty P

May 7, 2020

The course is great. The interface sucks. I'm still trying to unlock my tests along with about 25 others.

By Sara C

May 7, 2020

One of the best courses and best professors i've seen. Very relatable and adequate for any person to study.

By Paola C

May 4, 2020

Super helpful course.

Remember that to obtain peace, it is not enough to believe in it.

We must work for it.

By Emily C

May 4, 2020

This course was beyond helpful for knowing how to keep yourself happy and overall make you a better person!