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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

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.

LG

Apr 21, 2023

Magnificent!

Clear and concise revelations about the human condition, how to understand the tricky nature of our minds and practical advice about how to counteract those deceptions.

Marvellous.!

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By Claudia R

May 30, 2020

This was a FANTASTIC experience for me! I think much of the increase in my well-being I owe to this course. I was a little worried of the months ahead when we were asked to shelter at home. These past 10 weeks have been the richest, most fulfilling weeks of my life.

Thank you Laurie Santos. You inspired me!

By Mary G

May 11, 2020

I really enjoyed the course and look forward to more from Dr. Santos. The design of the course was perfect and blended the video lectures, the research and the interviews. The rewirements were helpful and the additional readings were valuable. The quick quizes were clever added to the course. All good!

By Payam I

Feb 12, 2020

A very recommendable course! I have learned numerous strategies about how to implement (which) habits that lead to a happier and more satisfied life.

The science-backed theories are very helpful and insightful to understand the why's and also be able to explain to others.

Thank you for creating this course!

By Kaushik K G

Sep 16, 2019

This a great course and keeps you engaged through out the course with the examples, exercises and quiz at various stages. Trainer has done a great job about creating the interest in the course. I am sure it is going to be of value in life and put in practice. I will be interested in Advance Course, if any.

By Dianne B

Feb 4, 2022

Overall the experience was postive and enlightening. I think I got this and am more aware of the everyday environment around me. I think I will take a moment for me time and then start planning long term goals of enjoyment. Thank you to Laurie Stanos and her team. "Find a reason to smile everyday" :-)

By Naa K N

Sep 16, 2020

This course was excellent. I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone and everyone. the instructor is great and lays out all the information perfectly to bring you along in understanding how and why this subject is important, as well as giving you really tangible tools to make a different in your own life. Loved it.

By Lisa M

Sep 8, 2020

I absolutely love this program. Laurie was inspiring, engaging and relatable. The real time examples were terrific as was the supporting research and the way it was presented. I loved the mode and the ability to take snapshot notes of relevant areas to be able to reflect on later. Thank you for this gift.

By Eszter B

Aug 1, 2020

I truly enjoyed the lectures and the Q&A's. I always had the impression of YALE students being smart and well educated, but it was sometimes tough to hear the word "like" in so many students' vocabulary. Other than that, I felt the course material truly helped me mentally, emotionally and physically, too.

By Manuel H J

Jul 13, 2020

Although I expected to develop a completely new set of skills that allowed me to achieve a greater level of happiness, my expectations fell short. This course has radically impacted my mindset and has allowed be to look forward, not only to become happier, but to help others on the way. Thank you so much!

By Tina C

Jun 27, 2020

Learnt so much! The lecturer is engaging and guides you through the science and is made easy to understand. I love that you're shown the methods and the science behind why they're beneficial. There's so much I'll take from this course and will implement in my daily life, this should be taught to everyone.

By Michelle S

Jun 16, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed the course. And, having been in the course during the start and duration of COVID and shelter-at-home, I think it was even more impactful.

I've learned to shift my reference points and implement daily tools that keep me more at peace and create a higher sense of well-being. Thank you!

By Prabhu S

Jun 3, 2020

Excellent course to know human happiness in their life to achieve all things to be effective with a meaningful life. The course teacher has done well her course work to the learners. She is excellent in explaining the concept effectively which gave 100% satisfaction about life and the science behind life.

By Mircea N

May 25, 2020

I really don't like self-help stuff and people who say things like "be positive". What I feel this course does very well is it brings rigor to well-being and I couldn't be happier about it. Take the course. You'll learn a bunch of evidence-based strategies for living a better life. You can thank me later.

By Julie S

Feb 19, 2022

This course really opened my eyes to the importance of doing small things to bring improved happiness to my life. Thank you for creating this! It was sometime difficult to know where I was at in the course. It took me a long time to wrap it up. However, I am glad I was able to complet it eventually!

By Jean L W S

Apr 19, 2021

This course was an eye-opener! I loved how achievable the methods were in order for us to try and live happier healthier lives. It was delivered in a clear, concise manner and the suggested practices were great in integrating what we learned in the classroom into real-life experiences. Thank you, Laurie!

By Tanya M S C

Feb 3, 2021

I loved it. It was a wonderful experience. Learning techniques supported by reaserch has made all the difference. I will apply the things I learned in different aspects of my personal growth and I have already recomended this course to my teenage daughters so they have all this resources eariier in life.

By Lisa C

Oct 13, 2020

We all want to be happy, but it's easy to lose sight of what behaviors and values would truly lead to that result. Seeing the science, and being offered alternatives and insights was a great reframe. And being able to measure my well-being at the beginning and end gave me the perspective I was seeking.

By The M N

Nov 6, 2019

This class has taught me so much. I love the teacher because she is so down to earth. I was shocked when she said that she did not pass every test. When I heard that I was at ease. Because of that, she has helped me to pass my testes. I wish that she taught on other things because I would sign right up.

By Barbara S

Aug 20, 2018

I found this course very helpful to learn more about the science of well-being. For sure it does help to better know yourself and improve the ability to relate to others. It is a great support to work on the ;level of happiness you wish to achieve. had a great impact on personal life and therefore on the

By Kelly I S

Jul 2, 2021

Great Course! Took it in the ending of 2020 with the chaos of the pandemic. Learned a lot about wellness and the surprising ways we can actually achieve it. One of the courses I think deserves a refresher course I.e quick reminders of what was taught. Professor Santos was a warm face to come to as well!

By Turner M

Jun 2, 2021

This course was my intro into this kind of online learning and I think it was done very well, the lectures are better than in person with all the added features. Really the only thing missing from in person courses is being able to talk to the professor and classmates directly about the course material.

By José Á R I

Mar 22, 2021

Thank you so much Mrs Laurie Santos for this Course, it is a great Course & this makes the difference in our Life Journey. Congratulations for Organazing this & to Yale University for giving us such a great Opportunity to participate in such an Excellent Course!! Best Regards Josè Angel Rodrìguez Ibarra

By Miho T

Mar 4, 2021

I'm not a native English speaker, but it was easy to understand and I could relate myself to many things. I'm happy that I took this course and will try to keep thinking and actually doing what I learned from his course, as I'm positive that it will make my life better and maybe the people's around me:)

By Sarah W

Jan 3, 2021

This course was interesting and enlightening. Laurie is an engaging teacher and I really enjoyed the courses overall format. It has opened my mind to question why we humans do certain things and what influences our behaviour. This was not an area I knew anything about before. Would definately recommend.

By Emma D

Nov 16, 2020

I took this course as part of my company's wellness program. I found the information extremely useful and instantly applicable to my life. I was able to make direct changes, which significantly altered the way I think about my own happiness, and I was able to address areas that I knew needed tweaking.