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.!
By Wanda L
•Jun 27, 2020
This course shared a significant amount of information about the misinformation and beliefs we have on personal happiness. The final rewirement challenge provided opportunity to put the knowledge into practice. Thank you for the inspiration to understand and seek things that will truly make me happy!
By Margaret W
•Jun 20, 2020
I loved this course! I wasn't sure I would really be happier at the end of the course, but I was! I loved that it was really based on science and research. I am analytical and needed to have the facts to back up the reason to meditate, etc. I would and have recommended it to anyone who will listen.
By Susanne J
•Jun 11, 2020
Excellent Course which changed my life. Combination of scientific Information and learnings with personal practive and experiences. And standardized success measurement with pre and post testing of happiness scores. Thank you for designing this Course which helped me learn how to lead a happier life.
By Aldo R A C
•May 11, 2020
It is the best MOOC I have taken so far in any platform. The clips are super easy to digest and entertaining to watch, and it gives you practical applications and assignments since before you have started with the first lecture. 100% recommended. I have seen an improvement on my life because of this.
By MF
•Sep 12, 2021
This course is going to change your life for the better without doubt. The explanations made by the lecturer Laurie Santos are clear and easy to follow for everyone, even if you may not have a background in psychology. I absolutely recommend it if you feel like you need an improvement in your life.
By Yoonseo K
•Aug 21, 2020
I learned scientific study results that show the ways people can lead a happier life. The professor provided specific and practical ways to implement those in to my daily life. I was able to build a new habit to improve my well-being and my happiness score actually increased after taking the course.
By Hemali N T
•Jul 19, 2020
This course brought wonderful insights about me. I got to understand my character strengths and some of the things that I need to work on. A big thank you to Ms. Laurie for designing this course and inter-spacing it with lot's of data on scientific research, ted talks etc. at most appropriate times!
By Wendy E
•Jul 7, 2020
I got so much out of this course. The information was structured and presented well and the techniques, tools and resources are timeless. It shows why the things we think will make us happy really won't, in the long run, and how anyone can increase their well-being starting right now. Thank you!!
By Shravani G
•Jul 2, 2020
Firstly,I would like to thank Ms.Laurie for sharing such wonderful things and secondly, I would appreciate the effort to bring up this course...I believe this course will really make a difference in life when all the rewirements are applied practically and change your perception towards well-being .
By Silvia S P
•Jun 29, 2020
IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE PARTICIPATING IN THIS COURSE!
I LEARNED STRATEGIES, PERSONAL STRENGTHS AND IMPORTANT REMINDERS
ON HOW TO BE HAPPIER, HEALTHIER; AND HOW TO BOOST MY WELL BEING.
VERY HELPFUL IN THIS TIMES OF PANDEMIA. I AM VERY GRATEFUL TO
YALE UNIVERSITY, COURSERA AND PROFESSOR LAURIE SANTOS.
By Tarie S
•Jun 25, 2020
I highly recommend this course for scientifically backed data on skills to improve your general well-being. The practical advice and rewirement challenges were beneficial to my life. I will continue to practice and incorporate the skills I have learned and know they will enhance my life. Thank you!
By Ingo F
•Nov 2, 2024
Very important to reflect on my life, rethinking goals and ways of improving happiness. It appears that happiness is the "new shit" for me now, beyond simply bringing more joy into live such as buying stuff...and I ca adjust over time. Thanks for providing this for free, you improve peoples life...
By Fiona D
•Jan 14, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed this course! Loved the pace and the content Laurie Santos was very personable and Im so glad I did it. To actually complete something and put it into practice evreyday and understand why you are doing it and choosong to do it has made quite an impact on me! Im proud of myself!
By Shen Y (
•Aug 25, 2022
Very practical can apply to our daily life. especially the last 4 weeks rewirements challenges with the assignment, can help us to rebuild the habbit and increase our well being. Thanks Prof Santos for so well teaching and designing the course. Really appreciated and benefited a lot. thanks. Helene
By Vitalii H
•Apr 25, 2021
I consider this course is much helpful for understanding how you can improve your life and how you can't. The course gives you all the necessary instruments and knowledge that can be used in your everyday life.
During the course, you can establish new habits that will be helpful for your well-being.
By Krista H
•Mar 2, 2021
I thought the evidence presented in this class was compelling. I loved the structure. The 10 weeks at the outset was a little intimidating but the last 4 weeks are spent practicing a new 'rewiring' so it really allowed time for practicing a new habit. Wonderful class for all ages. Thank you!!!
By Camila Q M
•Nov 8, 2020
muy buen curso en verdad aprendi muchas cosas que voy a poner en practica para tener un estilo de vida saludable en todos los sentidos, gracias a este curso me pude dar cuenta que realmente muchas cosas de las que yo consideraba que me iban a hacer feliz en realidad no lo harian, lo recomiendo 100%
By paras u
•Oct 6, 2020
Overall great class. It was easy to understand and easier to follow. This class has genuinely helped me to be happier in life and something i would keep on practicing for all life long. Thank you Dr. Santos for creating this amazing class and for coursera to bring it to everyone all over the world.
By Natalia A
•Jul 26, 2020
This was an amazing course especially given the extremely challenging circumstances that we are all facing at the moment. It made me rethink a lot of the assumptions I had about what makes us happy and the retirements were a great demonstration of what can actually make us happier and more positive
By Lauren S
•Jul 4, 2020
I honestly did appreciate the guidance that this course provided me about building habits and following through with them, but what I found invaluable were some of the scientific studies we were provided access to, in my opinion proving that you can change change your outlook at least a little bit.
By Sharon A L
•Jun 22, 2020
I really enjoyed taking this course. I was glad that it was offered for free, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to take it. Everything that was taught each week was new to me. I will continue to work on the rewirement activities and put into practice the point about happiness and well being.
By Jennifer B
•Jun 22, 2020
This class challenged how I "think" I need to be living my life. Making monumental changes is difficult, but it is presented in a way that shows how truly beneficial it can be with just a little specifically intentional effort. I will be using this information for the rest of my life. Great class!!
By Bryan K
•May 28, 2020
Excellent course! It was so interesting to break down what we feel will make us happier vs. what will actually make us happiest. The tools provided in the course are easy to implement and it's up to you to put in the work to get all of the benefits out of it you can. I highly recommend this course.
By Shelley A
•Apr 4, 2020
This was such a worthwhile course. I learned so much and was engaged throughout the ten week program. All of the videos and written information were beneficial and presented in such a way that facilitated learning and encouragement to continue. I have literally recommended it to everyone I know.
By Małgorzata R
•Nov 18, 2019
Excellent! I learned a lot about what makes (and what doesn't make!) people happy and I have started building healthy habits what will hopefully increase my happiness level further in the future. I really enjoyed the course and recommend it to everyone who is looking for improved life satisfaction.