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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....

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JR

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Love this course! Best class I’ve taken. I teach Social Skills and there are so many things I can incorporate into my classes as well as tools I can use in my own life! - Thank You!

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This course was really interesting! I loved it. The teacher was amazing and very engaging. And it was my first time doing peer-graded assignments, i was scared but i did it and i'm so proud of myself.

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By Vinnie S

May 29, 2020

It is amazing to me that in 10 weeks we have all the tools in our toolbox that psychology has to offer to change our happiness level! I recommend this course to everyone!

By Gizelle J

May 24, 2020

This course is a must-take especially during this time of pandemic. It helps you rewire bad habits with well thought of exercises. It just needs your time and commitment!

By Eduardo M H

Mar 31, 2020

Very useful. some things in the course I already had an idea or have practiced, but it helps in listing them down and provided peer reviewed studies in evidence for them.

By Murali K P

Jun 16, 2018

Very insightful and useful course that helps us to focus on the right stuff that enhances happiness. I wish to see a day when such courses become part of basic education.

By Daniel S

Apr 28, 2018

I enjoyed this course and and learning the evolution of how humans tend to adapt to their respective environments. I would highly recommend this course to other students.

By HARSHa S

Apr 26, 2022

In this Fast forward life, We really make decisions on what others will think about us. From this course I really enjoy analyzing what I really want in life to be happy.

By Kelly M

Jul 9, 2021

This was a great class! It checks off all of my boxes. I get to learn something, so my nerdy side is appeased, and I get to be happier. I really enjoyed this course!

By Aaliyah B

Apr 8, 2021

I plan to take this course again. I think there is so much to uncover taking this course. It's a great way to take responsibility for habits that affects your happiness.

By Leonardo N

Mar 15, 2021

It really gives a scientific approach to happiness that I never saw anywhere else (and I went to med school - where you are supposed to learn how to keep people healthy)

By Theresa V

Jan 17, 2021

This course was beyond enlightening. I wish I would have taken it 30 years ago! Laurie Santos you are articulate, engaging with a great spirit and ability to connect!

By Mark S

Jan 4, 2021

Very enjoyable course, content just awesome, Professor Santos 11/10, other participants super engaged. Summary: so simple almost basic but extremely powerful. I like it.

By Sylvia K

Dec 28, 2020

Definately worth it spending time in this class. I increased my happiness Index and saw from other participants that the did increase their happiness as well. WONDERFUL!

By Radhika G

Dec 17, 2020

Thank you. I enjoy this course and what I learn from this course I will practice daily in my life, meditation, social connection, kindness savoring can benefit everyone.

By Farah K

Dec 12, 2020

It is the perfect combination of learning material and engaging videos about the psychology of well-being and the secrets of positive psychology and how to achieve that.

By Helen H

Oct 26, 2020

This is a great and important course with a great and engaged teacher.

We have to take of ourselves and others and this is a course giving directions on how we can do it.

By Alessandra M

Oct 16, 2020

This course was such a nice discovery for me. It literally walked with me during hard times. Contents are useful, interesting and illuminating and the teacher is lovely.

By Angelica M D R

Aug 27, 2020

Increible curso, me encantao 10/10. Como se esmararon en hacerlo, mis Felicitaciones y reconocimiento a labuena labor. Me voy encantada de eset curso. Gracias Profesora!

By Magdalena W

Aug 17, 2020

Such a great course. Everyone should do it and integrate new great routines their lives, which will help to be more positive. So happy I managed to complete this course.

By Marcos A S

Aug 16, 2020

It was a pleasure to be with professor Laurie Santos, her students and guests in this journey to a happier life and to learn how science can help us to reach well-being.

By Radenac A

Aug 3, 2020

A great course! I have learned many techniques supported by science to increase my well-being. I also feel more resilient to go through these difficult times (Covid-19).

By Kathleen N

Jul 26, 2020

Points out the obvious that we often need to be reminded. Offers practical exercises to focus and incorporate strategies into your daily life to improve your well being.

By Mangesh B

Jul 26, 2020

Excellent Course. Learned many scientifically researched insights. Really going to help to work on personal mastery. Grateful to Yale University and Laurie Santos Ma'am.

By Marta V

Jul 24, 2020

Excellent course offered by an amazing and engaging professor. Highly recommend for serious students wanting to learn more about the science of happiness and well-being.

By Norma N

Jul 16, 2020

The Science of Well-Being is relevant, practical, useful and fulfilling/rewarding. Your well-being and happiness levels will be boosted. I enjoyed this course immensely.