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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....

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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 Saliny A

Jul 9, 2020

This course was so insightful. I cannot thank Coursera enough for hosting this course. It really did change my perception in a whole lot of way, a better way. Thank You.

By April D

Jun 24, 2020

This a wonderful class I would higher recommend this to anyone who wants a new perspective on life. To learn how to rewrite your brain through solid science is amazing .

By John Q

Jun 22, 2020

Excellent course! Uncovers interesting details about the pursuit of happiness, pointing out that things we would intellectually expect to make us happy actually do not.

By Laura

Jun 8, 2020

A wonderful course filled with research-based practices and explanations that can be directly and immediately applied into one's life to promote wellbeing and happiness!

By Katy B

May 29, 2020

This course delivered on every expectation and came at the perfect time in my life. I have told so many friends and family members about it and hope they take advantage.

By viswajit i

May 27, 2020

Fantastic course! Backed by solid research, presented engagingly with appropriately spaced exercises to practice skills. Laurie Santos is a treat to watch and listen to.

By Toya B

Apr 18, 2020

I am truly glad I invested time and money into taking this course. I learned so much and benefited by seeing my happiness increase by the rewirements. Amazing results!

By Lyn B

May 30, 2018

Excellent course, I really enjoyed it. I was already aware of many of the concepts, I took the course to deepen my knowledge and it certainly achieved that. Thank you!

By Thu T

Jul 30, 2024

Great course! This course confirms that a lot of factors that contribute to my happiness are not too difficult to achieve. Consistent application to daily lives is key.

By Naiquan D G

Mar 3, 2024

I recommend this course for anyone who's looking to really have a rubric for building a better life for themselves (mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually).

By Tadas P

Aug 27, 2023

Definitely worth your time if you are interested in well-being, communication, relationships, healthy mental habits, and so on.

Thank You Laurie. Have a wonderful life.

By Vera P

Feb 26, 2023

Excellent course and amazing instructor. Laurie is definitely really passionate about what she teaches! 1000% recommended for those who a looking to live a better life.

By Cindy B

Jan 30, 2023

Thank you for this course. It is really helpful for me especially dealing with my daily battles and mental health. I am able to keep learning and developing new habits.

By Jake Z

Dec 18, 2022

The lectures were in a consumable and enjoyable format. I loved the reliance on studies to drive the conversations, including many that happened within the past decade.

By Saptak S

Jan 21, 2022

Taking this course was a great experience. I leant a lot about the science of well-being, and was able to put a lot of scientific practices to work to test them myself.

By Christine R

Jul 29, 2021

this course is a must take for all ages it changes lives .at the least it has changed mine.

Thank you Dr Santos ,looking forward for more courses with you in the future.

By Luciano A R B R

Jun 8, 2021

Excellent course and a great chance to practice kindness . Congratulations to Professora Laurie Santos and I will now continue with the podcast .Thanks Cousera and YALE

By Emily H

Jun 3, 2021

I really enjoyed this course. I enjoyed the academic aspects relating to looing at various studies and also the practical aspects which hopefully I can continue to use.

By Sihara J

Mar 30, 2021

A very lively course with a clear course content which taught me many new things. Very useful and true to life. The Instructor was excellent. Thank you, it was amazing.

By Marcia T

Dec 14, 2020

Taking this course was an amazing and eye-opening experience. Dr. Santos is engaging, knowledgeable and presented the lessons in a very easy to learn and practical way.

By Andreas V M

Nov 1, 2020

It is a very well structured course, it shows a great preparation from Professor Laurie Santos, I enjoyed it a lot, surely I´ll take some more courses in this platform.

By Juan C G C

Oct 21, 2020

It was truly pleasure to attend this course. Dr Santos shows a perspective of happiness combined with science that is marvelous. I recommend this course to any person.

By Sania A

Oct 12, 2020

Amazing! Really gave me a new perspective towards my well-being and how happiness is right in front of us, but we are blinded by social comparisons. Keep it up, Laurie!

By Lynne H

Aug 14, 2020

I started the course to listen to the science part and was transported myself into part of the science by the end. I benefited and learnt a lot from this course.

By Kevin A E

Jul 29, 2020

Engaging, fascinating and filled with practical science based learnings about how to live a better more happy and fulfilled life! I can recommend this course to anyone.