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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 Susan R

Aug 28, 2020

This was a really interesting and rewarding course. I am really pleased I followed it, carried out the rewirements and completed all the tasks and the overall course.

By Johanna H

Aug 13, 2020

The course was so far the most interesting course I have had. It helped me a lot, and I gained so much new information. This helps me with my own teacher studies, too.

By sandeep g

Jul 6, 2020

This was a very good course especially since we are all going through tumultuous times. I believe it is important to study what makes us happy and how to re learn it.

By Allison S

Jul 5, 2020

I loved this course so much and I learned so many new things on what it means to be happy and how to create your own happiness using the tools provided in this course.

By Astrid C P N

Jun 9, 2020

This course truly changed my mindset, specially having done it during lockdown in UK. Thank you Laurie so much for sharing your expertise in The Science of Happiness !

By Hristina T

Jun 8, 2020

I highly recommend doing this course! Was very insightful, learnt lots and was able to incorporate rewirements into my everyday life moving forward. Thank you so much!

By Shannon M V

May 26, 2020

Laurie Santos is engaging and inspiring. A course for everyone at any time of their life wishing to make lasting changes and connect with themselves on a deeper level.

By Jenifer V

May 25, 2020

This course is wonderful! I highly recommend it to everyone, regardless of age. I learned a great deal about what, specifically, I can do to be happier and healthier.

By Filimonas A

May 24, 2020

One of the most uplifting educational experiences in my life. Dr Laurie Santos was excellent as a speaker, with enthusiasm and inspiration. Thank you for that program.

By Lianne H

May 19, 2020

This is a great course and I recommend everyone (not only students as the lecturer is targeting) take it. This is knowledge to improve your life and the quality of it.

By Magda H

May 6, 2020

I'm very pleased with the choice. Maybe the course didn't give me a lot of new things, but it's nice to hear about the scientific explanation and try to be more happy.

By Lisa M

May 5, 2020

Enjoyed everything about this course. I wish I would've taken this years ago as my career would've been very different. Thankfully it is not to late to change course.

By Heng, W H

May 4, 2020

Thank you Professor Laurie Santos. A class well constructed and well taught. Engaging and informative with apps and actionable steps to help students achieve the goal.

By Steve W

Apr 23, 2020

Great content and presentation. I even enjoyed reviewing other peer assignments as gave a real insight into how people can take actions to to improve their wellbeing.

By Angela D R

Apr 14, 2020

Great course and such interesting data to prove what most of us already know. The information gave me a desire to share happiness with others after I took this course.

By Lina K

Mar 27, 2020

I love your voice and excellent explanation. I think the course itself gives us a new way to be a better well-being. Thank you for your wonderful teaching and sharing.

By deven a

Jul 16, 2019

Very good course. You get to learn a lot about yourself from this course. The information given here cannot be easily found in daily life but needs to be searched for.

By Kusum G

May 5, 2019

has been really helpful!!!! the course wasnt just about learning about various researches but also applying it in daily lives and thereby improving one's well-being!!!

By Mary V

Jul 27, 2023

Thank you very much Dr. Laurie for teaching us such valuable lessons in life. It was indeed an eye opener. May you continue to inspire many more people. Thanks again.

By Kimaya V

May 3, 2023

I am very grateful to have come across, learnt and now to incorporate this course in my life. Makes me really happy! Thank you Lori ma'am and Yale University. Cheers!

By Imke F

Apr 15, 2023

I am so grateful for the great variety of information and activity - thank you so much!

Being at the end of the course, I know it will be worthwhile to start again .-)

By Clinton I

Feb 28, 2023

Taking this class was one of the better choices I made in a very long time. I continue to take what I've learned and apply it frequently throughout the day, everyday.

By You, J

Nov 1, 2022

I enjoyed the well-being course. It was interesting because it was very different from previous lectures in the way of asking and answering questions in various ways.

By Rhea L J

Aug 7, 2022

Great course! It helped me develop good habits and make better use of my free time. I would recommend it for anyone looking to make positive changes in their life.