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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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DH

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presenter is very good .

i love her.

the content which i learned here in this course is actually intuitive and i have heard and read from different sources , but here its different.

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NN

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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 Nancy S

Feb 9, 2021

Especially useful for me during these times, and to have new techniques for long-term health and wellness. I will be advertising this course to all my friends!

By Amy R

Jan 8, 2021

I liked the instructor and the coursera platform. The only think I would add to the platform would be to be able to download all the notes into a PDF to print.

By Antoinette B

Oct 19, 2020

This course was educational and enjoyable. It had a mix of science, art and psychology - which is a prefect balance. The lecturer was perfect for this course

By Jarlath K

Sep 22, 2020

I highly recommend this course. If you want to know what really makes you happy, this is the way to find out. You have nothing to lose, but everything to gain.

By Richard W

Sep 18, 2020

This course was very helpful! the instructor does a great job of leading discussion and lecture. There is a lot of knowledge you can begin applying from day 1!

By Karen K

Aug 17, 2020

Wonderful course! Lots of class timed resources such as guest lecturers, book excerpts and interaction with other students taking the course. I'd recommend it.

By Kukka-Maaria N

Aug 2, 2020

The course was intersting and I learned many aspects to increase well-being. I really appreciate that the course was open to everyone and availble in internet.

By Nitesh K s

Jul 11, 2020

It is worth to do this course, I never thought that this course will change my view of life. Very scientific research oriented yet very simple way of teaching.

By Kelly M

Jul 5, 2020

This course is wonderful. Truly enlightening, educational and life altering. The requirements are minimal and the benefits are great. It is worth your time.

By Kendall N

Jun 16, 2020

Amazing course: excellent lectures, great research based content, and fantastic tools offered to build healthy habits on a daily and weekly basis. Thank you!!!

By Geraldine P Y K

Jun 14, 2020

A very practical course which is backed by scientific evidence yet humanistically presented and advocated in a down to earth manner which is achievable by all.

By Val S

Jun 11, 2020

Awesome course. The scientific information backing up the themes of the class were key for me to keep me interested. Also the additional lectures were of help.

By Alicia S

Jun 11, 2020

I loved this course! I really liked all of the research that is used to explain the techniques you learn throughout the course. It's definitely a life changer.

By Sara W

Jun 8, 2020

Great science-based information on what makes us actually happy vs what our brains trick us into thinking will make us happy. Also, tools to help us get there

By Teresa d c

Jun 2, 2020

I enjoyed taking this class and taking the lessons supplied and implementing them into my daily life to help me really understand how to be happy with myself.

By Joe V

May 31, 2020

This class explores concrete ways of being happier. It explores roadblocks to happiness with very practical and useful strategies to overcome these obstacles.

By Fanny D

May 27, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. It has helped me take a look at things in a brighter way. I actually understand that taking care of myself is not at all selfish.

By Ivy Z

May 20, 2020

This is really good! By force me to do something from as responsibility to a new habit, it is not easy, but as long as you take action, you will have surprise!

By Azajul I N

May 10, 2020

WOW. This is a life-changing course. Thanks to Yale University and Coursera for launching this amazing content. This course is highly recommended for everyone.

By Bernadette H

May 5, 2020

This course was very helpful and I've learned so much from it! I definitely plan on continuing to follow what was shared and continue to improve my well-being.

By Janice R

Apr 15, 2020

Truly changed my perspective on life and helped me to better understand what to prioritize to give my life more meaning and make me a happier person overall :)

By Amanda R

Jan 16, 2020

Great course. Not only is the scientific education informative but this course helps to build skills, techniques and strategies on creating a life of wellness.

By Melissa C

Oct 9, 2019

I really enjoyed this class and even though some of the things were very intuitive there was a lot that was surprising to learn! Thank you for the positivity!

By Sunita S

Sep 15, 2024

I am glad I took up this course. It had helped me enhance my knowledge and has helped me think clearly and adapt a positive approach to situations that occur.

By Philip W

Jun 13, 2024

An excellent foundation to the basics of living well. Full or practical exercises and great insights. I found it really interesting, useful and inspirational.