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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.

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 Heather B

Oct 11, 2020

I highly recommend this course. The topics apply to everyone and are backed by science. I'm already feeling happier with some of the rewiring assignments.

By Djallon M D

Sep 27, 2020

Excellent course, do not hesitate to enroll. Gain insight and tools of scientifically proven methods to improve your well-being.

Thank you Professor Santos!

By Angelo A S

Sep 21, 2020

given me new perspective in life as I continue to face new challenges and responsibilities outside my comfort zone. thank, keep safe and GOD Bless us All.

By Andres Z P

Sep 20, 2020

Specially for the current days it´s really a great course with lots of usefull tools. The challenge will be the practice. Thank you Yale & proffesor Santos

By Mario F

Aug 31, 2020

Absolutely great job done.

It was the first time that I approached with this kind of matter but find it very interesting. The WOOP tool is great.

Rgds, MARIO

By Stephanie H

Jul 19, 2020

I though it was an incredible course. Easy to follow and very important facts to bare in mind. I am more aware of what makes me enjoy my life and happiness.

By Yasmin

Jul 10, 2020

Awesome course! Clear, engaging, informative, friendly, and most importantly; life enhancing. Thanks Laurie and everyone involved in developing this course.

By Francesca M

Jul 6, 2020

Great content, especially during a pandemic. Rewirements seem simple until you do them for four weeks and then it is a good challenge! Thank you, Dr Santos!

By Helen S

Jul 3, 2020

Really thought provoking course that deals with practical application as well as theory. What could be a more valuable skill to learn than how to be happy?!

By Courtney Z

Jun 28, 2020

Absolutely loved this course! Would take again. And recommend to anyone who wants to challenge themselves to become a better, happier version of themselves!

By Kristle B

Jun 28, 2020

This was one of the most useful and interesting classes I've ever taken. They need to be teaching this in elementary and high schools as well. Thank you!!

By Danielle P

Jun 27, 2020

Excellent course to discuss how to be happier by identifying some things we put so much pressure and effort into that inevitably do not make us any happier.

By Kristen A H

Jun 27, 2020

By far the best course I've ever done! It was so needed during the COVID-19 Lockdown and all that I learnt throughout the course will be used post lockdown.

By Lena V

Jun 16, 2020

This was probably the best thing I could do to see how well being really is based on science. I am a lot better emotionally now and I understand a lot more.

By Mohammad A A

Jun 13, 2020

Awesome course. Professor Laurie Santos is amazing. The course content is specific and engaging. I also encouraged by daughters (aged 22 and 18) to take it!

By RITESH K S

Jun 9, 2020

Step by step learning was quite good and well categorized .The best part was the weekly Quiz , I really enjoyed each part of it . Thanks and Regards ,Ritesh

By Ola P

Jun 8, 2020

Excellent course! Loved the instructor and the content. Learned a lot and implemented many good habits and strategies into my life to increase my happiness.

By Kelsey S

Jun 2, 2020

Very accessible and approachable professor and course material! You can apply what you learn in the course in your daily life immediately. Highly recommend!

By Rachelle M

May 26, 2020

I would highly recommend this course to anyone who enjoys scientific explanations to daily life questions. It truly satisfied my scientifically driven mind.

By Becca L

May 12, 2020

Very digestible information. Guaranteed to learn something new as well as different ways to practice and cement opportunities to increase overall wellbeing!

By Christine D

May 4, 2020

Great course! I enjoyed the reinforcement of some current strategies as well as the learning of new ones. I recommend this course for anyone young or old!

By Jill K

Mar 13, 2019

Love this course, I recommend it to everyone! If you're motivated to improve your own emotional well-being but can't afford therapy this course is the best!

By Gayle D

Jun 23, 2018

This was an opportunity to become aware of my own happiness and get into dialogue with what I was doing! Thank you...this course will stick with me forever.

By M. H

Sep 24, 2022

This course has changed my perspective in life and how i would live it while exploring my fullest potential kindly; to my self, my experiences and others.

By Addis A F

May 19, 2022

This course is an outstanding course that any college student has to take. I learned a lot out of the course. Thank you for offering this kind of courses.