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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

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 Sébastien H

Jun 16, 2020

What an amzing course, what a great surprise and a wonderful teacher leading you around this journey of well-being and dedication. I'm so glad I did it :)

By Pierre W

Jun 15, 2020

Amazing course. Well worth the time invested in completing it. I will more forward implementing the lessons I learned as both a better and happier person.

By Sharon L

Jun 14, 2020

Highly enjoyable class. There's so many healthy and positive things that you will take away from this course. It's definitely worth the work and effort.

By Mike

Jun 14, 2020

This course opened my eyes to a whole new way of thinking and helped me get through a tremendously difficult time in my life. I can't recommend it enough.

By Rafael L R j

Jun 8, 2020

Incredible way of understanding on how to maintain levels of gratitude and happiness. How our minds hold the key to well being through sustainable action.

By Benji S

Jun 8, 2020

Full of information about the state of positive psychology with a practical component to apply your knowledge that actullay improves happiness! Excellent.

By Maika D

Jun 6, 2020

Great course. A lot of practical exercises that help you to improve your well-being. Or at least, be more aware of the actions you can take to improve it.

By VIKAS S

May 31, 2020

The best course I've ever done. It was like my dream to complete the course and bring changes in myself. It was something I've been looking to accomplish.

By Laura L

May 26, 2020

Amazing course! it gives examples and tools in order to be able to achieve a higher happiness level.

Happiness is not guaranteed unless you work for it :)

By Madhab P

May 21, 2020

This course is a good platform for those learners who want their happiness as a part of life and want to get satisfied at everything with a positive look.

By Jennifer D

May 15, 2020

A super insightful, informative and challenging course in the study of well being. A must do if you are looking to discover the science behind happiness.

By NITIN L

Apr 28, 2020

this course challaged many perceptions about my happyness. To efficiently designed and tengibly persent .

It was a life changeing experiance .

thanks a lot

By Nina M

Jan 29, 2020

Much more fascinating class than I ever anticipated. I would go so far as to say this is not only life-changing, but that everyone should take this class.

By Patrícia S C d A

Dec 10, 2019

Este curso me possibilitou entender mais acerca dos mecanismos que utilizamos para a felicidade e como poderemos impulsioná-la em nosso dia a dia. Amei!!!

By Deleted A

Aug 12, 2019

Excellent content.Immediately applicable to my clinical practice.Started a study on 'Gratitude Journaling & endothelial dysfunction in diabetic patients.'

By Aimee K

Aug 23, 2018

Well presented! There were actually observable effects for me after taking the course in my own happiness and the happiness of those around me. Thank you!

By Laura O W

May 21, 2018

It might sound cheesy but if you take it seriously and keep daily track of some activities your life quality and overall happiness can really increase. :)

By Aniseh B

Mar 8, 2023

Lots and LOTS of good information, suggestions and useful data about happiness. Definitely food for thought, and useful with building a positive future.

By Anna D

Nov 2, 2022

I really liked it. The only thing I would change would be to make the lectures about specific rewirements in the same week as the rewirements themselves.

By gabriela q

Jul 19, 2022

Great course, learned a lot of the misconceptions of happiness, well being and tools to succesfully create better habits for a happier overall well being

By Jarod P

Apr 12, 2022

This course gives you a solid introduction to what makes you happy, what doesn't make you happy, and simple things you can do to actually make you happy.

By Mufid K

Apr 3, 2022

this is a great course and I recommend everyone to attend it. This is course is a tool for a happier life and for having good habits. thank you Laurie :)

By Alyson B F

Feb 11, 2022

I loved this course this course change my way to see some people and i Hope can help a lot of people too to develop their happiness.

Thank you very much

By Guy D

Oct 17, 2021

I loved the flow and the science behind it. It forced me to explore and expand the scientific approach and read some more. Thank you professor.

Sincerely,

By Deleted A

Sep 17, 2021

I love the course it helps me in so many ways. The professor is fantastic. The way she explains the topic in every detail and the information is helpful.