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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 Sylvia E

Nov 28, 2020

One of the best course I have taken so far! It not only make you learn the science behind happiness, but actually experience it with your own life.

By Benito M I

Nov 26, 2020

Great course! The lectures are eye-opening and the rewirement activities teach you that happiness is a matter of one's attitude and state of mind!

By Ivan O

Sep 29, 2020

This course is a most take for everyone regardless of background, do yourself a favor and take this course, your future self will thank you for it.

By Sarah B

Sep 3, 2020

The course is very interesting as it gives a lot of insight into how our brain works and actually helps you to bring more happiness into your life.

By Katie S

Aug 20, 2020

This is highly recommended and well worth the time investment. It will leave you keen to learn more about how to shape your own experience of life.

By Kriti T

Aug 17, 2020

This Course will completely change the way you think. Life is about enjoying small things, helping others and always be grateful for what you have.

By Calina L Y Y

Aug 4, 2020

This course is very good, my native language is not English, but it was very easy to understand and put the classes into practice. Highly recommend

By Marcelo M H

Jul 20, 2020

Unique and fantastic course! I think it is totally well structured to help us to understand more about ourselves and also to help us to be happier.

By Ruairi O

Jul 5, 2020

Laurie is excellent in what she does and keep me interested in seeing the practical benefits of gratitude meditation and exercise has for wellbeing

By Marilyn H

Jun 15, 2020

I strongly recommend this course to anyone wanting self-improvement in every aspect of their lives. It's like a self check and balance experience.

By Luiza Z

Jun 10, 2020

Each class is so well structured with just the right amunt of informtion so you can remember the key elements. A very insightful and useful course!

By Natasha G

Jun 5, 2020

This was great! Easy to grasp concepts presented in easy to digest sections. I will definitely apply some of the learning to my life going forward!

By Oranicha J

Jun 4, 2020

Well taught, organized, and useful especially during these uncertain times. Time commitment is also low and assignments are not too time consuming.

By Kevin C

Jun 1, 2020

This is a great course especially at this time in the world. It was nice to learn new tools to use for helping one be happier in their daily lives.

By Katharina K

May 31, 2020

Laurie Santos is an amazing professor and this course is life changing. I am grateful I took this course and I am happy about everything I learned.

By Karen S

May 30, 2020

Highly recommend this course. Was a great mix on engaging videos, reading, interactions with others, and actionable items to practice being happy!

By Jason B

May 16, 2020

Excellent, very relevant course, very practical and useful information to increase your happiness and learn more about what matters to you in life.

By Rakshita D

May 16, 2020

Highly recommended course. Great insights by Prof Laurie Santos, very engaging lectures. Great rewirement challenges to improve personal well-being

By Elena V

Apr 22, 2020

It is an excellent course, especially for those who are ready to try new habits or adjust their current habits on the way to leading a happier life

By Muireann B

Apr 13, 2020

This is an excellent course that combines the science of well being with the practices that contribute to well being. I enjoyed every minute of it!

By Diamond M

Apr 4, 2020

This course can really help you make some lifestyle changes leading to improvements, if you take you truly take the time to do it and be committed.

By Sanket J

Jul 21, 2024

This course is kind of mandatory if you are on your journey of self-improvement. You will get to learn about things you intuitively think wrongly.

By alicia m

Jan 11, 2023

amazing course! Changed my way of thinking and how I run my life with these daily rewirements that help improve my happiness and minimize my life

By Rose B

Nov 26, 2021

i enjoyed learning different things about the mind and how we get used to stuff. I also liked that everything was explained easily and made sense.

By Cim C

Jun 1, 2021

Excellent content and summary assignment. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking for a summary of the happiness and well-being research.