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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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LG

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Magnificent!

Clear and concise revelations about the human condition, how to understand the tricky nature of our minds and practical advice about how to counteract those deceptions.

Marvellous.!

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 Falak O

Jun 9, 2020

I love, looove, LOVE this course! I feel like I've learned so much more about myself and about what "happiness" actually is!

By Vlad L

May 28, 2020

Really nice course, but it's somehow hard to apply these techniques to your everyday life(but this is because of yourself :p)

By Jodie G

May 26, 2020

It is a great course to help you find a start to more happiness in your life. It has helped me start to take care of myself.

By Alejandro C R

May 19, 2020

Thank you very much, Dr. Laurie Santos, for the excellent content, and the scientific approach you delivered in your classes.

By Linda M V

May 13, 2020

Great balance of slides, videos, discussion, and exercises. Dr. Santos was very engaging. I thoroughly enjoyed this course.

By Mark O

May 12, 2020

Great course with thought out research and stats. Simple process to work through and understand the benefits for one's self.

By Andreia F

May 5, 2020

Great course, especially in these uncertain times it is a good way of finding happiness from within. Thank you very much :)

By Waleed S

May 2, 2020

Loved the course. The course was designed as a "do with" strategy that kept the course engaging and practical all throughout.

By GAUTHAM C M

Mar 14, 2019

Good Course

Mainly this course can be used to improve our day to day life emotions and can be used to achieve success in life.

By Robert G S P

Jan 11, 2019

One of the very best. Truely enjoyed doing this. With solid academic foundations, to the point and nice rewirement exercises.

By Carl H

Jul 21, 2018

Just a great course, that involves a mix of theory and practice in an area which one will be greatful for having experienced.

By Calvin F

Aug 11, 2023

It was quite educational about subjects very close to all people. A blessing of a class. Easy too. Helped me escape suicide.

By Prakash M

Mar 31, 2022

Wtih concrete actions, the course teaches you actions you can take to improve your mental and physical well being. Loved it.

By Maria T

Mar 16, 2022

Excellent course. It's well organized, with clear learnning goals. Ideas are well supported with documentation and research.

By Yassamin Z

Aug 30, 2021

What an excellent course, huge wake-up call to myself and I now see things in a different light and with so much more value!

By Andrew B

Aug 8, 2021

Really good course, lots of factual and informative information. There are a lot of parctical suggestions and tips as well.

By Keisha R

May 21, 2021

Worth it. Tons of references and resources to support data and research. All middle school teachers should take this course.

By Inmaculada S

May 15, 2021

This is a course that can change your life for the better, an eye-opener about what really make us happy. Very enlightening!

By Heather

Apr 5, 2021

This course was life changing in the best way and will benefit me always. Well thought out and delivered with great content.

By Vanshika K

Mar 22, 2021

This has been a riveting and eye opening course. I have thoroughly enjoyed learning, and discovering myself, in the process!

By Makenzi M

Mar 1, 2021

Wow, not enough good things to say about this course. Will continue to use the material I learned and try to educate others!

By Marcela R

Feb 3, 2021

I really enjoy and love the contents. I really think that these contents may be part of general education and life. Thanks.

By Michael S

Jan 28, 2021

I enjoyed the class and learned a lot about myself and how to live life happier. I will be using this information every day.

By Debbie M

Jan 19, 2021

What a great course that did in fact improve my "happiness" and it was taught by a incredible YALE instructor Laurie Santos!

By Palig

Dec 7, 2020

Thank you so much to Dr. Santos for this course. you really helped me a lot. you explain in such a clear way and in details.