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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 Shelley B

Dec 6, 2020

I really enjoyed this course and the scientific examples. The tips were easy to follow and I saw a noticeable improvement!

By Tania B

Nov 27, 2020

I have found this course, very engaging. It helps me a lot to prioritize things in my life, and how to be happy and content.

By Sony J

Sep 21, 2020

An excellent course and Truly mind refreshing. I was glad to learn new techniques and even more happy in my day to day life.

By Abdón R V

Sep 6, 2020

Curso muy interesante que todos deberíamos llevar, muy buena maestra y los conocimientos que he adquirido son sorprendentes.

By chandani j

Sep 2, 2020

it's a big big big thank you for all the people behind this course for making it super awesome.

THIS IS LIFE CHANGING!!!!!!!!

By Katie K

Jul 29, 2020

This was an excellent class and helped keep me feeling uplifted amid such dark times in our world. Thank you, Laurie Santos!

By Liliana C

Jul 29, 2020

This was an amazing experience! It was eye-opening and hopefully life-changing! I will definitely recommend it to everybody!

By Joselyn M

Jul 9, 2020

Thank you so much for this course, it has honestly changed my perspective and gave me wonderful tools to be a better person.

By Susan D

Jul 1, 2020

What a terrific course! I wish this was required in General Studies!

I have information that will benefit me throughout life.

By Kathy N

Jun 30, 2020

This course provided very practical strategies for measuring and achieving "Happiness". I wish I'd discovered it years ago.

By Daniel G

Jun 24, 2020

I've learnt so many things on this course and came a long way in forming positive habits that will help me in the long term.

By Sonja N

Jun 22, 2020

Loved this course. You have a beautiful way of explaining everything.

Interaction was perfect. Very professional. Thank you !

By Monica G

Jun 16, 2020

I really enjoyed the journey! I learned a lot about myself and how to apply strategies for my well-being. Awesome professor!

By Brittany V T

Jun 15, 2020

Laurie, thank you. This course was informative and useful. I will definitely recommend this course to my friends and family.

By M M

Jun 9, 2020

I learned so much, and Dr. Santos is extremely engaging. I've recommended this course to several friends and family members.

By Marquibe S

Jun 8, 2020

Finally I found something that jarred me and made sense! I think this course and Dr. Santos may have actually saved my life.

By Alicia D M

May 29, 2020

Great course, the prof is engaging and the material is fascinating. I learned a lot of tools to bring into my everyday life.

By Yvette S

May 26, 2020

I really enjoyed this experience. Proud of myself for completing it as well, but Prof. Santos made it easy!!! Thank you!!

By Gal C

May 26, 2020

It was extremely interesting to understand what is really going to increase our well being. The course was really rewarding.

By Iris H

May 26, 2020

Great course that should be tought to all kids to prevent teen and adult depression and anxiety. I recoomend it to everyone.

By Allison H

May 21, 2020

Outstanding - great knowledge and also the added (and most important!) bonus of actually helping me adopt some great habits.

By Lucy B

May 20, 2020

A great course, but a shame that with the free enrolment, you are not able to also get a free certificate when you complete.

By Carrie L

May 17, 2020

This course is well structured and informative. You will enjoy it and take away principles you can apply in your life daily.

By Sharmila S _ S - H

May 15, 2020

Laurie Santos is fantastic. She is thorough and explains complicated material in a simple manner. Loved attending her class.