This course was a game changer in ways I never could have expected. I highly recommend it and particularly would like to see this kind of content and approach be brought into high schools as an antidote to everything kids are exposed to in high school and the resulting explosion in mental health challenges among teens, particularly girls.

During this time of uncertainty and confusion it was nice to focus on something positive. I have learned new techniques and ways to improve my well being and happiness throughout this process. At some point I will be working all of the rewirements into my life and looking forward to much happiness. Thank you for the opportunity to grow.

This course is very helpful to those wishing to explore what truly makes one happy. Hint: It is not what you think. The instructor is knowledgable, the class interaction is helpful, and the reading is enlightening. I can't think of a better time in which to investigate the source of well-being. This course will help you on your journey.

This course, when done thoroughly, is really valuable to help generate positive patterns in your life, which in turn improve well-being. It can also be helpful to understand the people in your life who may be stuck in negative patterns. It is the littlest of steps that can turn life in the positive direction, so keep taking those steps!

Course content was excellent and the presentations were both informative and interesting. Laurie Santos is a great instructor - her pace and content was very good, had the right amount of questions and quizes to verify that we were learning / meeting the objectives fo the course. I would definitely take more courses from Laurie Santos.

Such a brilliant and inspiring course! A very interesting, engaging and easy to digest compilation of scientific findings on how to be happier. It does not get any better than that! The lecturer is really welcoming and captivating. Definitely one of the strongest aspects. A real life hero in my opinion. So much gratitude for this course!

I like how the course was presented: first, the misconceptions, and then eventually, the things that will really make us happy. It was like relearning again the things and practices to make us truly happy. This was my first time in taking a course here and I am happy that I finished this without having to put too much pressure on myself.

I'm grateful that I took this course! This is a beginner course for those who are interested in psychology or those who want to explore within themselves. I committed to finish this course and learned a lot from it. It took on few hours per week but what I've learned here could be applied for a life time and further to share with others.

This course was very informative. I learned so much from the readings and enjoyed the videos. I believe that this course is extremely valuable during this time of great anxiety. It has given me great methods of lowering stress which has allowed me to increase my happiness when in the past, I would have been negative and feeling helpless!

It is a fantastic course and the presentation by Laurie Santos is really exceptional. I attended such a course for the first time in my life & I personally thank Coursera for having such course among other courses. It really motivates oneself and I can say that it has changed my views, my thinking, my way of looking at others altogether.

I wish I had this kind of direction given to me when I was at uni! At this age, many of the topics covered were already familiar to me, but it's always good to get the reminders of the valuable things in life. And now I really am determined to keep them implemented in my life. This course has really helped me though the current pandemic.

This course is definitely life changing. Exploring what REALLY makes you happy and what does not, is a great exercise. Lifelong learning and changes that make your life better. In my opinion Professor Laurie Santos does a wonderful job with the videos. The materials are top notch. Take the course, it will change your life for the better!

Fantastic course. It's everything the rave reviews say about it and then some.

Aside from being super well-structured, organized, and science-based, professor Laurie Santos makes it personal, humane and empathetic too.

Everybody should take it.

After all, what could be more important than learning how to live a healthier and happier life?

I have really enjoyed this course. Honestly, it could not have come at a better time in life right now with all that is happening in the world. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone looking to implement healthy habits in their life. It helps understand the why and how to hold yourself accountable. Thank you so much!! -Paola

I highly recommend this course! My happiness scores all increased by the end of the course and I have developed better habits because of the rewirements. I feel better mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally all because of the time spent taking this course! Do it for yourself; it's an investment in YOU that you won't regret!

I learned so much and came away not only with knowledge about the science behind happiness rooted in positive psychology, but also about practices associated with what really does make people happy. This course was well structured and provided time for planning and adopting a new practice, which has expanded my set of healthy practices.

I thought I understood happiness, but through this course, I learned so many new things that I can't wait to try. I never would have guessed talking to strangers would boost your happiness, and their happiness, too. This course is fun and incredibly useful. I encourage those who enroll to stick with it. It's worth your time. Happy 2020!

Dear Professor Laurie Santos , Yale University and Coursera, Thank you for creating this course offering such helpful insight for the Well-Being of others. Interesting how many are in need of such information and guidance. All the best to you all, and wish you success in your future sincere and honest projects. Happy New Year - 2022!

Prof. Santos delivered excellent lectures based on scientific research. I specifically like the reference she collected and let us know from where the conclusion came. The video quality is good, and the rewirement sheet with tips is helpful. The lectures are very informative. It is an excellent class and worth savoring for a long time.

I have been under the assumption that happiness, being a dynamic quality, can never be measured as such, or quantified like a materialistic existence. But I changed my assumption after going through this particular course, where for every finding is substantiated with enough research data. Kudos to the professor as well as to her team.

I really enjoyed using practical and science-based strategy to rewire my habits. This whole time I thought I was just broken and incapable of the level of self-improvement, but this course was truly an eye opening and life changing experience. I wished I could have just may one zoom meeting to meet other classmates and the professor.

A wonderful way to learn about why the things we think we should make us happy, don't, and how we can take small steps towards making an incredibly powerful transformation in our life. Learning how we can be less anxious, more healthy, and overall - truly happier! If you're looking for a positive and meaningful course, look no further!

This is a great course about the science behind what really leads to well-being compared to what we think is involved in that. Once you learn one does not actually contribute to well-being, you'll know what does and the second half of the course is about creating a new habit that will lead you toward more well-being. A fabulous course!

The course helped me understand how I am solely responsible for my own happiness and well being. To understand that I am in full control of creating and working through anxiety. I felt I was given valuable tools and techniques to help in the process of working through different levels of anxiety and/or depression created within myself.

I really enjoyed this course. If you really want to try and find out more about the real meaning and purpose of life this is the course for you. It helped me understand happiness better and how I am able to start with myself and change things for better as well as the others do the same with the knowledge you will get from this course.