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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 Jan P

Jun 17, 2020

This is a fantastic course. It's so well structured, and the teacher, Lori Santos, has an approachable, memorable teaching style. The content of the class is perfectly balanced between science and application, and I benefitted a great deal from taking it. Highly recommended!

By Esteban D

Jun 10, 2020

The Science of Well-Being course was really enjoyable. Not only did it open my eyes to certain behaviors, but I believe the practices that I am now putting into place more proactively will really improve my physical health and mental health. I highly recommend this course.

By Grant H

Jun 7, 2020

Loved the course. The delivery and format were very well done. The entire course and its content was new to me and I would not have expected any of it. The course has provided me with a lot of different tools I can use to improve my happiness and sustain new habits to do so.

By Sonya F

Jun 4, 2020

Professor Santos is an amazing teacher. Her lectures made the content digestible and engaging and I can tell how much thought and research went into this course. I can already see how it's helping me move towards living the life I want and enjoy a better sense of well being.

By Lianne H

Jun 4, 2020

Absolutely loved this course!!! Going to start at the beginning of the lectures again and start another 4 week challenge in one of the other rewirements that missed the cut when I chose my rewirement to focus on for completing the course. Thank you sooooo much Dr Laurie :)

By Shauni d B

Jun 3, 2020

The results for me were amazing. In starting this course, I was in isolation feeling depressed, lonely and discouraged. Through this journey it has been tough but so rewarding! I have seen tremendous improvement in myself and the ones around me because of what I have learned

By Joanna S

May 31, 2020

What a great course! I took this during the COVID-19 pandemic, so it was a bright light during quarantine and especially at a time where one's well-being felt in a precarious place. The lectures were very interesting to me, and I learned a lot. Would definitely recommend it.

By Diego L

May 30, 2020

Excellent and practical course that empowers human beings to reach for their full potential in an objective and intentional way. This course is not just about learning some materials. It's about establishing healthy habits to maximize the overall meaning and purpose in life.

By Melissa A

May 28, 2020

This was a very engaging and useful course. I believe that no matter who you are, you can apply concepts from Laurie's teachings to your own life. It is founded in scientific research, but it does not feel heavy and intellectual. The teachings are revelatory and fascinating.

By Jackie B

May 22, 2020

Thanks for offering this class, especially during the covid-19 crisis. I know my happiness is much higher now due to focusing on the things I learned in this class. I have suggested to several friends and co-workers who seem to be struggling and hope it helps them as well.

By Maria B

Jan 19, 2019

Muy bueno. Lo recomiendo. Ayuda a identificar asuntos que pueden estar afectando nuestro bienestar y herramientas para medir nuestro estado de bienestar, con cierto nivel de objetividad. la profesora denota mucha experiencia práctica y un excelente dominio del tema. Gracias.

By CLAUDINA M T C

Nov 16, 2020

Thanks for the opportunity. This course has been really fun and helpful. It has so much research and information thats updated and interesting. It also has a dynamic that allows for different ways of learning the content in the course beyond reading and watching the videos.

By Therese S

Nov 15, 2020

This course can help young adults and adults of any age. It will help you realize what matters most in your life and what can make you truly happy. It will help you learn strategies to achieve these goals that will lead to your self-fulfillment and positive outlook on life.

By Michele T

Oct 2, 2020

Excellent! I love how the course takes something seemingly intangible (happiness) and marries it up with scientific data. I applied what I learned throughout and my happiness scores increased! I plan to revisit the course in the future because it was so rich in information.

By Sam L

Jun 20, 2020

This course was spectacular! Dr. Santos is a wonderful teacher, and the facts and statistics she presented were very compelling. I was surprised, at the end, when Dr. Santos said, "You've learned everything the science of psychology has to offer about living the good life!"

By Lawrence D

Jun 20, 2020

Awesome Course. Thank you Dr. Santos. I have read a lot of the books you mentioned on happiness prior to taking the course, but the way you structured everything shows your incredible communication abilities and made it practically useful, which is the most important thing!

By Dani Y

Jun 9, 2020

When I started the course, at the beginning of the pandemic, I was hoping to learn how to get through some of the worst days. The course went beyond what I expected. The lectures, the readings, the studies, have given me tools that I believe will help me going forward.

By mario c

May 18, 2020

Excellent course. Very easy to follow and understand. The material was very informative and complete. The videos were excellent. The course have helped me to learn and strengthen my knowledge and will day not only help me in my every day live, but also at work. Thank You!!

By Akhila P

Aug 26, 2018

A must for people looking to make some significant meaningful changes in their lives. The principles explained are very simple and the course is structured in such a way that, one would be able to make at least one significant change in their life if they follow the course.

By Stephanie S

Mar 23, 2022

This course made me realize how important mental and physical health is to our general well-being. Laurie is a fantastic teacher and probably also has a fantastic team working alongside her to make this initiative as great as it is. Amazingly grateful for coming across it!

By Montserrat L

Jan 17, 2022

Laurie is a super good teacher, with this course I did some questions to myself regarding my current habits, skills, activities. So it is a good option to improve our life and habits. No matter your age, where you live, this course is a good option to improve our everyday,

By Gary J R M C M A

May 21, 2021

Discourse amplified and embellished upon much of what I’m doing at my work regarding positive psychology and mindfulness I’m privilege to facilitate groups in the aforementioned categories and this course gave me added insight and comprehension of the science of happiness.

By Kim E J

Feb 22, 2021

I would recommend this course to people of all ages. The course covers all the bases needed to reach the goal of personal well-being. Laurie Santos is very down to earth, personable and explains everything in easy to comprehend terms. I'm very glad I opted to participate.

By Celeste W

Jan 22, 2021

I absolutely loved this course. What I found most amazing was that the course imparts lots of scientific information but also encourages the application of the science. This was one of the best courses I have ever done. I highly recommend it to every person on this planet!

By Dr. M S

Jan 7, 2021

This course really helped me to overcome my obstacles and enriched me with a lot of positive aspects of life. Definitely, it is a blessing to attend and complete the course. Thank you, professor, and Coursera for this wonderful course to enrich the souls in a positive way.