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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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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 Serena G

Sep 28, 2020

Glad that I chanced upon this course online and wished I had done it many years earlier. It has been a most amazing and worthwhile journey through this course. I am working towards setting my new goal to change my lifestyle and mindset to achieve a happier life.

By Giulia R

Aug 20, 2020

It was a great experience. The professor is professional and she put everyone in a good mood to learn what well-being science is. The course was really well made and organized. I would like to advise everyone about this course because it's useful for everyday life

By Roberta K

Jun 15, 2020

Professor Santos was very engaging, and the course was well organized. Although some of the ideas were already familiar to me, I definitely learned a few tricks I didn't know before, and the scientific evidence and additional reading options were great resources.

By Lauren D

Jun 1, 2020

Really useful and engaging information on the science and findings in positive psychology, and also practical and intentional things that you can do in order to establish good behaviours and increase your own feelings of well-being. I highly recommend this course.

By Vishnupriya V

Jun 1, 2020

I would suggest anyone and everyone to take up this course. Not just for the name tag that it's from Yale, but mainly for the content of this course and how it encourages you develop yourself as a person. The 10 weeks have been truly eye opening and life changing.

By Catherine J

May 29, 2020

This is one of the BEST courses I have ever taken. It's very interesting, practical and manageable. Dr. Santos is a fantastic, knowledgebale instructor and kept students engaged. The content from this course can REALLY help people to be happier - it worked for me!

By Michael R

May 13, 2020

I suggest this course to anyone. Even if you consider yourself to be a happy person. This course is one that should actually be taken mandatory in different versions for different grades and school. It should be a requirement for education in the education system.

By Barry S

Apr 30, 2020

Fantastic, practical and enjoyable course. It covers the basics well and really challenges your position on life and what is important to you. It is simple to do at your own pace and you can implement what ever suits your needs. I would recommend this to anyone.

By Anita R

Mar 18, 2023

Wow this course has taught me that happiness is up to the individual. There are things that we can do to boost and create happiness in our lives regardless of our situation or status. I now have the tools and the scientific back-up to live a better, happier life!

By Meta

Mar 8, 2022

I loved this course! Thought-provoking, I really learned a lot of the theory and enjoyed the interactive approach. The lectures/videos are easy to listen to, the setting is nice, the quizes well done and the professor is a joy to listen to. Well done, thank you!!

By Jodie W

Apr 27, 2021

Highly recommend this course! You are capable of positive change and this course will help you understand how to do so, with ongoing outside exercises throughout the course to help you get the ball rolling on building good habits that actually increase happiness.

By Debra

Nov 26, 2020

Excellent course and very helpful guides to put what we learn into practice. I loved the studies, the way the course was broken down was easy to follow, and the professor seemed genuinely interested in helping people achieve their goals and increase in happiness.

By Rachel C

Jul 26, 2020

This course was amazing. I learnt more than I had anticipated both for myself and how to help others. I will take what I have learnt into many aspects of how I function. It has also cemented other things I have been learning as they have all tied into each other.

By Kim V

Jul 4, 2020

This is an AMAZING course. I loved it and learned so much. Thank you for sharing all the relevant research on happiness. I think about and apply the the content of this course regularly in my daily life. I will be going back to revisit the additional resources!

By Ieva Z

Jun 1, 2020

This course was engaging, well-structured and easy to follow. I would recommend everyone who is interested in living a happier life to take it. Anyone can follow this course, it is quite simple, yet packed with valuable information and motivation from Dr. Santos.

By Neha

Apr 3, 2022

The science of well-being. A life changing experience and efficient way to self-reflect, show gratitude, build relationships, savor the moments big and small, re-evaluate what you want and what you don't want, and hit the mental reset button whenever you choose!

By Orin W

Mar 21, 2021

This course was a life changer, so glad it was offered. I’ve suggested it to many people I know, and sometimes just certain videos, sites or concepts. It answered many questions I didn’t even know I had about making the most from this one wild and precious life.

By Angel E N A

Mar 12, 2021

The information provided on this course is essential to start changing patterns in our behaviour that are preventing us from enjoying life. The real change is more on how we perceive things rather than having a completely different lifestyle. I am very grateful.

By Darryl C C

Oct 4, 2020

It is a terrific course that brought out the best in me. It helped me reflect on my actions and that I had the capacity to influence my own happiness through my own meaningful action. I am grateful to Ms. Laurie Santos for putting together this wonderful course.

By Andrea B T

Jul 22, 2020

Un curso con sentido que entrega herramientas para aplicar en la vida personal y profesional. Los temas se abordan en forma práctica y bien fundamentada. Gracias por la experiencia y aprendizaje. Gracias a Laurie, sus invitados y el equipo que hace esto posible,

By CARLOS P

Jul 13, 2020

This is one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life! I loved the course, the knowledge imparted in short video talk shows, the simple approach, the data presented, the arguments, and the relative simplicity on how to improve our own happiness. THANK YOU!!

By Latasha S

Jun 26, 2020

I enjoyed learning new techniques and strategies to enhance my overall happiness. I also learned some of my methods were not towards my happiness, so I will definitely include moments and travel as a reward for myself when I accomplish new things and challenges.

By Kristine G

Jun 12, 2020

I really enjoyed this class. It pushed me to make changes in my behaviors. Having the data behind the rewirements made it easier to put them into my daily routine. Thank you Professor Santos. I have renewed my love of learning after taking a break for 31 years.

By Ross & L G

Jun 8, 2020

I highly recommend this course for anyone who wants to improve their happiness. Well documented research and sound ideas were presented which I implemented in my life. As a result, I did feel an increase in well-being. Thank you for offering this valuable class!

By Nataša

Jun 8, 2020

Excellent course! The lectures are interesting, clear and substantiated with lots of research. The practical exercises to rewire your brain are simple, science-based and anyone can do them. They yield results! Overall a very useful course that benefited my life.