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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....

Top reviews

NN

Mar 30, 2023

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.

LH

Aug 21, 2020

Great fun way of learning about personal thought processing, attitudes and well-being.

Very helpful course to get me to assess my life and how to make the changes I needed to improve my well-being.

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By Ursula G

Jun 13, 2020

Great course, lots of investigation and data based information. Easy tips to implement in life. Professor very engaging.

By Lani F

Jun 11, 2020

Highly recommend everyone to take this course. Learned so much about well-being. I look forward to living a better life.

By Cris D

Jun 7, 2020

Actually has made me a happier person, what the heck right? haha. It does take effort though, but it was really helpful.

By Chelsy M

Jun 5, 2020

Great material delivered by an excellent professor! Thanks Dr. Laurie and all the team at Yale that gives us this course

By Sherley J J

Jun 5, 2020

Great course and numerous tools and techniques garnered. I loved the exercises throughout the weeks and the WOOP tool.

By Gloria K

May 31, 2020

This course honestly helped me change my life for the better. Yay for science and specifically, yay for the WOOP method!

By Murtadha A

May 26, 2020

Nothing worse than living a live you come realize at a very old age that you lived it wrong. This course could save you!

By Branka v L

May 18, 2020

Unexpected but precise!!! Highly recommended, if you are looking to enhance your wellbeing but also become better person

By Joseph T

May 12, 2020

Superb course, great fascinating content, well put together and really improved my knowledge and happiness, recommended!

By Kim S

May 6, 2020

Such an interesting course and very helpful! Loved the instructor’s relatable approach! Thank you for the great insight!

By Michelle

May 1, 2020

I loved everything about this. I have learned so much about how to make myself happy which in return makes others happy.

By Harue M

Apr 24, 2020

I really enjoyed this course and the knowledge will be beneficial for life time. Just need to start making good habits.

By Amber M L

Apr 21, 2020

Everybody should take this course their senior year of high school, so that they know what to truly focus on in college!

By Tabe Y

Jan 22, 2020

Both the class as well as Laurie are incredible. All these learnings make me so happy so mission more than accomplished.

By Mirella M

Aug 30, 2019

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By Emanuela

Mar 27, 2023

I learned a lot of topics and had the chance to think about myself, improving the knowledge of myself.

Very good indeed!

By Gary H

Sep 16, 2022

it helped me know how to be more happy and what we actually think about happiness and why this thoughts are all wrong.

By Toghrul G

Mar 6, 2022

I thank you, Professor, for this unique course, it is absolutely mindseting, and creating the so called growth mindset!

By Beatrice C

Jan 11, 2022

Thoroughly enjoyed this excellent course. Thank you to Prof. Santos for designing a course so delightful and impactful!

By Martha M D

Dec 31, 2021

This course is a life-changing event for me. I have learned strategies that I continue to use to improve my well-being.

By Juan R O

Nov 8, 2021

for taking your time and taking care of yourself. I learn a lot that I am building on adnd using it to better my self.

By Karla S D C M

May 31, 2021

Muchas gracias por estas clases y por ser tan dulce de pensar en el bienestar y las emosiones de los demas, bendiciones

By Adam G

Apr 22, 2021

Thanks you for this amazing course. I've really enjoyed it. Thanks so much Laurie - you made the course lively and fun!

By Emmanouil T

Jan 27, 2021

Ways of understanding what means well-being and how to follow attitudes to gain the best out of it.

Very useful seminar.

By Glenn F

Jan 17, 2021

Delivers material in an organised thorough manner whilst maintaining engagement. Thank you for sharing your experience