Chevron Left
Back to The Science of Well-Being

Learner Reviews & Feedback for The Science of Well-Being by Yale University

4.9
stars
37,435 ratings

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

RK

Jun 26, 2023

Great content! Well paced. Videos and readings are helpful. The class concludes with a 4 week challenge designed to make a lasting impact, which I found very insightful. I highly recommend this class.

GK

Jun 2, 2019

I have taken a dozen courses online. This is the most challenging and fulfilling course I have taken so far. And I believe that the course shall be beneficial to all people in different walks of life.

Filter by:

6251 - 6275 of 10,000 Reviews for The Science of Well-Being

By Claire L F

Jun 5, 2020

Just an amazing class, teacher, and also very supporting students ! I'm so happy I followed the 10 weeks :)

By Rachel B

Jun 5, 2020

This was a brilliant course discussing so many fascinating studies, presented in such a digestible fashion.

By Hannah O

Jun 3, 2020

A very good course! Easy enough but also encourages critical thinking and is very applicable to daily life!

By Chris K

Jun 1, 2020

Remarkable course. I will follow the path of evidence-based practices to happiness for the rest of my life

By Dani L

Jun 1, 2020

Fabulous combination of science, data, relatable every day life and of course a fun and engaging professor.

By Elisander L

Jun 1, 2020

This is a really great course to help you improve on your happiness and well-being! Thank you Prof. Laurie!

By Kelly W

May 31, 2020

Thank you! This was a very enjoyable course and I believe it has given me several tools to continue using!

By Marni P

May 26, 2020

Learned so much about a topic that will help me in every day life. Loved it!!! Fantastic teacher and topic!

By Errol M

May 26, 2020

Life altering. Really highlights how to honor yourself and choose the activities that truely make you happy

By Nyree P

May 20, 2020

I would recommend this course to all. It has some great information to achieving the Science of well being.

By Ty P

May 7, 2020

The course is great. The interface sucks. I'm still trying to unlock my tests along with about 25 others.

By Sara C

May 7, 2020

One of the best courses and best professors i've seen. Very relatable and adequate for any person to study.

By Paola C

May 4, 2020

Super helpful course.

Remember that to obtain peace, it is not enough to believe in it.

We must work for it.

By Emily C

May 4, 2020

This course was beyond helpful for knowing how to keep yourself happy and overall make you a better person!

By Daniela E R V

Jun 16, 2019

I helped me improve my happiness score and it helped me to ilprove my social skills and help others. Thanks

By Ronan O

Jan 7, 2019

Important topic with real life implications. Most important of all, the focus is on science-based research.

By Lisa H

Oct 17, 2018

I love this course, it was a great self-reflection tool and really opened my mind up to what makes me happy

By Kimberly N

Mar 2, 2023

Very interesting, and informative, with good instruction on how to implement the ideas into your own life.

By SAEED A B H

Dec 14, 2022

A special course in which there are many models that help to change daily life and make it more beautiful.

By Kristen M

Nov 14, 2022

Super interesting and helped me establish good habits which ultimately made me happier and more satisfied.

By Psicologia P

Nov 2, 2022

Este curso fue hermoso. Muchas gracias por la oportunidad de que aprendamos y vivenciemos junto a ustedes.

By Ashel W

Sep 14, 2022

I'm glad I took this course. I learned many important things to have a better life and be a better human.

By Martin M

Jul 29, 2022

Great perspective. Feels good to have it and is hard to stay consistent but work in progress. Great stuff!

By Oldoc

Aug 11, 2021

Me gusto el proceso del curso, muchas gracias a profesora Laurie Santos por realizar un magnifico trabajo!

By Ceyhun C

Feb 17, 2021

I really liked the course and it was the first course that has real life tasks. I learned a lot. Thank you