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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

KV

Jun 14, 2020

This course helped me think of news ways to think and new ways to reach certain goals that I would have not thought about. It's kind of long but I was interested and completed the course feeling good.

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.

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By Tyler N

Jun 17, 2021

The course helped me realize I paid too much attention to things thinking they would make me happy but in reality they don't, or at least not as much as I thought.

By M O

Jun 15, 2021

Un curso muy bueno para tener una visión clara de las pequeñas rutinas y actividades que se pueden modificar en la vida para aumentar tu bienestar y tu felicidad.

By emaksoud

Apr 19, 2021

Very useful course...really helped me to change my view about many aspects of my life … now I am definitely much happier person and much better father to my family

By Matilde S R

Mar 18, 2021

I was really a good choice to have taken this course. Congratulations to Laurie Santos and to all the wristband team for this very interesting and complete course!

By Yancy F

Feb 24, 2021

Not just a silly course, this has tons of science and research behind it! Very interesting and if you are a human being, you will benefit from taking this class...

By JoAnne F

Dec 27, 2020

This is an engaging and highly useful course. I have incorporated so much of what I’ve learned into my daily life and it’s made a huge difference in my wellbeing.

By Liz C

Sep 5, 2020

Very insightful and relatable. Really opened my eyes to what's in front of me and where my efforts and intentions should be focused for greater joy and well-being.

By Blazej D

Jul 24, 2020

Great course, very engaging instructor and well-being concepts presented in digestible way, supported by lots of research and scientific evidence. Truly recommend!

By Samantha S

Jul 14, 2020

Great course! I thought it was very interesting and I enjoyed it a lot. It gave me a clearer understanding of how to achieve happiness. Highly recommend to others!

By Russel R

Jul 7, 2020

Not many classes force you to think so much about you and how you interact with the world. Purposely

thinking about how you feel in happiness terms is enlightening.

By Daniela S

Jul 1, 2020

The best course, content and instructor, always relevant, you don't get tired, and you see your life improve. Everyone should give this course a chance. Thank you!

By Dani W T

Jun 23, 2020

So worthwhile and easy to do. I recommend to to everyone - literally everyday! My colleagues and friends are sick of hearing me bring it up and recommend it hahaha

By Ana A

Jun 21, 2020

Excellent course. I also love the Happiness lab podcast by Dr. Laurie Santos. I hope for more courses like this as I think everyone can benefit from being happier!

By Fabienne K

Jun 12, 2020

Very good and informative course. Would do it again. It is very suitable for all kind of individuals. You don´t have to be a psychologist to understand the course.

By Reb

Jun 11, 2020

Laurie Santos was a fantastic professor, the course was interesting & engaging, and it has definitely helped me have a better outlook on life! Thank you Professor!

By Melanie B

Jun 7, 2020

Absolutely loved every minute! Laurie was fantastic and the content is incredibly interesting. I have taken a lot from this course and I hope that others will too!

By Natalie N C

Jun 7, 2020

Sad that this course if over but I'm very thankful for all of the tools and skills I have learned. This course is life-changing and I wish there were more like it!

By Jennifer D

Jun 3, 2020

I'm so glad I got to take this course, especially during the Coronavirus pandemic. Something really great to look forward to every week. This professor is amazing!

By Kim S

Jun 1, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. The lectures are worthwhile and informative. I also enjoyed the week’s assignments. I feel this will be part of my day to day life.

By Lakshmi

May 26, 2020

This course had very interesting lectures and was very engaging. I enjoyed taking the course and learned what truly will increase my happiness. Highly recommended!

By Keila P

May 20, 2020

This course it’s very great ! Really I started doing it and I wasn't expecting that I would really like it. I finished the course and managed to enjoy it very well

By Allison C

May 19, 2020

Eye opening

Saw the link for this course one random day on a facebook post from a friend never did I imagine 10 weeks later feeling happier and better about myself.

By Tanis C

May 16, 2020

I really really enjoyed this entire program!! I thought it was amazing and useful and so positive, and it really helped me focus on the positive things in my life.

By Eileen B

May 15, 2020

I highly recommend this course to Everyone! I learned a lot that I can use in my daily personal and work life. It has made me a happier person! Thank you so much!

By Rahat H R

Apr 17, 2020

I feel like this course will change many people's lives and it certainly did change mine. Thanks to Laurie Santos for organizing such an excellent well put course.