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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

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.

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By louise t

Jul 29, 2020

Really nicely designed course that gives you the information to understand what makes you happy, and tools to help you work on improving your happiness score.

By Charlotte P

Jul 25, 2020

This is a very interesting course and it can be of benefit to everyone. Laurie Santos presents it well and obviously has a passion for her subject. Thank you!

By Nancy

Jul 1, 2020

Enjoyed the theory and the practice and the format. Highly recommend and thanks for Laurie for pulling this amazing course together and sharing for free. :-)

By Karen

Jun 22, 2020

Fantastic! What a difference. I feel much calmer and more peaceful after learning this material and implementing a few new habits. Great course! Thank you

By anisha s

Jun 21, 2020

this is an impeccable and most helpful course i have ever taken online. i literally felt a connection with professor santos, and i loved how this thing works!

By Franco A B S

Jun 20, 2020

Excelente para aprender sobre la ciencia del Bienestar a través de interesantes investigaciones, claras explicaciones y nuevos hábitos. ¡Una gran experiencia!

By Nellie K O

Jun 15, 2020

Excellent course! Was not too time consuming but changed the way I thought about myself and my happiness. I would recommend to anyone, truly. Thank you, Yale!

By Natalie A P

Jun 11, 2020

These tools and time of reflections truly made an impact in my life and my overall happiness - even during insane times (COVID-19, etc.) Absolutely recommend!

By David P

Jun 10, 2020

Very good course! The content was great and very well organized. This was my first online course of this nature, and was much better than I had anticipated.

By Hannah W

Jun 5, 2020

It's all about the science! Loved this course. Compelling content, great delivery/format and it really supports you to make positive changes. Would recommend.

By Loana R

Jun 2, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed the science and research behind happiness. I now have the tools and knowledge I need to understand how to increase happiness in my life.

By Tapas A

Jun 2, 2020

The course was simple and helped me practice the changes that I thought was right for me. I am happy for the learning's that i have gained. Thanks once again.

By Mara L

May 31, 2020

This course (as I had hoped) has improved my life, outlook on life and commitment to myself. Thank you. Now I have to search to see what course to take next.

By Santosh I

May 30, 2020

Instructor is engaging, course material is comprehensive and the bias towards implementation of actions makes it truly capable of changing ones life. Must do!

By felicia c

Apr 27, 2020

Really mind-blowning concepts learnt about happiness! It taught me a lot of useful concepts that I can apply in my own life! Thanks Prof and Team for this! :D

By Lyndzy

Apr 3, 2020

Thank you so much! This course was eye opening and i'm walking away with tools I will use in my every life. and i can give to clients to use in there.

Cheers!!

By Kristine Q

Oct 20, 2019

This is the best and by far the most helpful and unique class I’ve ever taken. I’ve learned so much and will confine to use what Dr. Santos has shared with us

By Jan O

Oct 14, 2019

I thoroughly enjoyed this class! It inspired to start a gratitude campaign at my firm, which just launched. Excited to share valuable insights from the class.

By monica p

Sep 5, 2019

Best learning experience and gave me an educational perspective about well being. I did not complete the Certification, but I kept and applying my learnings.

By Michael R

Jun 17, 2018

Fantastic course to rewire your life to be happy at a time when we are being pulled into individual and systemic unhappiness through fear and uncertain times.

By Janine M

Jun 19, 2023

Really enjoyed this course - the course itself was backed up by research and was well delivered. The information was interesting and could easily be applied.

By Steven S

Dec 5, 2022

Awesome course. Highly recommended to any individual seeking an improvement in his or her mental health & well-being. This course was certainly mind-opening!

By Christopher N

Aug 30, 2021

I truly enjoyed this learning experience, and learned some things about myself in the process. I'll likely revisit this course periodically - well worth it!

By Brenda K

Jul 26, 2021

The information and instruction were invaluable to me. I was successful in forming a daily routine which greatly supports my emotional well-being. Thank you!