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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 Jeff S

May 28, 2020

I cannot believe this was free! Dr. Santos is offering life changing information that will actually save you money. Money spent on the pursuit of happiness. The practical changes to my perspective and attitude have increased the value of my life significantly. I am grateful that I found this course. Many thanks.

By Isabelle V

Jan 12, 2020

I love everything about this course! It is the best course and I'm so happy I did it. Wish it didn't end. Cannot stop talking about it to my friends and family. Thanks to Jay Shetty and his podcasts for introducing me to Laurie and this AMAZING course. And thanks to Laurie for making this accessible to everyone!

By Kathleen M F

Jul 31, 2020

The best thing about this class is that it teaches/ encourages you to implement these behaviors into your daily life so that change can actually happen. It held me accountable for doing the things that are scientifically proven to make you happier. Taking this course during the pandemic made it 10x more useful.

By A H

Jul 30, 2020

Fabulous course - many thanks Laurie and to all that contributed. I got so much more from the course than I expected, including better awareness of my Self, what actually contributes to my happiness, effective strategies to increase and maintain my happiness, improved health and a love of meditation.

Thank You !

By Megan M

Jun 9, 2020

This course gives excellent information on the things that we all seem to think make us happy, but actually don't. It then gives you the things that will actually make you happy, along with the data to back it up. Overall, I think this course is an excellent way to give you the tools to increase your happiness.

By Tommy C

Jun 1, 2020

The Science of Well-Being class was an amazing course to take! It really opened my mind to the possibility of affecting positive change in my life based on changing my daily habits or mindset. By avoiding the GI Joe Fallacy as well as building good, healthy habits, I can live a happier, more fulfilling. life.

By Hayley J S

May 26, 2020

Dr Santos,

I had such a wonderful experience with this course! Your voice is lovely and soothing. I heard you on the radio one day and recognized your voice as a dear friend! Thank you for being a major part of my sanity and well-being throughout the Pandemic! I wish you and your loved ones health and Happiness!

By Lennys E G R

Feb 21, 2021

The Science of Wellness was a course that surprised me greatly. Besides teaching me, I learned to put into practice what I learned, improving my life in one way or another.

I highly recommend it. Prof. Laurie is fabulous, she makes you feel that she is a person close to you in spite of being an online course.

By Deleted A

Sep 29, 2020

This course has certainly helped me to focus on the positive things in life even though we are all facing many challenges. It has reinforced the need to filter exposure to negativity and to acknowledge the positive moments, however small they may be. Thank you for this opportunity to focus on some self care.

By Ulisses L

Aug 9, 2020

I really enjoyed this course, is interesting to know how the mind works, in fact the social habits and I believe, these information should shared in other spaces too, like colleges, social communities, ecc. Really thank you Laurie and your team to share this knowledge, I hope you can make more courses related.

By Silvia C

Jun 18, 2020

Great content what we should all learn at an early stage of our life. Some of the things should be taught at primary school or high-school. So everyone who digs deeper and learns these things even as adults, will understand we really don't need that much to be happier. We can practice being happy here and now.

By Norma B P G B

May 5, 2020

Inspiring, motivating and learning by doing and questioning yourself course.

Clear, exhaustive and relevant contents and variated supports giving by highly motivated and professional professor, Laurie Santos.

I highly recommend it for professional purpose, and especially for your personal growth and happiness.

By teddy b

Oct 4, 2022

Excelente curso, la profesora se centra en desmitificar sobre aquello que CREEMOS nos hace felices. Este curso sirve como herramienta para poder proyectar en diferentes habilidades blandas, o de comprensión hacia el grupo con que nos relacionamos y trabajamos; de paso en hacer(se) una introspección personal.

By Latisha B

Jul 28, 2021

This was truly a pleasure. I'm thankful for relevant, proven information that I can return to when I need to give myself a boost. I've long struggled with creating habits, but it's easier to consider with so many useful tools. I enjoyed the additional readings as well. I would recommend this course to others.

By Jacqueline F

Feb 8, 2021

Dr. Santos does a wonderful job sharing information about various aspects of well-being, happiness, and goal setting. The course time and time required to read extra information and take quizzes was very reasonable. A great course to take if you're looking to help yourself or others feel happier about life!

By Liza M R

Jul 15, 2020

What a wonderfully well structured and enlightening course this is! I now have new life skills to improve not only my own quality of life but those of my family, friends, and others around me. I am excited to continue my new found practice and to help others find ways to achieve their own desired well-being.

By Mahmudul H

Jun 27, 2020

Thanks a lot to Professor Laurie Santos. I liked this course very much. Actually this course made me changed from the idea that all people thinks about happiness. Actually health, wealth, money are not the main sources of happiness. Here I have learnt in a scientific manner. I want this type of course again.

By Freya B

Jun 9, 2020

This has been an extremely beneficial course and the way I approach life has fundamentally changed for the better, thank you so much for putting this course online for free so everyone can access this, especially during these sad times. I will carry what I have learned here with me forever. Thank you, Laurie!

By Michelle L H

Jun 3, 2020

I had an overall great experience with this course. The instructor was amzing and I appreciated all of the additional resources provided for continued success. SInce taking this course, I am a happy, healthier version of myself! I feel this should be a mandatory course for high school and/or college students.

By Michele D

Jun 2, 2020

Incredible opportunity for someone who's committed to living better and happier. The course is free and extremely well put together not to mention everything is backed up by solid research. Happiness is 100% achievable we were put on this earth to be happy! Don't hesitate just do it. You can thank me later :)

By Pat D

May 8, 2020

The Science of Well Being was challenging and incredibly practical which reinforced that daily actions to increase exercise, sleep, meditation, gratitude and savoring all experiences brings true fulfillment and an unshakable peace. The trick is maintaining the daily practice. It’s a journey One Day at a Time.

By Joaquin M S

Oct 21, 2019

The best course I've taken so far. It changed my whole perception of life. I'm really grateful for having had the opportunity to take this course. I'm looking forward to see how i can improve and apply more deeply what i have learned. I don't think i will able to rate other course with 5 stars after this one.

By Srishti P

Oct 21, 2019

Loved every bit of the course and needles to the say Prof Santos is amazing ! She made the course so interesting with the research data substantiating all the aspects. Whatever we learnt in the course has practical application and one can actually feel the benefit, if we keep practising :)

Thank you Coursera !

By Hanifa M A Z

May 2, 2024

i highely recommend that anyone seeking to enhance their mental health and overall quality of life consider enrolling in the science of wellbeing course. The course offers insights and practical tools that can empower individuals to assume control of their well-being and flourish in all areas of their lives.