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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.

LG

Apr 21, 2023

Magnificent!

Clear and concise revelations about the human condition, how to understand the tricky nature of our minds and practical advice about how to counteract those deceptions.

Marvellous.!

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By MF

Sep 12, 2021

This course is going to change your life for the better without doubt. The explanations made by the lecturer Laurie Santos are clear and easy to follow for everyone, even if you may not have a background in psychology. I absolutely recommend it if you feel like you need an improvement in your life.

By Yoonseo K

Aug 21, 2020

I learned scientific study results that show the ways people can lead a happier life. The professor provided specific and practical ways to implement those in to my daily life. I was able to build a new habit to improve my well-being and my happiness score actually increased after taking the course.

By Hemali N T

Jul 19, 2020

This course brought wonderful insights about me. I got to understand my character strengths and some of the things that I need to work on. A big thank you to Ms. Laurie for designing this course and inter-spacing it with lot's of data on scientific research, ted talks etc. at most appropriate times!

By Wendy E

Jul 7, 2020

I got so much out of this course. The information was structured and presented well and the techniques, tools and resources are timeless. It shows why the things we think will make us happy really won't, in the long run, and how anyone can increase their well-being starting right now. Thank you!!

By Shravani G

Jul 2, 2020

Firstly,I would like to thank Ms.Laurie for sharing such wonderful things and secondly, I would appreciate the effort to bring up this course...I believe this course will really make a difference in life when all the rewirements are applied practically and change your perception towards well-being .

By Silvia S P

Jun 29, 2020

IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE PARTICIPATING IN THIS COURSE!

I LEARNED STRATEGIES, PERSONAL STRENGTHS AND IMPORTANT REMINDERS

ON HOW TO BE HAPPIER, HEALTHIER; AND HOW TO BOOST MY WELL BEING.

VERY HELPFUL IN THIS TIMES OF PANDEMIA. I AM VERY GRATEFUL TO

YALE UNIVERSITY, COURSERA AND PROFESSOR LAURIE SANTOS.

By Tarie S

Jun 25, 2020

I highly recommend this course for scientifically backed data on skills to improve your general well-being. The practical advice and rewirement challenges were beneficial to my life. I will continue to practice and incorporate the skills I have learned and know they will enhance my life. Thank you!

By Fiona D

Jan 14, 2024

I thoroughly enjoyed this course! Loved the pace and the content Laurie Santos was very personable and Im so glad I did it. To actually complete something and put it into practice evreyday and understand why you are doing it and choosong to do it has made quite an impact on me! Im proud of myself!

By Shen Y (

Aug 25, 2022

Very practical can apply to our daily life. especially the last 4 weeks rewirements challenges with the assignment, can help us to rebuild the habbit and increase our well being. Thanks Prof Santos for so well teaching and designing the course. Really appreciated and benefited a lot. thanks. Helene

By Vitalii H

Apr 25, 2021

I consider this course is much helpful for understanding how you can improve your life and how you can't. The course gives you all the necessary instruments and knowledge that can be used in your everyday life.

During the course, you can establish new habits that will be helpful for your well-being.

By Krista H

Mar 2, 2021

I thought the evidence presented in this class was compelling. I loved the structure. The 10 weeks at the outset was a little intimidating but the last 4 weeks are spent practicing a new 'rewiring' so it really allowed time for practicing a new habit. Wonderful class for all ages. Thank you!!!

By Camila Q M

Nov 8, 2020

muy buen curso en verdad aprendi muchas cosas que voy a poner en practica para tener un estilo de vida saludable en todos los sentidos, gracias a este curso me pude dar cuenta que realmente muchas cosas de las que yo consideraba que me iban a hacer feliz en realidad no lo harian, lo recomiendo 100%

By paras u

Oct 6, 2020

Overall great class. It was easy to understand and easier to follow. This class has genuinely helped me to be happier in life and something i would keep on practicing for all life long. Thank you Dr. Santos for creating this amazing class and for coursera to bring it to everyone all over the world.

By Natalia A

Jul 26, 2020

This was an amazing course especially given the extremely challenging circumstances that we are all facing at the moment. It made me rethink a lot of the assumptions I had about what makes us happy and the retirements were a great demonstration of what can actually make us happier and more positive

By Lauren S

Jul 4, 2020

I honestly did appreciate the guidance that this course provided me about building habits and following through with them, but what I found invaluable were some of the scientific studies we were provided access to, in my opinion proving that you can change change your outlook at least a little bit.

By Sharon A L

Jun 22, 2020

I really enjoyed taking this course. I was glad that it was offered for free, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to take it. Everything that was taught each week was new to me. I will continue to work on the rewirement activities and put into practice the point about happiness and well being.

By Jennifer B

Jun 22, 2020

This class challenged how I "think" I need to be living my life. Making monumental changes is difficult, but it is presented in a way that shows how truly beneficial it can be with just a little specifically intentional effort. I will be using this information for the rest of my life. Great class!!

By Bryan K

May 28, 2020

Excellent course! It was so interesting to break down what we feel will make us happier vs. what will actually make us happiest. The tools provided in the course are easy to implement and it's up to you to put in the work to get all of the benefits out of it you can. I highly recommend this course.

By Shelley A

Apr 4, 2020

This was such a worthwhile course. I learned so much and was engaged throughout the ten week program. All of the videos and written information were beneficial and presented in such a way that facilitated learning and encouragement to continue. I have literally recommended it to everyone I know.

By Małgorzata R

Nov 18, 2019

Excellent! I learned a lot about what makes (and what doesn't make!) people happy and I have started building healthy habits what will hopefully increase my happiness level further in the future. I really enjoyed the course and recommend it to everyone who is looking for improved life satisfaction.

By Darren H

Jul 18, 2019

This was much more in depth than I expected, and had a far greater impact on my own wellbeing too. It is accessible for a range of learners, but the additional reading material (which you do not HAVE to do) can go into much more depth for those who are more academically minded. Well worth the time.

By Juan G L C

Nov 3, 2021

It is an absolute brilliant course, it really improved my life in a tremendous way, an incredible revelation for me was when they talked about goal setting and specifically the WOOP technique, I never imagined how goal setting was so much related to our well being. I highly recommend this course.

By Canan K

Feb 24, 2021

One of the best learning programs that I've seen.

This helped me immensely to be better equipped to get through the challenging covid period. Content is extremely rich and useful, well designed and Laurie Santos has a thriving and very nice delivery. I am truly grateful for this program! Thank you

By Katherine G

Jan 4, 2021

I thought I had my priorities in life straight when I entered this course. Then I did an uh-oh. As I learned more and more of how our brain lies to us, I understood why the things that many people pursue as priorities in life really don't make them happy. This information will change your life...

By Sandrine Y

Dec 14, 2020

Wonderful course adapted to a virtual environment. Like any course, the more you put in, the more you'll take away. This course taught me valuable information backed by data shared through storytelling. I recommend to anyone who is interested in the well-being, positive psych, yoga or mindfulness.