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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

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Jan 12, 2021

This course really helped me a lot, I am grateful with Laurie Santos and her team, the people involved into this great project. The oriented me into understanding valuable states of being and actions.

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May 30, 2019

I absolutely enjoyed and learned a lot about happiness from this course. I will definitely recommend it to my peers, as it gets me to the core from my misconceptions to developing the right practices.

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By Juan N

Jul 7, 2020

Excellent content, delivered quickly and effectively. The exercises were relevant and valuable, and the class had a demonstrable impact on my well-being. Couldn't ask for anything more!

By Teresa F

Jun 17, 2020

Un curso muy recomendable para saber que es lo que realmente nos hace más felices en nuestras vidas y aplicar en ellas un poquito más de eso. ¡La profesora es genial! ¡Lo recomiendo 100%!

By Ryan K

Jun 14, 2020

Not only is this course intellectually engaging, there is practical application of science throughout the course that is enlightening and personally helpful. Cannot recommend this enough!

By Heidi f

Jun 3, 2020

Excellent content, well constructed modules, and meaningful lessons learned. I appreciate the lens that this class was taught through. Thank you for bringing this fabulous class to all!

By Christine Z

Jun 1, 2020

I highly recommend doing this course, learning from Professor Laurie Santos was really great and isn't being happy and your overall well being probably the most important thing right now?

By Gustavo F C

May 31, 2020

This is a wonderful course and I recommend it to everyone looking for a more productive and happier life. The professor is great and the researches are really interesting and eye opening.

By Jessica M

May 30, 2020

This was an AMAZING class! I learned so much about myself and about what I need to do to live a happier life. I will continue to put what I learned into practice. Thank you Laurie Santos!

By Amber D M

May 29, 2020

Fantastic content! Very interesting, and I really enjoyed Professor Santos' upbeat personality. Perfect fit for teaching this course. Thank you so very much for this memorable experience.

By Marie-Christine A

May 25, 2020

This class was a game changer for me. It made a huge difference on my overall happiness and motivation. I am very grateful I committed to it. A huge THANK YOU to Professor Laurie Santos.

By Annisa R S

May 4, 2020

The professor is lovely! Also, the way this course is given is different. There are real audiences and two-ways learning helps you understand the materials better. It's fun and enjoyable!

By Ronnie S R

Apr 24, 2018

This course was enlightening. The material we learned is useful for everyday living. If you practice what you're learning you will indeed boost your happiness. So glad I took this course.

By Hanna E

Mar 13, 2022

I am very grateful for this Course!!! Highly recommended for anyone looking to take an ACTIVE part in their own happiness and Well Being! I am a lot happier than I was back in January!!!

By Michael C

Jan 18, 2022

The course is informative, evidence-based, and includes learning through action. Laurie is awesome to learn from and the course material is useable and non-scientist friendly. Thank you.

By Pawan D

Nov 8, 2021

Super Excellent course. Very basic & fundamental strategies taught to make our life happy & healthy. This will also make the world a beautiful place, not only for us, but for others too.

By shannon n

Nov 8, 2021

Hi Laurie, thanks to publish this free online course. I'm Shannon from Taiwan. I'm sometimes feel stressful toward work. Since this course, I had gain some great tools to feel happiness.

By Leonida R

Aug 5, 2021

A short course but concise with information that matters, well supported by relevant Reference materials and excellent Prof. Laurie Santos who is a passionate and enthusiastic lecturer.

By Deleted A

Jul 20, 2021

Well delevered and very digestable for a technically minded Engineer - such as myself. It has been ~3 months since I took this course, and I still reference my notes often. Woop! Thanks!

By Aranza C R N

May 3, 2021

This is a life-changing course. and I am more than convinced that everyone should take this course at least once in their life. I am really very happy and satisfied with having taken it.

By Regine M T

Apr 15, 2021

The course was very helpful to me, especially that I really wanted to get on track with myself. Kudos to the people behind this course. Thank you very much! Much love from Philippines!

By Jan P C

Oct 18, 2020

Good course about looking at what is well being and how to get there! A balance of science and research along with activities to look at oneself. Would recommend this course to everyone!

By Ila R P

Aug 16, 2020

Impressed with Dr Santo's method of teaching and step by step explanation helped me to stay focus and encouraged me stay on track.Life transforming subject she made id easy to practice.

By Prachi B

Jul 23, 2020

WORTH IT AND VERY GRATEFUL OR THIS, THANK YOU. I cant Express my gratitude in words, getting this i feel like i had an productive time also learnt to be happy and feel it from the inside

By Rachel J

Jul 19, 2020

I learned some amazing tools and was able to practice implementing them in this course. I will refer back to the notes frequently and really appreciate the breadth of research presented.

By Vanita K

Jul 18, 2020

I really enjoyed doing this course,specially in COVID-19 situation when there is so much of negativity around. It helped me stay focussed. Thanks to Dr. Santos and all the peer learners.

By Berni G

Jul 13, 2020

The course was delivered in a really engaging way which made this course very enjoyable and also meant I was motivated to complete the course and the assignments despite a busy workload.