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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

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.!

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 Sebastian W

Jul 20, 2020

What a great opportunity to get these scientific insights into well-being. I particularly liked the further readings and the practice - thank you very much coursera and YALE.

By Alexandra R

Jul 18, 2020

Very charming and competent tutor which brings the content very lively Into the virtual classrooms.

I am interested in learning more about the courses that are online of Yale.

By Amanpreet K

Jul 13, 2020

Awesome course, very important to be happy and not materialistic and this course was just so good that I am motivated to stay happy, satisfied. I highly recommend the course.

By Vidya R

Jul 8, 2020

Pretty happy with this course. Course content is just right. very clearly explained concepts. Easily understandable by all. Specifically the savouring gratitude are too good.

By Jesika H

Jun 29, 2020

Amazing course! I am very happy I found this course as I am using the strategies in my life to become better version of myself! I can also use some strategies in my practice!

By Annie D

Jun 21, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. You get to learn a lot about what kind of things truly make you happy and what you can do to increase your happiness. I highly recommend it.

By Emma K

Jun 15, 2020

This course allows you to review what you want to do and what might be stopping you and why. It then gives you tools and knowledge on how to move past the obstacles - Enjoy!

By Lissmary M

Jun 14, 2020

I really enjoyed the course, specially during these hard times. It was very entertaining, helpful and educational. I learned a lot and Dr. Santos was very engaging.

Thank you

By Valeria G

Jun 11, 2020

It’s a very well organized and laid out course. I enjoyed the lectures, I wish I had the opportunity to interact face to face, although I’m grateful for the forums. Thanks 🙏

By Claudia l

Jun 4, 2020

I really enjoy and learned about the course, I changed, I am more grateful now, kinder, I savour more the moments, I am exercising daily not just weekdays.

I loved it!!

thanks!

By Naomi G

May 31, 2020

I am really happy that I signed up for and took this course. It has helped me realize that the things that I am doing may not be helping me live a happier and healthier life.

By Teresa H

May 30, 2020

I enjoyed everything about the course and teacher, Dr. Laurie Santos. BTW, I completed the course without a degree. However, your records seem to indicate that I am enrolled.

By Kelly G

May 28, 2020

Really made me step back and realize what is most important in life. Had some great facts and studies in case you thought different about money, happiness, success, and life.

By Verónica F L

May 23, 2020

ES UNA GRAN EXPERIENCIA DE VIDA Y HABERLO TOMADO EN ESTE TIEMPO DE PANDEMIA FUE REALMENTE LA MEJOR DECISION....ESERP AYUDAR A MUCHOS A SER MAS FELICES COMO LO SOY YO AHORA...

By Dr.S.Narasimha K A P

May 19, 2020

The course is well suited and apt for the present situation as these lock down has created a chance to learn new challenges and new avenues to sustain in this global lockdown

By Vinod B T

May 13, 2020

This course proved to be much useful to me.

I took meditation as a challenge and the course helped me to complete it. The lectures and discussions are informative and exciting

By Ghadir M

May 3, 2020

The Science of Well-Being was amazing! It was a unique course that opened up my eyes to my surroundings as well as allow me to appreciate the little things in life even more!

By Xun Y

Feb 26, 2020

I believe the 7 techniques (savoring, gratitude, kindness, social connection, exercise, sleep, mediation) can be used throughout the entire life. Thank you, professor Santos!

By Roberto

Dec 12, 2019

This course has truly helped me to add some much needed skills into my life. I recommend that everyone take this class as it has helped me both professionally and personally.

By Racha A I

Nov 20, 2018

Very beneficial, helps in mastering some life changing habits. The real change starts and ends within us though, I definitely recommend it to everyone seeking change and tips

By Amália B

Oct 24, 2023

I adored the teacher and the classes I dedicated more energy that I thought but it was definetly worth it. I wish I could ask for my certificate after I finished the course.

By J D S

Apr 30, 2023

A complete course into a more scientific-based approach to living a life of well-being. It has helped me to improve into my personal life and professional life. Recommended!

By Wendy S

Mar 1, 2023

The course was insightful and full of scientific information that literally changed how I view life and the definition of happiness. Definitely glad I went on this journey.

By Bona R

Jan 4, 2023

This course was very helpful to me I really enjoy it. I will definitely continue to put it into practice.

I learn so much from this course and will include my family as well.

By Pedro N

Aug 24, 2022

I loved, helped me so much that I use everything that Iv'e learnt everyday in my life, it was like a guide to me and I will always use it! thank you so much for everything!