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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 Verena L

Jul 13, 2020

Awesome course!! Thank you for making this available free of charge during this unprecedented time.

By Pedro G M N

Jul 2, 2020

I found very easy to follow Dr. Lauren explanations. I recommend the course to everyone. Wonderful!

By Melissa T

Jul 2, 2020

wonderful suggestions for understanding ourselves better and how to rewire our brain for happiness.

By Laurie

Jun 14, 2020

Fantastic course, I thoroughly enjoyed it and it provided me with some great well being strategies.

By Jeanette H

Jun 11, 2020

5 stars not enough. Should be a mandatory course at high school for everyone! Thank you so much.

By Marika S

Jun 11, 2020

Lauren Santos is a very pleasant professor and very high level course. Enjoyed and benefited a lot.

By michael s

Jun 9, 2020

Great instruction! You won't regret it. It is very practical. You can use it in your everyday life!

By Leslie K

Jun 8, 2020

Amazing experience to learn about yourself and others. I highly recommend this course to everyone.

By Suzetti H

Jun 7, 2020

What and amazing course!! It was an incredible journey. Thank you Laurie for putting this together!

By Dennis V

Jun 6, 2020

Great Course! Highly recommend it! It provides tangible steps to increase your personal wellness.

By Thabea T

Jun 5, 2020

Perfect course in this challenging time. Learn about small changes that can make a big difference !

By Mel O

May 26, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. Laurie was very engaging and I learned so much in the past few weeks.

By Marie G G

May 24, 2020

This course really helped me in building good habits which made a big impact in my day to day life.

By Candisa L

May 18, 2020

I highly recommend this course if you need to boost your happiness. Just following the simple steps

By Marc W

May 6, 2020

This was an outstanding course and the information presented was done in a very professional manner

By Elisabeth S

May 2, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. It reminded me of all I teach with some new research idea thrown in!!

By Kasandra I

Apr 24, 2020

Great course and really helped me learn about myself and how to make changes to live a happier life

By Christine A

Apr 8, 2020

Great course, engaging professor, and material that is relevant and applicable to anyone's life. :)

By Mayur T

Apr 6, 2020

It helped me in a great way to improve my happiness and will surely continue to do so in the future

By Wilma S

Dec 9, 2019

I feel renewed, and my family life is a lot better! Savoring and gratitude truly made a difference!

By Mervin A

Aug 9, 2019

Laurie did an absolutely great job communicating the science, and inspiring transformative actions.

By Felipe d J B G

Jun 7, 2018

One of the most beautiful learning experiences of my life (after one BSc, three Masters and a PhD).

By Kasia K

May 28, 2018

This course is based on evidence - everyone will benefit from doing this course - highly recommend.

By Kayra J

Oct 28, 2023

It is important to learn to take care of ourselves and our mind. sometimes we take it gor granted.

By Santosh r t D

Jul 17, 2023

Laurie Santos is a well-trained professor who taught this course perfectly. Thanks, Laurie Santos.