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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

DM

Jan 8, 2021

This course has the power enough to change the course of your life. It can be a journey from misery to well being, if you follow the instructions given in this program. A must must must attend course.

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 Eddie G

Jun 18, 2020

This is a great course for anyone wanting to live a more fulfilling and happy life. You will learn skills to improve your happiness and build habits to keep this focus after this course.

By Tessa P

Jun 16, 2020

A wonderful course to get started with on Coursera! I enjoyed the weekly videos and felt that I took away some new skills and feel much happier by the end. I would recommend this course.

By Melinda D

Jun 13, 2020

Phenomenal course and extremely practical assignments that really do lead to an increase in well-being. This course is also engaging and very well organized. Great online learning tools!

By Kathleen G

Jun 11, 2020

I have loved this course. It has brought to my awareness the important things in life which I had previously overlooked. The true meaning of Happiness and how I can achieve it. Thank you

By George Z

Jun 5, 2020

Incredibly helpful. Everything was laid out step by step. Due to the nature of the course, there wasn't a pressure to be good, so it was easier to listen and actually complete the tasks.

By Jenny M

Jun 4, 2020

I loved the Course! Laurie Santos is a great professor. This is my first time taking an online course and she made it so easy to understand. Her video lectures are great she engages you.

By Martine A d N

Jun 4, 2020

Nice to be guided in achieving new rituals or structures in life aspecially at a time like this (corona lock down).

Also great to have some more insights in strengths and how to use them.

By MaryBeth M

May 28, 2020

This was a very informative and practical course that was challenging enough to sustain engagement but steady enough to complete all activities and make meaningful changes to one's life.

By Maria C

May 26, 2020

It is well -structured and gives clear strategies that can be applied in our life and to support others. I particularly enjoyed the data, theory and the link to the rewirement challenge.

By Aaron L H

May 23, 2020

This a good course to take during this pandemic. I learned a lot about what things I can do to improve may well being. I also found out the things I thought made me happy really didn't.

By Jessica S

May 11, 2020

This course was amazing! Beneficial and life changing are two words that will be used by me to describe this when referring other friends. Thank you for making this available to so many!

By Anita A

May 9, 2020

Absolutely loved this course. The material was well researched and thought out, the professor was engaging and I got immediate value out of it. Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone.

By Roshan D

Apr 24, 2020

I am grateful for the course, in terms of content, presentation, assignments, and guidelines. it's not only a course of academics but it's a way for a healthier and prosperous lifestyle.

By Gabriel M

Apr 20, 2020

Really enjoyed this course. It drove home some of the simplest thoughts on happiness with data driven facts. It inspired me to take a different approach towards wellbeing in my own life.

By Stanley R C

Mar 12, 2020

I really enjoyed the course and learned a lot. I has helped me stay on track to a sober, good life. Thank you Professor Santos for enriching my life! Good luck with your classes at Yale!

By Hayley C

Mar 2, 2020

Well put together course with easy to implement takeaways (although making them a habit takes work as learnt in the course). Recommended for those looking to find the best parts of life.

By Mohamed A

Dec 7, 2019

This Course of Well Being Changed my Whole life , its not only theoretical but also practical with brain rewiring ,the only con of the course is that it misses the sexual well being part

By Carey M

Dec 6, 2019

Loved this class so much! I would suggest taking this online class with a family member, friend or coworker! It would be fun to have someone to do it with and keep each other on track!!

By Shaun

Aug 17, 2019

This course is life-changing! It change many misconceptions and is well structured and designed to help you improve your overall well-being no matter how young or old you are. Thank you!

By 奈津恵Natsue

Jul 12, 2023

This course taught me how to be happy. I never thought it is something you learn from taking a class, but science really helped me understand the true meaning of being happy. Thank you!

By joan k

Jun 22, 2021

Learned so much from this course. Dr. Santos is a fabulous instructor - very engaging with lots of wonderful content and encouragement. Would strongly recommend this course to others.

By Jo B

Feb 6, 2021

Fascinating course based on strong research studies. I have noticed a shift in my thinking and an improvement in my inner sense of well-being. I highly recommend this course to anyone.

By Deborah T H

Jan 21, 2021

A great class that helped me find ways to cope with the raging pandemic. I learned ways that work at calming my anxiety and ways to diffuse some of my internal self sabotaging thoughts.

By Lesley T

Oct 13, 2020

I absolutely loved this course. It is not often that you can see a change from an experience so quickly. I have recommended this course on numerous ocassions and will continue to do so!

By Robert S

Sep 1, 2020

This course helped me to better understand happiness and I especially liked the VIA Character Strengths and how they aligned to my personal values and how I strive to improve self love.