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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

SN

Aug 27, 2020

This is an outstanding course! I was able to change into a more positive and productive mindset as taught in this course. I highly recommend it to everyone regardless of your profession or background.

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.

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By Dayra D

May 2, 2020

It is up to us to promote good environments around simple things that actually make us happy... This mainly comes from our thoughts and actions. Thanks Prof. Laurie, Yale and Coursera!

By Rosa H C

Oct 29, 2019

Super useful and really good insights. I really enjoyed watching the videos and doing all the rewirements. Interesting to see how your happiness scores higher after the course. Thanks!

By Tim N

Aug 20, 2018

This course far exceeded my expectations. The "rewirements" described in the course can benefit all of us. Do yourself a favor and enroll in this course the next time it's available.

By Dale W

Dec 12, 2022

Thank you for everything. And thank you for enriching my path of knowledge. The class was well put together and easy to understand. Thanks again Professor and the Coursera foundation.

By David F G M

Aug 14, 2022

Really helpful course that provides impactful and actionable advice, backed up by a considerable about of data, in how to improve your well-being, overall happiness, and mental health

By Julie D

Apr 14, 2022

Fantastic course, full to the brim with evidence supported ways to increase one's happiness :)

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! Have and will continue to recommend this course to friends and family.

By Ann D

Apr 3, 2022

in these times a course like this is important at any age. I apprciated the information presented and foloowed up with some of the reading material. I have recommended oit to others.

By Anna L

Mar 28, 2022

Brilliant course, the instructor is very easy to listen and follow, and very knowledgeable. Plenty of cool data from research and very applicable to your own life. Highly recommended!

By Lia P

Nov 6, 2021

Absolutely recommend it to anyone! Science based facts&attributes on how to increase our happiness and easy to implement practices that contribute to it. Greatest investment of time!

By Alberto L B V

Nov 4, 2021

I really enjoyed this course. I know that this is not the final line to my personal work. I really enjoyed the sessions and I hope Laurie give more courses about this kind of topics.

By Cassandra S

Mar 22, 2021

All given information was well prepared and understandable. I am leaving this course without any questions. I never thought that I will learn so much about myself in an online course.

By Annemarie S

Jan 31, 2021

Very useful course in understanding happiness and well-being. This course will help you develop strategies to build a life of purpose, intention, and increase you sense of well-being.

By Ece K

Jan 17, 2021

I learned a lot. I am a very indecisive person and after this course I can decide a bit easily. I hope people will be aware of this course and more language options will be available.

By Carmela d T

Dec 10, 2020

truly life changing! It enlightened me of the positive effects of doing even the simplest rewirement. Dr. Laurie is very good and informative. No pressure on any assignments and all.

By Elke L

Nov 29, 2020

Laurie and a fantastic person, has a lot of ownership and content on the subject. An innovative and creative way of teaching, providing even more interaction between people.

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By Dianne A A

Nov 25, 2020

The course is engaging, based in easy to understand science and extremely doable. I would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone who wants to better themselves and experience more happiness.

By Patrick Z

Oct 12, 2020

Professor Santos was inspiring with her lectures and I learned a lot about well-being from this course. Definitely take this course if you are interested in learning about well-being!

By Brian S

Jul 2, 2020

Laurie Santos is an amazing professor. She made the entire course very engaging and easy to follow along. I highly urge everyone to give this course a try! It really is life changing.

By Rebecca E

Jun 25, 2020

I learned some great information. The professor was knowledgeable and engaging. During our difficult times, more people could use this information to be happy and to spread happiness.

By Blanka W

Jun 14, 2020

It was so amazing! I learned so much and I know I will look up my notes for more than a year, to remind myself to do these effective rewirements. At best to build it in my daily life.

By Lindsey S

Jun 1, 2020

This was the perfect course to start during quarantine. It helped recalibrate my goals, make me focus on what is important, and try and be a better version of myself for my community.

By Andrea R S

May 31, 2020

It's awesome to know why our brains tick the way the do. The best part of this course is learning how to create new habits in order to help rewire our brain to be in a happier state!

By Jacquie I

May 29, 2020

Gives you the science behind the successful and practical strategies you improve your well being. Easy format, engaging lectures, enriching reading materials, and great peer support.

By Edgardo M D

May 27, 2020

Thank you for this great course! It was very practical and I liked the most are the research studies presented eloquently by the professor and the video interview as well. Keep it up!

By Claudia L

Nov 13, 2019

Excellent! Whilst I am typically your proverbial PollyAnna optimist, as a recent breast cancer survivor, PTSD has set in. Along with therapy, this course is really helping. Thank you!