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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 Rissa

Aug 27, 2019

Really insightful course! Highly recommended. The load is very light but you actually get a lot from it. Thank you!!

By Meriem B

Aug 1, 2019

thank you I've learnt a lot and it really encourage me to change my habits and see the daily thing in another way :)

By Jitesh S

Jun 8, 2019

Great Course under the guidance of a great teacher, who taught me how to be happy in life with practical methodology

By Anmol S J

May 6, 2019

Englightening course on the science of well-being and happiness. Learned a lot! Helped me in having clarity in life.

By Erin R P

May 23, 2018

Fantastic lecturer and very interesting content. I have not yet completed the course, but am thoroughly enjoying it.

By David M

May 16, 2018

Enjoyed the way in which the course had me looking at my life.

Great time checking in on what make me happy and why.

By Elizabeth M

May 9, 2022

This course combines science, practical applications and personal involvement to help you be heathier and happier!

By Suzanne H

Mar 10, 2022

Absolutely wonderful - everyone should take this course if you really want to understand what makes us truly happy.

By Nancy M

Mar 1, 2022

Well presented, easy to follow with practical homework. Great nudge on how to live a more content, happier life.

By DIMITRIOS K

Aug 30, 2021

I think that course help me a lot to understand my priorites better in life and reevaluate what makes me happy!!!!

By Navya B P

Jun 8, 2021

This course has showed me what is it that we truly need to lead a purposeful, happy and enriched life! Thank you :)

By Chad T

Nov 26, 2020

Every teacher should take this course (especially this year as it's the most stressful many of us have ever faced).

By Ana M

Nov 6, 2020

Super high quality, great videos, interesting theories, no-nonsense content, practical tips... I really enjoyed it.

By Denise M R

Sep 23, 2020

I loved this course. It was very helpful in getting me to reflect on my life and how I can make the most out of it.

By Annette G

Sep 22, 2020

This course changed my life! Thanks to professor Santos and fellow students and good luck with your own well-being.

By Haddeel A

Sep 10, 2020

great course, learned a lot, very informative and makes you understand yourself and the things that makes you happy

By Edwin Z T

Aug 25, 2020

It helps renew my love for life, creates the awareness that life has meaning and well-being is the essence of life.

By Sara B

Aug 7, 2020

I learned a lot of things about our happiness and different things to do to make us feel more content in our lives.

By Ana W

Aug 4, 2020

I really liked the course, it gave me a lot of new insights in happiness and I really liked the new study material.

By Olga P

Jul 29, 2020

Great evidence-based information that anyone can choose to apply to their own lives. Highly recommend this course!!

By Dudy M

Jul 22, 2020

I truly appreciate all of the time, energy and people involved in putting this course together. Forever grateful :)

By Martin B

Jul 19, 2020

This course was truly worth taking. What a wonderful learning experience. I very much appreciated this opportunity.

By Junko M

Jul 14, 2020

I fully enjoyed The Science of Well-Being course. Thank you, Dr. Santos for friendly and very informative lectures.

By Katherine W

Jul 4, 2020

This has been a fantastic experience, I’ve learnt so much and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Laurie is fabulous!

By Michelle H

Jun 22, 2020

Got so much out of this wonderful course. And it couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you Professor Santos!