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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 Karin K

Jun 2, 2021

The course is interesting and helpful. The Professor is very engaging and has an excellent teaching style. Thanks!

By Wendy L

Feb 14, 2021

Excellent course. It provides excellent resources and needed skills to allow for successful growth in well being.

By Chiquita A R

Jan 7, 2021

I loved this course! It really made me look at things from a different perspective. Professor Santos is the best!

By Stijn W

Dec 5, 2020

Fantastic course! Insightful, engaging, actionable, and condensed enough to get through even with a busy schedule.

By Aaron C W

Oct 19, 2020

I enjoyed learning to be mindful of what factors change my mood, and effectively making a change for the positive.

By Angelique

Oct 5, 2020

Really interesting and informative. It makes you reflect on your own life and habits and how you can improve them.

By Patricia C B

Sep 26, 2020

I loved the content, lectures and readings. I would just like the 'Yale Lingo' revisited, it seemed over the top.

By Beheyt B

Sep 14, 2020

An understandable course where you learn a lot about yourself and enrich other people with this knowledge.

bravo !

By Susan S

Jul 22, 2020

I loved this course and how I began to think and see things in different ways as well as challenging past beliefs.

By Julia H

Jul 6, 2020

I liked it! I could understand everything ! I am from Germany and everything was nice and the results pretty good!

By German D

Jun 29, 2020

It is an excellent learning opportunity for everybody. Thanks a lot for sharing those scientific findings with us.

By Ximena C

Jun 13, 2020

I loved it. I would recommend everyone to do take this course, it is amazing all the things you can learn from it.

By Viola E

Jun 13, 2020

very practical course and it gives you steps and techniques to boost your happiness and live satisfaction. Thanks,

By Chikleet M

Jun 8, 2020

Wipes away your misconceptions about happiness , backed by various researches and facts. More than worth the time.

By Pema D

Jun 8, 2020

Amazing! I am a happier person and have learned new skills to help me continue on my path towards true happiness.

By Azita G

Jun 3, 2020

Brilliant & the learnings are profound! Thank you Prof. Laurie, Coursera and team for sharing this with the world.

By Ethan B

Jun 1, 2020

Best course I’ve ever taken online. It was truly interesting:) I can’t wait to read more research from dr. Santos!

By Rohit U

May 19, 2020

recommended for every one...there is always scope to me more happy and positive and this course helps you with it,

By Abigail V

May 16, 2020

Loved it. It was a lot of fun and an impactful course for the better. It helps you steer your course to happiness.

By catherine m

May 14, 2020

What a joy! This course was evidence based interesting and applicable to my life right now. Thanks so much Laurie.

By Candy W

Apr 28, 2020

Great course that has a good combination of knowledge and practical homework. It is easy to follow and understand.

By Joe L

Apr 28, 2020

I really enjoy this class. Other than the quiz being a little buggy, everything is beyond my expectations. Thanks!

By Annabelle M

Apr 22, 2020

Very positive mindset training these weeks rewired my thinking. Good material and course on making oneself better.