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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

CM

Nov 13, 2020

Awesome course. Many people suffer from depression and this course is great to understand and shift your state of mind. Can't solve a problem if you don't truly understand what's causing the problem.

IU

Nov 11, 2020

Loved the course. Filled with so many eye-opening nuggets as to what actually does (or doesn't) make us happier. Would recommend this to anyone wishing to learn more about the science of well-being.

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By MsMM M

Jun 30, 2020

So valuable! Such a great class at the right time.

During this Pandemic, it was so helpful in directing focus to one's self.

By Desi K

Jun 29, 2020

Amazing coarse. Each lesson is very compounded with very helpful information, examples and great resources for extra knowledge.

By Kristina A

Jun 24, 2020

I found this course to be very beneficial and actually saw an increase in my happiness and well-being because of it. Thank you!

By Michelle L

Jun 16, 2020

Great class and so easy to navigate. I enjoyed it and will use my learnings for the rest of my life! Lauri Santos is amazing!

By Dmitr I G

Jun 15, 2020

This course the best one for people who seeking to be happy by using psychology in practice(daily life). strongly recommend !!!

By Erin S

Jun 14, 2020

This course has a ton of valuable and implementable strategies to improve your happiness in life and it's not what you think ;)

By Lee s

Jun 10, 2020

Easy to follow, engaging lectures and a great intro to both the academic and practical elements of the psychology of happiness.

By Jessica D

Jun 9, 2020

Fabulous content! It will change your life to seek what truly makes you happy and this course will guide you in that direction.

By Praise S

Jun 7, 2020

This course was very helpful, especially, In this time of quarantine. Grateful for Coursera and Dr. Santos gifting this to us!I

By Amy P

Jun 6, 2020

Time consuming but worth the effort! Highly recommend this course if you are looking for strategies to improve your happiness.

By Kellie A

Jun 1, 2020

This is an excellent course, focussing on the science of wellbeing and encouraging you to use what you learn to become happier.

By JoAnn S

May 29, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed taking the course and I've changed my habits for the better because of it. I recommend this course highly.

By Ilisha D

May 19, 2020

This course is simply great. So many insights on incredibly relevant things - It'll change how you live and perceive your life.

By Rajeev K

May 12, 2020

Excellent Course on the Scientific Explanations on working of minds and Solid road map to follow to improve your well being !!!

By Anthony W

May 7, 2020

I'm so happy and thankful that I decided to do this coarse. I learned a lot about myself. The Dr.Santos is amazing she ROCKS!!!

By Natalie K W

Apr 28, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed the method in which the classes were taught. Videos were short but informative and really kept me engaged.

By Sandra C

Apr 25, 2020

El curso es bueno. Pero No se donde puedo hacer una pregunta sobre mi calificación. No es facil encontrar el correo de soporte.

By Raimund S

Oct 21, 2019

A very good opportunity to reflect your life and make some things better now and in future. Many thanks for all I have learned!

By Lianka T

Aug 10, 2019

I loved this course, it helped me a lot. The course is well done and very practical. Really well done. The teacher is very good

By Animesh S B

Jul 27, 2019

Very well made and explained. Loved the quizes cause some of them used a different approach (memes) to test students knowledge.

By Ann M

Jul 24, 2018

Very informative - gives scientific reasons for happiness/unhappiness and also ways to implement good habits and stick to them!

By Trần Q H ( F D

Aug 16, 2023

The course changed my perception of happiness. More than that has changed my life, my family and my loved ones. How wonderful!

By Mariya B

Apr 6, 2023

It changed my life for the better. I wish everyone from my close ones and also those who don't know English could also pass it

By June P

Sep 20, 2022

Life got in the way but I was able to complete the course. Very happy to finally finish the material. Very useful information

By Cornelia W

Sep 23, 2021

I really liked this course and I'm following Dr. Laurie Santos on Social and listen regulary to her Podcast. It is fantastic.