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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

SS

Aug 22, 2020

Amazing course and amazing instructor. The environment and vibes throughout were positive and helped me feel much happier and understand much more about looking at life through different perspectives.

MP

Sep 14, 2022

T​his course can be life changing if you implement the concepts. I loved the professor and also loved the podcast that further goes into more detail about the things that actually bring us happiness.

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By Elma W

Jan 12, 2022

Amazing! It changed the way I was thinking. Thank you :)

I recommend this course!! You will know what to focus on in life.

By Angela D

Jan 2, 2022

truly exceptionally effective enticing ways to rewire your thoughts, attitudes, habits and life to a become more positive

By Svitlana O

Dec 27, 2021

Excellent. I really liked this course. Relevant in our time. Thank you very much for the opportunity to take such courses.

By Hope S

Oct 11, 2021

I cherished this learning experience. I am so grateful it was opened up to the public at a low cost. Thank you very much.

By Deleted A

Jun 23, 2021

Outstanding course. Learned some very surprising things about what we THINK will make us happy versus what actually will.

By Donna J

Jun 7, 2021

I truly enjoyed this course and found it to be very informative on ways I can personally improve my individual well-being.

By Lauren C K

Mar 25, 2021

I recommend this course to everyone who wants to understand what is needed to be happy. It’s free and available to us all!

By Matteo R

Mar 21, 2021

A great course that helps us reflect on ourselves and what really makes us happy by offering new insights and reflections.

By Damini R S

Mar 12, 2021

It was an amazing course.....

Also, thanks to the people who reviewed my peer graded assignment. It was really appreciated.

By Krissy A

Feb 19, 2021

Really liked this course , the instructor was very clear and I learned to be thankful for even the smallest things in life

By Rebeca M M R

Nov 16, 2020

By far the best course I have ever taken on this platform. Laurie is the best and her class is incredibly well structured.

By שני ד

Oct 20, 2020

really interesting and relevant!! i enjoyed so much at couldn't stop talking about its content with my family and friends.

By Antonio E

Sep 15, 2020

Very valuable course with great scientific support to motivate and find ways to build habits to help us in our well-being.

By Patricia S

Aug 25, 2020

I enjoyed this course and I believe it helped me in learning more about my own well-being and how to improve upon it!! :)

By Nina G

Aug 23, 2020

An exceptional course around a topic that is needed and so so current these days. Amazing work, I can really recommend it!

By Katharine

Aug 23, 2020

I never thought of happiness as a skill, to be practiced and cultivated. The course really changed how I pursue happiness.

By Ann M N

Aug 21, 2020

Loved it. The course has helped me reevaluate my goals and start to work towards things that will give me more fulfillment

By Julien C

Jul 29, 2020

If you're looking to understand how you can take control of your well-being from the comfort of your armchair, this is it.

By Vicky G

Jul 20, 2020

Happy I learned about this course during my time at home which helped me slow home and reflect on the good things in life.

By Lee

Jul 14, 2020

I highly recommend this course. It has loads of practical, helpful advice on how to incrementally increase your happiness.

By Cynthia R D

Jul 12, 2020

Great course, I only wish I had taken this years earlier. I plan to continue to apply what I learned to my everyday life.

By Diana M

Jul 11, 2020

Dr. Santos made this course interesting, evidenced-based, and personally challenging. I will be taking this course again.

By Fasil B C

Jul 2, 2020

I highly recommend this course to who are really seeking for improving their wellbeing and the findings will astonish you.

By Markus P

Jul 1, 2020

Great content and planning. Fact based learning and exploring/life enhancing exercises exercises in very good combination.

By Shivani S

Jun 18, 2020

Very good course which emphasises what one needs to focus on in order to live a happy life and to increase our well-being!