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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 Dushiyanthan Y

Apr 17, 2021

Bravo for putting this program today when the world needs it most! It should be mandatory for all workplaces and schools.

By Katja K

Apr 8, 2021

very helpful, many things I already read somewhere, but very good to take time to remember and focus on really doing it..

By Sarah R

Mar 29, 2021

Really worthwhile course, something I would recommend everyone does to gain an understanding of the science of happiness.

By Uros J

Feb 16, 2021

This was a great journey! I learnt so many new things and will try to implement as many as possible in my every day life.

By Hugh K I

Feb 1, 2021

This has been an awesome course taught by an awesome professor. I hope to see Dr. Santos in other MOOCS through coursera.

By Mané A D

Dec 29, 2020

excellent. thank you. it was useful in my personal life, in my professional life and in my social life. thank you so much

By Paula F

Dec 14, 2020

100% recommend this course! Dr Laurie is such an engaging lecturer, and it's never boring. You'll definitely learn a lot.

By Jessica G

Nov 16, 2020

Amazing. So helpful to put life and practice as a therapist into perspective. I use these ideas with my clients everyday!

By Tracy V

Aug 31, 2020

Insightful information, nicely delivered with practical tools that work to "rewire" our minds for new habits. Thank you!

By Colin A

Aug 9, 2020

What a great way to establish healthier habits and routines. Something we can all benefit from during these trying times.

By Duygu h

Jul 31, 2020

It is a fantastic course and I highly recommend to everyone who is willing and committed to make a change in their lives.

By Vilma P V

Jul 26, 2020

Really interesting. Really wonderful professor. Thoughtful, smart and earn to share her knowledge. Thank you so much.

By ANDREAL N

Jul 18, 2020

Dr. Laurie Santos, I will never forget this experience and the sense of pride I feel completing a Yale University Course.

By Shakib A

Jul 7, 2020

Exciting and engaging lectures by the instructor. Easy and simple ways to increase your happiness and overall well being.

By Deborah O

Jul 6, 2020

My happiness and feeling of well-being improved. I will be recommending this course to my adult children and my friends.

By Anna A

Jun 26, 2020

Amazing! I definitely feel confident about knowing what makes me happy and putting these practices into my everyday life.

By Marlene K

Jun 22, 2020

Totally enjoyed this course and have learned alot from it. I practice daily maditations and keep a gratitude journal now.

By NIETTA R

Jun 9, 2020

I learned a lot from the course, been able to reflect on your life to to make positive changes is a reward within itself.

By Andrew R

Jun 5, 2020

This was a fantastic course and I learned so much from it over the course of several months. Thank you Dr. Laurie Santos!

By Nicola M

Jun 3, 2020

Great course, I really enjoyed it & will continue to use new skills that I learned throughout the course,Thank you Lauri!

By Raquel M V R

Jun 2, 2020

My lecturer was engaging articulate and well prepared to impart her knowledge . I understood all her lectures. Thank you.

By Thuy N

Jun 2, 2020

Fantastic course for learning more about yourself, your habits and creating an environment to live a more impactful life.

By Bharat S

Jun 1, 2020

I must say it was an eye opening experience. This course has helped me to handle and process the Covid19 phase positively

By Devon H

May 29, 2020

Amazing course. Doable even for someone who has a full time job. So interesting and engaging. Laurie Santos is wonderful!

By Jaime R A

May 19, 2020

A marvelous course, It was a great experience. I would love to meet Laurie and tell her that she inspires the uninspired.