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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 Yinyang N

Jun 27, 2020

I’m so happy to studied this course it made me better me now and thank you Laurie Santos I’ll keep to do rewirements for my good habits.

By Krystsina D

Jun 17, 2020

Course has a wealth of useful information and professor is very engaging. Mos lectures are very entertaining and i was hardly ever bored.

By Hana D

Jun 14, 2020

This was absolutely great! Laurie Santos was a fantastic professor and I looked forward too the classes every week. I'll miss it so much.

By Aysegul

Jun 14, 2020

The course was great. I have achieved two major goals which I always wanted to accomplish. The challenge now is to keep going. Thank you.

By Lisa B

Jun 9, 2020

Course material is presented very thoroughly and with joy and an open heart. Inspiring to incorporate into my daily perspective and life

By Yasmeen K

May 29, 2020

Evidence-based magic! I loved every second of this course. Essential points for life are embedded that I will take with me wherever I go.

By Gaston B

May 19, 2020

Great material suport by Science

Great profesor

To add maybe it would be ok to include interactive tools to link with otre people in course

By Annalisa P

May 13, 2020

Very interesting and engaging course. I liked it a lot, and actually improved my well being (as tests' scores show!). Highly recommended!

By Anastassia N

Apr 29, 2020

Thank you - this course has been amazing! I have developed new happiness boosting habits that are helping me be a better self every day!

By Veronica S

Apr 28, 2020

Very interesting! I learned not only a lot about the science of well being, but also how to implement what I've learned into my own life.

By NANCY

Apr 25, 2020

Es un curso magnifico, con buenas técnicas para la transformación de hábitos, y fácil de digerir y una excelente sustentación científica.

By Peter M

Feb 22, 2020

Practical and scientific approach not only to understanding how we measure happiness, but what does and does not contribute to happiness.

By Marcus J

Jan 23, 2020

First course i have done with Coursera really enjoyed this very engaged and it has allowed me to learn some useful skills and behaviours.

By Daan P

Jan 12, 2020

A very packed and well-structured course on the good life. Great insights, good setting, and exceptional teacher. Definitely recommended.

By Susana A

Oct 25, 2019

Very good course, very interesting and thoughtful about how we take our day to day.

I learned many techniques that I will take to practice

By Cheryl A T

Apr 13, 2024

The practical skills learned are helpful. Also, the pace of the course is good since there is time to implement skills learned in class.

By Karin F

Nov 9, 2023

ein toller Kurs, mit einer wunderbaren Lehrerin, ich habe jedes Video sehr gerne geschaut und dabei viel für mich persönlich mitgenommen

By Sharif O

Nov 18, 2022

A lifechanging course, that changes your life to it's better, using knowledge, practice and habits. A great way to improve anyones life.

By Elba

Jun 25, 2021

This course was excellent, help me to go back to good habits and stay on track of them , good sleep, to do exercise and eating healthy.

By Miranda D

Dec 29, 2020

The teacher was amazing! She was very interactive, lots of good insights, and provided us with knowledge from outside resources as well.

By Trudie D

Dec 5, 2020

This is such an important topic but very few spend time on it. The course was interesting, relevant and factual. Definitely a must do.

By Tiri A

Nov 17, 2020

Very well taught. I really appreciate what you are doing. Thank you so much. I've learnt so much and now is left for me to build on it.

By Gabriela R

Nov 16, 2020

this course changed the way I see the world. I am very grateful to Laurie and the Hapiness Lab students, it was an incredible experience

By Juana H

Nov 11, 2020

I loved it, really helped me, I am so much happier than before I learned everything in this course. Thank you for sharing what you know!

By Julia M

Sep 24, 2020

I love the course and delivery! It was an amazing experience and I learned skills that had the power to improve my wellbeing. Thank you!