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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....

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SN

Aug 27, 2020

This is an outstanding course! I was able to change into a more positive and productive mindset as taught in this course. I highly recommend it to everyone regardless of your profession or background.

DM

Jan 8, 2021

This course has the power enough to change the course of your life. It can be a journey from misery to well being, if you follow the instructions given in this program. A must must must attend course.

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By Alma L S Q

Nov 30, 2020

I learned so much doing this course! I really enjoyed it! I wish I had more time to "savour" the lectures! I will definitely do it again in the near future! My favourite part: offering several tools + scientific evidence

By Lisa M

Sep 21, 2020

The skills and information I've learned in this course will carry over into my daily life for years to come and I will do my best to pass on what I have learned to others in an effort to increase their happiness as well.

By Juana I

Aug 2, 2020

Llegué a este curso por un ártículo en esta revista, desde que inició la pandemia he seguido mi actualización como docente y profesional. Este curso sin duda ha sido lo mejor que he hecho en mucho tiempo. Muchas gracias!

By Alison B

Jun 11, 2020

Finding and completing this course has been the best thing that has happened to me this year. It has given me the motivation to continue studying. A well presented, interesting and highly beneficial course. Thank you!

By richard p

Jun 8, 2020

Great course, highly recommend! Not only can anyone in any stage of their life take this and apply it to their every day lives, but can use this information on a daily basis, to asses and improve your overall happiness.

By Denise H

Jun 8, 2020

This course came at the perfect time in my life. I had just lost my job of almost 20 years and Covid 19 prevented me of going pretty much anywhere! It made me realize that I'm in charge of my happiness, not the universe!

By Jessica

Jun 3, 2020

I found the scientifically backed data about what actually improves our well being very interesting and it made me reflect on what I currently do versus what I could change or implement to increase my overall well being.

By Ann M

May 28, 2020

I took this course on a whim to fill the days of being stuck at home during COVID 19, but it became a very important way to find out what causes us to be happy, and more importantly, what does not. I've learned a lot.

By Fany C

Jan 24, 2024

This is an excellent course that let us know what Psycological Science says about the Well-Being and how to put useful strategies into practice. Thank you Laurie! I felt fascinated by participating in this program :)

By Tiiu T

Dec 7, 2020

Universal and scientifically proven knowledge which can help anyone to improve their well-being through individually designed rewirements! Rewire your life with the help of the highly qualified master-mentor Ms. Santos!

By Leonardo A

Oct 23, 2020

This course is a must-attend course. Prof. Santos is an invaluable resource for the course. It opened up for me a whole new world,that is, Positive Psychology, which is quite essential in navigating the new world order.

By Sangita J

Sep 20, 2020

This course is well structured with very clear explanation of concepts. Timely revision, popup questions and quizzes made it even more interesting and easy to follow. Tremendously benefitted with the course. Thank you

By Luisa A

Aug 5, 2020

Loved the course, it really opened my eyes on being more present and grateful. Happiness is not given by expensive things, its all about savoring what we have. Professor Laurie Santos makes this course really enjoyable.

By Agnieszka

Jul 6, 2020

The course that helped me to change my habits and noticed that happines is not something I will get, it is something I already have but I don't see it. Great videos and white papers collection. Life changing experience!

By Edward B

Jun 11, 2020

Great course, I highly recommend it and I have been telling others about it. Not a magic pill for happiness, but it gives you the power to learn about our human nature and how we address the known to improve our lives.

By Robin E J

Apr 15, 2020

Laurie was amazing. She was easy to understand, presented material that could be hard to stay focused on very entertaining and everything she talked about, it was like she was teaching about 'what not to do' in my life!

By Ayesha

Mar 21, 2020

Loved this course, it has some amazing pointers on practices that foster real happiness in life. Would like to see more about incorporating purpose and finding flow as I think those also have a huge impact on happiness.

By Lizzy C

Sep 15, 2019

This course helped me personally and is helping many other people I know. Even counselors and psychologists I know are recommending it to their patients to help them with issues of depression, anxiety, etc. Great class!

By Misao A

Jul 20, 2019

I learned a lot in this course. I am a teacher and wanted to do this course to help my students but I ended up learning a lot about myself and how I can be better at taking care of myself.

Thank you for the opportunity!

By Sereen H T

Apr 19, 2022

This course is rich with informative lectures (in a very informal and friendly manner), materials, references and a very skilled and knowledgeable instructor. I have enjoyed it and I highly recommend it for everyone!

By Athena S K

May 23, 2021

The material covered in the course was both interesting and quite useful, and I’ll refer to it again and again in helping tweak my thoughts, habits and behaviors to support living a more fulfilling and contented life.

By Jorge B

Apr 25, 2021

Highly recommended. It shows science behind something considered a "soft skill", and how to work towards improving something that we are all after, either consciously or not, through the different aspects of our life.

By Daniel S

Feb 8, 2021

I am forever grateful to meet this course, there was no confident at all left in my body, but I gained little by little from this course. I know this course has helped me to be a better and more positive version of me.

By Marcy N

Sep 5, 2020

I so enjoyed this course - so enlightening and uplifting at the same time! I have recommended it to so many employees/colleagues who also work at various VAs around the US! Thank you! I am so grateful! Blessings, Marcy