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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

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.

SS

Aug 21, 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.

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By Grzegorz L

Dec 2, 2019

Very interesting course. It made me think about my life and how to change it. I am trying to make my life better. Thank you

By Johnathan S

Jul 11, 2019

It is a great course. It is Full of useful information and strategies based on lots of data. 1000% worth taking the course!

By MUHAMMAD T

Dec 26, 2018

little things can bring big change in us. People should learn how to be happy without huge amount of money. thanks Coursera

By Greg C

Jun 12, 2018

The instructor is nervous in the first week, but she quickly settles and delivers useful insight for living a happier life.

By Samuel S

May 24, 2018

Great Course, thoughtfully organized with learning in mind. Provides practically tools for using and sharing in daily life.

By Manh H L

Jan 7, 2024

Love the course. Highly recommended for everyone, every age, everywhere. Thanks Prof. Laurie Santos for an amazing course.

By Jenny H

Jun 5, 2023

A very complete program it truly delivers life changing mind adjustments thanks to everyone who made this possible for us!

By Sandra B

Aug 6, 2022

Detailed, comprehensive and very, very good research. Really enjoyed every lesson and the acquired knowledge. Very useful.

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 1, 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 10, 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 24, 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 20, 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 11, 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 18, 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 14, 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 24, 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 22, 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 20, 2020

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