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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 christina a

Jan 22, 2020

Excellent course! I find it really helpful, packed with strategies to improve wellbeing, and backed with science research.

By David B

Aug 14, 2019

I found this course to be well organized, easy to follow and best of all, effective in raising my own sense of well-being.

By Salman A

Jul 8, 2019

Excellent learning from the course which can be cherished over lifetime. Simple things in life can bring lot of happiness.

By Liz S

Sep 16, 2018

Excellent! Dr Santos is an amazing instructor she knows very well how to explain and she does it with passion. Thank you !

By RIZWAN A

Feb 26, 2024

It is a very nice Course to help build a Career. Bundle of Thanks to Coursera, Yale, and Course Teacher "Laurie Santos".

By Pham T T T

Nov 24, 2023

Awesome course! I've learnt a lot of new aspects to apply science into reality for better daily life. Highly recommend it

By Sarah-Jane S

Aug 15, 2022

I thoroughlly enjoyed this course and it gave me a different perspective on my own life when I was struggling. Thank you!

By Sneha P

May 27, 2022

Fantastic course full of helpful information! Thank you Dr. Santos!

I also recommend her podcast called The Happiness Lab.

By Daniel H

Mar 29, 2022

Thank you. That was an amazing course. Well presented, important and structured content and most useful for everyons life

By Masood B

Nov 24, 2021

EXCELLENT course. I hope you could offer Science of Wellbeing II. It could include more technical and theory developments

By Victoria W

May 19, 2021

A clear, practical and focused course that was very well taught and generated sensible and do-able strategies. Thankyou!

By Dushiyanthan Y

Apr 16, 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

Jan 31, 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 28, 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 15, 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 30, 2020

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

By Colin A

Aug 8, 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 25, 2020

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

By ANDREAL N

Jul 17, 2020

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