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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 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.

LH

Aug 21, 2020

Great fun way of learning about personal thought processing, attitudes and well-being.

Very helpful course to get me to assess my life and how to make the changes I needed to improve my well-being.

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By Christine H

May 14, 2020

This course has given me so many tools to increase my happiness. It's a really enjoyable and informative class that is highly applicable to your daily life. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to know how to make her daily life better.

By Kimberly S

Apr 18, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed this class and all the rewirements which were implemented throughout the course. The tools which were given in the course is something not only can I apply in my life, but also with my clients at work. I would highly recommend.

By Cendrine E

Dec 25, 2018

A really good course about positive psychology. All was very clear, well-conducted and exciting. A lot of interesting referencies if you want to go further. Thank you Pr. Laurie Santos, it was a really good experience, and it made me really happier!

By Janice S

Jul 29, 2018

Professor Santos has the amazing ability to teach with a seemingly casual conversation that is rooted in studies and empirical data. Science plus a family discussion about our daily habits that contribute to a good life. Thank you, Professor Santos!

By Kathleen H

Apr 16, 2021

This class was both cool and informative. I can now do a guided meditation for over 20 minutes and I have my 15 year old daughter participating with me! How great is that ?!?!

Thank you as a person that suffers from PTSD this was so helpful.

Kathleen

By M S

Mar 11, 2021

Course well structured with very interesting contents. The teacher (Dr. Laurie Santos) explains the materials in a clear and engaging way. The course has the potencial to change your well-being for the best if you put the "learnings" into practice.

By Lilian S

Jan 8, 2021

I learned a lot from taking this course, I found the true meaning of happiness, living a good life, having social connections, time affluece, gratitude and of course understanding the well-being. Thank you instructors, fellow learners and Coursera.

By Kaylen D

Dec 18, 2020

This course is a must for professionals looking to gain more knowledge for their practice or simply anyone looking to better themselves. You will walk away with a better understanding of what we can do to create more happiness and joy in our lives.

By Snake R

Jun 13, 2020

Perfect course to tackle during a pandemic. The instructor has a very calm and sensible demeanor throughout. While many of the lessons may seem so obvious - you definitely question priorities and what you think makes you happy and what truly does.

By Edwin M

Jun 11, 2020

Excelente seminario. Me fascino los temas, los videos. Habia momentos en que queria volver a leer y escuchar todo pero tenia que avanzar en la semana. Felicidades a Miss Laura Santos. Aprendi y voy a seguir aprendiendo. Mi lema es STAY IN THE FIGHT

By Dr K R C

Jun 11, 2020

An ideal course for bettering your well-being. Fantastic course design - while you learn, you being embedded with the Science of it. This is the beauty of this course. Nice presentation!!!

Thanks for enriching my lock-down time and thus my life too.

By Dee L

Jun 5, 2020

Amazing course, changed my world in great ways..learned how to connect with people more consciously and not to be so hard on myself...my new moto is "it's ok! Stop! Dont be hard on yourself." Following the advice of the work will improve your life.

By LOURDES G

Jun 1, 2020

I am very proud to have passed this course, I feel that I have learned a lot and that now I have the tools to always practice and stay as the new person I am now and that seeking and finding happiness and well-being is achievable. Thank you Laurie!

By Anissa M

May 11, 2020

This course gave a reliable source of scientific data to support the development of inner growth and a true higher learning experience. The Professor, Laurie Santos is easy to love and offers a naturally comprehensive study of authentic Well-Being.

By Nicola J

Dec 18, 2018

Excellent course giving the science behind well-being and how to implement well-being practices into one's own life. Very interesting and engaging course. My thanks to the educator and course organisers for making available this inspiring course.

By Alessandra M d O

Dec 23, 2021

The curse is well structured offering theories, concepts and practical activities to start the creation of new habits. It is totally clear in each step and if you engage in each one seriously you have a great opportunity to modify yourself deeply.

By Tara H

Apr 19, 2021

This is a fabulous course that many can benefit from. Very insightful and chalked full of useful and applicable information. Looking forward to seeing high schools benefit from this information....

EVERYONE should learn what truly makes them happy!

By Anna-Maria U

Apr 15, 2021

Course was really great . Teacher was very helpful and tried to teach us in simply way . I did a lot of notes and I will be continue this exercises which I hope one day will become my habits and routine! Thank you very much and strongly recommend

By hiyiri m

Feb 23, 2021

This was one of the best decisions I have made for myself, I love Dr. Laurie Santos and all the good knowledge she shares out there, thanks very much for dedicating your studies, your work and your daily efforts in doing something so beautiful! :)

By Sol E

Jan 21, 2021

This course gives a great opportunity to put in practice our knowledge about well-being and change our habits into better ones! It also teach us about the ultimate acknowledges of Scientific Psychology about happiness!!! Could it be more exciting?

By Kevin B

Dec 2, 2020

This class is excellent. My wife and I both benefited from this class especially during the trying times of the pandemic. We had the time to do it. I have recommended it to many people, as I got so much out of it. Thanks Prof. Santos and Yale.

By Devina R

Nov 16, 2020

The way Laurie explained everything, and especially when she used researches as examples, made everything so easy to understand! The lectures were nicely done and the assignments are quite engaging. Overall, the course is definitely one to go for!

By Karina M Z R

Sep 15, 2020

I love this course. I think it helps you understand that happiness is work. The cool thing here is that everything is supported by some experiments and research, so you see that there are some efforts we can do if we want to increase our wellbeing

By Shun-Heng T

Aug 7, 2020

Such a wonderful, helpful, and enjoyable course for me to learn ! Awesome instructor and great course content and curriculum design !! I truly learned a lot and have been feeling happy along my learning journey taking this class ! Thank you !!!

By Donald J P

Jul 7, 2020

This course not only tells you what makes you happy, it explains why. It makes sense, and really brings it home by making you responsible for your own happiness and makes you engage in certain measurable behaviours so you can test it for yourself.