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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

LG

Apr 21, 2023

Magnificent!

Clear and concise revelations about the human condition, how to understand the tricky nature of our minds and practical advice about how to counteract those deceptions.

Marvellous.!

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 Ty P

May 7, 2020

The course is great. The interface sucks. I'm still trying to unlock my tests along with about 25 others.

By Sara C

May 7, 2020

One of the best courses and best professors i've seen. Very relatable and adequate for any person to study.

By Paola C

May 4, 2020

Super helpful course.

Remember that to obtain peace, it is not enough to believe in it.

We must work for it.

By Emily C

May 4, 2020

This course was beyond helpful for knowing how to keep yourself happy and overall make you a better person!

By Daniela E R V

Jun 16, 2019

I helped me improve my happiness score and it helped me to ilprove my social skills and help others. Thanks

By Ronan O

Jan 7, 2019

Important topic with real life implications. Most important of all, the focus is on science-based research.

By Lisa H

Oct 17, 2018

I love this course, it was a great self-reflection tool and really opened my mind up to what makes me happy

By Kimberly N

Mar 2, 2023

Very interesting, and informative, with good instruction on how to implement the ideas into your own life.

By SAEED A B H

Dec 14, 2022

A special course in which there are many models that help to change daily life and make it more beautiful.

By Kristen M

Nov 14, 2022

Super interesting and helped me establish good habits which ultimately made me happier and more satisfied.

By Psicologia P

Nov 2, 2022

Este curso fue hermoso. Muchas gracias por la oportunidad de que aprendamos y vivenciemos junto a ustedes.

By Ashel W

Sep 14, 2022

I'm glad I took this course. I learned many important things to have a better life and be a better human.

By Martin M

Jul 29, 2022

Great perspective. Feels good to have it and is hard to stay consistent but work in progress. Great stuff!

By Oldoc

Aug 11, 2021

Me gusto el proceso del curso, muchas gracias a profesora Laurie Santos por realizar un magnifico trabajo!

By Ceyhun C

Feb 17, 2021

I really liked the course and it was the first course that has real life tasks. I learned a lot. Thank you

By Ashish G

Dec 5, 2020

Great course, with actionable items. Would recommend to anyone seeking to increase happiness or well being

By Reynaldo J M

Nov 15, 2020

It opened my eyes to the world of psychology. I am very amazed that what I think makes me happy, doesn't .

By Chloé A

Oct 8, 2020

I found this course absolutely thrilling. Loved every part of it! Thank you Laurie Santos for making this!

By Ondrea W

Sep 21, 2020

This class is amazing! Everyone needs to take it. Also, it could be benificial to revisit it periodically.

By Karen K

Sep 13, 2020

Such an important class for all to take especially during these challenging times. Thank you, Dr. Santos!

By Nitin M

Sep 2, 2020

Truely speaking. Professor is outstanding. Given opportunity, I would like her to be my friend and mentor.

By Ruthann P

Aug 30, 2020

Great course! I learned a lot about how to manage my expectations to achieve a greater level of happiness.

By Giovanna A

Jul 27, 2020

Great science, excellent professor and remarkable guests working to help us build habits for a happy life!

By Tanner W

Jul 19, 2020

A wonderfully designed course with practical ways to improve mental wellbeing in today's fast-paced world.

By Prof. N P

Jul 14, 2020

This course changed my concept,related to life and happiness. i have learnt how to live a better life....