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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

JP

May 17, 2020

This course is well worth the time and commitment and came out of this course with some valuable information and tools. I feel the more people that take the course, the better we can be as a society.

CM

Nov 12, 2020

Awesome course. Many people suffer from depression and this course is great to understand and shift your state of mind. Can't solve a problem if you don't truly understand what's causing the problem.

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By Celia S H

Jun 14, 2020

Extraordinario, un curso recomendado para cualquier persona que quiera conocerse y mejorar.

By Robert C

Jun 14, 2020

I really enjoyed almost all aspects of this course. I feel much better having completed it.

By Alkman G

Jun 14, 2020

An excellent course that combines science with habit forming practices. Highly recommended.

By Kerri W

Jun 13, 2020

Thank you, I greatly enjoyed this course and self development resulting from participation.

By Vita C D

Jun 8, 2020

Demasiado bueno, me encantó y fue demasiado entretenido volver a estudiar, muchas gracias!!

By Alisa Y

Jun 8, 2020

A brilliant course! Highly recommend! So grateful to all people who worked on its creation!

By Emilia P

Jun 7, 2020

The teacher is amazing and I had a lot of "A-HA" moments during the course. I recommend it!

By Alexandrea R

Jun 6, 2020

I am so glad I took this course. It really helped me learn ways I can improve my happiness!

By Ann M L

Jun 2, 2020

I thought this course was wonderful and extremely thorough. I would recommend it to anyone!

By Emily K

Jun 2, 2020

This course provides life changing material. It is inspirational and enjoyable. I loved it.

By Carolina

Jun 1, 2020

Well paced, lots of research, Laurie is fantastic! Thank you, this class is a life changer!

By Marcia G

May 31, 2020

If you want to know what really makes you happy you have to do this course. Mind changing!!

By Terry C

May 15, 2020

Engaging and interesting. Great course with excellent guest speakers and data driven facts.

By tc

May 11, 2020

OUTSTANDING. I have learned so much. I will continue to work on ME.

THANK YOU AND THANK YOU!

By Ankiet S

Apr 14, 2020

This is a wonderful course. Insightful and engaging! I recommend this course to everyone :)

By Katharina Z

Apr 6, 2020

Take this course!!!! It is so helpful and after the challenge, you are a happier person!!!!

By Королева Е А

Oct 18, 2019

A really good and engaging course, provides scientifically grounded ways to become happier.

By Crystal B

May 30, 2019

Fantastic course! Opens your eyes to what "really" makes us happy, it's not what you think!

By Patricia C

May 2, 2018

It is helping me a lot, including the fact of inspiring others. I really loved this course!

By [email protected]

Apr 11, 2025

This was a great class. Laurie really knows how to connect with all of us while teaching!

By Elizabeth T

May 1, 2023

Great course. Very useful and well thought out. The rewriements were really interesting.

By Sonia A u C

Feb 6, 2023

Absolutely AMAZING ! we should all attend this course ! thank you so much Laurie and YALE!

By Tatsiana P

Oct 13, 2022

Amazing. Helps to start leading a happier life. A lot of references to relevant research.

By Ana M G

Jun 10, 2022

Fue una herramienta vital para fortalcer mis conocimientos sobre wellbeing en la aviación.

By Sassa

Jul 21, 2021

Thank youuu so much Yale UniversityOpens in a new tab for this very helpful course.

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