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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....

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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 Michelle R

May 28, 2023

I started studying when our country New Zealand went into lockdown. I really enjoyed this course and I have gone on to incorporate meditation and mindfulness into my life. I highly recommend this course if you don't use what you learn now, it is valuable to have in later life.

By Hanbo W

Jul 5, 2022

It is a very powerful course. By taking this course, it brought me into regular exercise, and more healthy mental status, I found out that learning is one of the sources that would make me feel happy. I highly recommend this course to all high schoolers and university students.

By Duna H

Apr 13, 2021

Truly an eye-opening experience, that helps one connect the science of well-being to one's everyday life and get the most of it. My happiness score went up. It's not magic, it's the result of small consistent effort and I feel so proud of myself. Thanks Dr. Laurie and Coursera!

By Carla L

Mar 11, 2021

Laurie was amazing. Her personality lit up the screen and all of her knowledge was apparent in the way she spoke and taught the course. She really made you want to learn and be committed to the course. I am so lucky to have been able to have this opportunity to learn from her.

By Rudray R G

Jan 5, 2021

Right from the beginning the course felt very helpful. The thing I liked most is reference material is provided at the end of every week. Also providing a separate Q&A video at end is a really nice idea. I would suggest everyone who want to improve their life to do this course.

By Alison W

Sep 28, 2020

My experience with this course was absolutely fantastic! I truly enjoyed both the lectures and the rewirement challenge. I focused on exercise but now I want to try out gratitude and see how that might affect my happiness as well. Do yourself a favor and TAKE THIS COURSE!!!! :)

By Judith C

Jul 27, 2020

Really loved this course! I started it in January 2020 and had no idea that two months later, the pandemic would hit! It was perfect to finallyl complete the course in July after a few stalls. Great content to apply to your life. Would highly recommend the course to anyone!

By Beverly V

Jun 15, 2020

I could no be happier that I took this class. It is excellent. Well put together and gives solid techniques to use to bring yourself into a better state of mind. Considering we are in the middle of a pandemic, I am so glad I was able to concentrate and really work on the class.

By Rodolfo Z

Jun 3, 2020

Me encantó. Me parecieron muy buenos los contenidos y los ejercicios y test que los acompañaban. Espero que mucha más gente lo pueda hacer y que si existieran nuevos estudios puedan hacer un segundo módulo. Felicitaciones Laurie, me gustó mucho lo que trasmitias en cada video..

By Kirstin Q

May 29, 2020

I loved this course. I had listened to The Happiness Lab podcast and was delighted to be able to experience the course for myself. Going through the actual course helped me understand the concepts in greater detail and to for effective rewirements to improve my own happiness.

By Jhuliza P

May 20, 2020

Este curso me proporciono información científica del estudio del bien estar y su importancia para a felicidad de las personas, creo que todas las personas independientemente de su formación académica deberían tomar este curso, ya que es muy productivo y útil par la vida diaria.

By cynthia v

May 16, 2020

This course was beautifully done. I learned so much more than I expected to. The lectures were very interesting and kept to a length that was easily digested. This course became my bright spot during this pandemic lock down. Thank you to Laurie Santos for making this available.

By Angelica b

Jun 12, 2019

I heard about this course in the radio while I was driving to work, one of the host was talking about trying this course, it caught my attention and as soon as I got to work I looked it up and signed up. I think it has been one of the most rewarding choices I had made. Love it!

By Linda F

Nov 29, 2020

Beyond fueling my intellectual curiosity with solid science, this experiential learning nurtured my commitment to healthy, happy practices that gave me productive actions and rewiring to step forward in this lifelong pursuit. Thank you for excellent teaching and encouragement.

By Nyo L Y A M

Nov 2, 2020

I couldn't thank you enough Professor. I didn't think that this course would change me this much, well I'm not saying that I changed dramatically but I saw what the real life actually is. Knowing is not half the battle so I'll try to continue my flourishing journey, Professor.

By Rajesh K

Oct 3, 2020

The course offered by Yale University through Coursera is simply superb! It nicely covers various life aspects of Life, Happiness, Health, Money, Personality Development, Goal setting, Rewirement to achieve the set Goals. Extremely satisfied and strongly recommends to you all.

By Nina P

Jul 14, 2020

I am very happy to attend this course. I´ve done a lot of changes previously but imlementing them from a spiritual angle. With this course I´ve learned many of those being backed up by science as well and I have decided to start a small business focusing on happiness coaching

By Maria R

Jul 13, 2020

This was a great course. It revealed areas in which I need improvement and recognized strengths which were a positive influence in my decision making process. I recommend this course to everyone who has time for experiencing the outcome of this course. Thank You Laurie Santos

By Harpal G

Jul 3, 2020

Fantastic way to start asking yourself the right questions, and allowing your mindset to focus on what you truly want rather than allowing external factors guide your decisions. Great techniques to practice which reinforce your habits. Definitely worth the time to invest in.

By Askim D

Jun 7, 2020

Everyone needs to get this course to add meaning to their lives and to understand their psychology on many aspects of life. I am so happy that I completed it. It helped me a lot to see and choose the real things that will make me happy. I humbly thank everyone for this course.

By Michelle F P

Jun 7, 2020

Great course. Fun, interesting, relatable material that will help boost your mood and improve your happiness through mindful acts. You will gain an understanding of what aspects of your life give a false idea on what will make you happier. Don't submit to the G.I. Joe Fallacy!

By Abdul A R

Jun 5, 2020

I never imagined that I would found a course like this and an amazing instructor like Laurie Santos. She is a true beauty with brain, a true mind reader. I am surely going to implement these awesome lessons in my day to day life. And I'm really thankful to Coursera, of course.

By Krista W

May 26, 2020

This course was really helpful to me personally - and, to all of the other fellow attendees from what I read in the peer review of work at the end of the course. I am so happy I found Coursera and took this course. I loved that the lectures were in the Professor's living room.

By Angela S

May 5, 2020

This was such a great class on perspective and how to eliminate the simplest things in our life to enhance our happiness... Changing a few behaviors and becoming aware of how to actually positively support yourself in any and all lifestyles changes is the key to every success!

By Nicoleta M

Apr 8, 2020

I am a happy person (most of the times) and I see the glass half full (most of the times) but taking a moment to understand what really makes us happy and how to put into practices what really is important for my overall well-being it boosted up my happiness scores. Thank you!