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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

NN

Mar 30, 2023

This course was really interesting! I loved it. The teacher was amazing and very engaging. And it was my first time doing peer-graded assignments, i was scared but i did it and i'm so proud of myself.

EN

May 30, 2019

I absolutely enjoyed and learned a lot about happiness from this course. I will definitely recommend it to my peers, as it gets me to the core from my misconceptions to developing the right practices.

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By Giovan B

Feb 23, 2020

The professor is brilliant. She can explain the concepts in a very easy manner, everytime with scientific base. Thank you professor Laurie Santos.

By Thilo M

Nov 30, 2019

It was an excellent prepared course and I really learned a lot. Great content, great mixture of media.

I really enjoyed it! Thank you very much!!!!

By María J P

Sep 18, 2019

I'd love the course. I think it was the perfect first step to keep on improving and being a better version of myself. Thank you very much, Laurie.

By Luis C

Nov 16, 2018

Professor Santos is and excellent person. She knows how to communicate life and happiness in a different way. Thank ou so much for your teachings.

By Dirk B

Aug 25, 2018

I think for everyone this must be a number 1 course to follow! Great happy stuff, so thx to all the persons who worked on this course, well done!!

By Rajini P

Aug 16, 2023

Thank you for this awesome and practical course, Professor Laurie Santos.

I enjoyed every segment and feel this will make me a better person too.

By Judih W H

Dec 1, 2022

Great and interesting course. Fantastic format, with a feeling of intimacy that I've never felt before in the Coursera format. Well done. Thanks.

By stephany c s

Oct 17, 2022

I liked this course a lot because it helped me solve and how to improve my way of seeing life. There are great methodologies that can be applied.

By Natchnan V

Apr 19, 2022

Thank you Yale and Prof. Laurie Santos for providing value and applicable knowledge. The content is not too difficult but necessary for everyone.

By Nerwin O

Apr 5, 2021

Very interesting course and very helpful. A great opportunity that is so special.

Many thanks and more power to the instructor and Yale University

By Leila R

Dec 16, 2020

Curso sùper pràctico para cualquier instancia de la vida. Contenido claro, aunque estèn todos los archivos y los libros sugeridos solo en inglès.

By Lynsey W

Nov 8, 2020

Really wonderful and easy to navigate. The lectures were very clear and I like that there were concrete steps to take to improve quality of life.

By Gabor P

Nov 2, 2020

Great course and tutor! Highly recommend for people in between jobs or for those stuck with their lives or careers looking for a new perspective.

By Amy E

Jul 13, 2020

At first, I thought the course was just common sense, but as I viewed more an more videos I felt like I was really learning something worthwhile.

By Kimberly T

Jul 10, 2020

This course is for everyone not just students. Everyone can gain insight into their own level of happiness and learn how to grow their happiness.

By Natalia D A L

Jun 14, 2020

It was a very exiciting experience and I feel great with what I have learned, I have to thank for this experience and I completely recomended it.

By Clare C

Jun 9, 2020

Really enjoyed the learning! Thanks so much! Something I feel year 12 students would really benefit from doing as the transition into university.

By Chelsea A

Jun 8, 2020

Very informative - I love how everything the lecturer said was backed up by studies. She was also very easy to listen to. Would highly recommend.

By Trish L

Jun 7, 2020

This course was a phenomenal way to help inform people, such as myself, to find happiness in their daily lives with some very simple mindfulness.

By Daniel P C

Jun 3, 2020

Es un curso excelente para entender la ciencia detrás de ciertas actitudes necesarias para poder afrontar el stress y mejorar la calidad de vida.

By Brittany R

Jun 3, 2020

if you are looking for a course to help you improve yourself, this is the one for you! would highly recommend to ALL students and professsionals.

By Rosie D B

May 27, 2020

Suburb course of practical tools and research to help you manage your own happiness and well bring. Dr Santos is genuine and easy to learn from.

By Rowena B

May 26, 2020

Such a wonderful course and so beneficial to all. I have shared this as a PD course for my school and the teachers are all loving it. Great work.

By Roberta G R

May 26, 2020

A delightful way to learn about yourself and your world. Professor Santos is a down to earth person who makes the course simple and fascinating.

By Meghan S

May 22, 2020

Great course! Professor was excellent and knowledgeable. Loved being able to work at my own pace and the rewirement activities. Highly recommend!