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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

RK

Jun 26, 2023

Great content! Well paced. Videos and readings are helpful. The class concludes with a 4 week challenge designed to make a lasting impact, which I found very insightful. I highly recommend this class.

GK

Jun 2, 2019

I have taken a dozen courses online. This is the most challenging and fulfilling course I have taken so far. And I believe that the course shall be beneficial to all people in different walks of life.

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By Demetria H

Jun 12, 2020

I really enjoyed the assignments and being able to see what our happiness scores were. Also, I find that in times like these, it was really nice to have a course to focus on for Well-Being! I look forward to taking more courses in the future.

By Melissa R

May 27, 2020

Amazing course! I thought it would be just something interesting to do during this pandemic but I ended up learning a lot and I plan on continuing the techniques that were taught in order to try to build healthy habits that lead to happiness.

By Caitlin F

May 8, 2020

This is a terrific course that both applies the science of psychology and give applicable, everyday skills to increase well being. My own happiness went up during the course from practicing the techniques, and I look forward to keeping it up!

By Sana K

Jan 14, 2023

Being able to reach out to science that is reachable for countries like us, Iran, has a significant impact on humanity. Thank you for providing such a fantastic project to those who are trying so hard behind the walls. Woman, Life, Freedom!

By Fernanda R D

Sep 22, 2022

Great, wonderful and marvellous is all I can say about it to be brief. It's a very complete course about the science of well-being, it gives you tools, supporting material and much knowledge to be happy and apply all to have a happier life.

By Manish K

Jun 8, 2021

I really enjoyed this course. The myths & actual truths about happiness, different techniques to become well being & many more life long learning are taught in this course. The professor's way of explaining things is very unique and awesome!

By Caroline B

Nov 1, 2020

I have really enjoyed completing this course and found the pace of both the theory and practical application to be realistic and effective. I also feel that I have good techniques for establishing better habits for my well-being. Thank you!

By Taskeen M

Jul 30, 2020

The course not only talked about the problems of "miswanting" and the "annoying features of our mind" that act as obstacles to our happiness, but also introduced us and made us practice the "re-wirement" strategies to be objectively happy :)

By Jacqueline P

Jul 24, 2020

Excellent course. Very streamlined even for someone who have not engaged in academics in the recent past. Now I am more aware of my interactions with the world. Savoring every moment and analyzing. Helps to WOOP my way through. Thanks Lauri.

By Jessica C

Jul 16, 2020

I have thoroughly enjoyed completing this course. Each week I looked forward to the lectures and thought a lot about what was discussed afterwards with friends, family and colleagues. I highly recommend this course to young adults and above.

By Bagyalakshmi J

Jul 12, 2020

Laurie Santos ,Professor, Yale University is an excellent professor with very clear illustrations, very much focussed on the goal, very lively presentations with an interview with popular and noteworthy professors and made a mark. Good job

By Nia P

Jul 9, 2020

A well-delivered course with easy, practical tips on how to improve your life, and engaging challenges to encourage you to begin to make a change rather than just know how to - knowing is not half the battle - take the course to find out why

By Jenna H

Jun 16, 2020

Great course! Highly recommend this to anyone who feels that they can or want to improve their happiness, mental health, physical health, overall well-being, etc. Thank you for making this useful information so accessible and easy to digest.

By Laura H

Jun 10, 2020

This was my first Coursera experience and it was wonderful! I enjoyed "The Science of Well-being" and absolutely loved the professor, Laurie Santos! She was relatable, and engaging. I will explore more courses since I liked this one so much.

By Agustina L

Jun 4, 2020

It really gave me very intersting insights about the science of Wellbeing. The lectures, the excercises and tools that i treasure now where very helpful, challenging and Fun. I trully recomend this course. It was inspiring and interesting.

By Vernessa T

May 26, 2020

Taking this course forced me to take a deeper dive into why l coveted certain goals.This course and using the WOOP method showed me how much l needed to give up to accomplish those goals l am happy to lower the bar without any misgivings!

By Ingrid T F

May 16, 2020

i love the course, i love the lectures,the books, the excersices, how Laurie explained, she is very clear and explained excellent everything, she`s so nice. Thanks for the knowledge. And gave us this opportunity at this times, helps a lot.

By linda s

Apr 14, 2020

THANK YOU, THANK YOU , THANK YOU for providing this course to all of us during a time that we had more than enough time on our hands. It has been a godsend spending time taking this course and reflecting on what is truly worthwhile in life!!

By Mircea N S

Oct 3, 2018

Outstanding Professor, very bright and extremely knowledgeable. Great course and valuable materials and resources for everyone. Thank you Coursera for making this possible. Thank you Yale University and Professor Laurie Santos. Much obliged.

By Russell B

Jul 15, 2018

I learned so much from this course. I have a completely different concept of happiness now. I realize it includes learning to deal with the negative elements of life as well. I have better strategies now to cope with this thing we call life.

By Marija C

Mar 21, 2023

I really enjoyed this course and I highly recommend it! I learned a lot from a great lecturer, but the best and hardest is yet to come - putting these things into practice and working on my own well-being. I'm really looking forward to it!

By Carolina

Apr 12, 2021

This course will increase your happiness and will certainly help you to understand a little bit why we sabotage some process in our lives! Good and practical technics to use in your real life! A good course to do in this pandemic situation!

By Lillian S F

Jan 5, 2021

This course was such a god-send especially during the pandemic and I am grateful to you for offering this one of a kind course to the general public. I really enjoyed it and it was genuinely interesting and life altering. Thank you so much!

By David F C

Dec 29, 2020

The course was fantastic and Dr. Santos is an excellent professor. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire course and would highly recommend it to anyone seeking a better understanding of the meaning of well being and things that lead to happiness.