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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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KV

Jun 14, 2020

This course helped me think of news ways to think and new ways to reach certain goals that I would have not thought about. It's kind of long but I was interested and completed the course feeling good.

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.

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By Alice R

Oct 10, 2020

Although a lot of work if you do all the assignments, this class was excellent. Good instructor, valuable information, good insight into what works based on research that is presented so you aren't just taking their word for it. Good job.

By Annabelle M

Aug 10, 2020

If you really pay attention to the lectures and do your best to implement these practices in your life, then you will probably feel a little bit happier (or at least be able to recognize the things in your life that are making you unhappy).

By Michael C K

Jul 16, 2020

This was an amazing course! Even though it feels like I am busier and more stressed than ever, I have learned some great techniques for dealing with the trials of day to day living in a pandemic world. I am so happy this was made available.

By Tatiana E

Jul 10, 2020

I’ve learned a lot of useful and surprising info on how to be happier. I’ve grateful to everyone who has helped to do such a course.

And I’m grateful for introducing meditation. I’ve tried it as rewirement and now I’m doing almost every day.

By Mary B R

Jul 6, 2020

I highly recommend this course,! Professor was engaging, the content was interesting, and kept me focused. The tools were helpful & the science behind the course was engaging & relative. I learned so much about what can make us happy & why.

By Wan N H

Jul 6, 2020

really good and fulfilling. The rewirement exercise is much needed by most of us in this current situation, and seeing thousands of people striving to be more balanced and happy really make this a journey to remember. Thank you Prof Santos!

By Christophe N

Jun 29, 2020

A must-take course! Enjoyed every single lecture and rewirement challenge. Particularly during these unprecedented and challenging times, this course has significnatly helped for some inner reflection on what really makes you happy in life.

By Jimena B L

Jun 8, 2020

Sinceramente me abrió los ojos acerca de muchos aspectos de mi vida. Puedo decir ahora que gracias a este curso he aprendido varias técnicas que me ayudarán a ser más feliz. Muchas gracias a la profesora Laurie Santos. ¡Muy buena profesora!

By Andrea B

Jun 4, 2020

Excelente curso. Lo recomiendo ampliamente, pues además de tener muchos sustentos teóricos que ayudan a comprender el tema, te lleva a la práctica y eso es lo más importante para aprender a ser feliz, cambiar hábitos en nuestra vida diaria.

By Ashley V L

May 16, 2020

This course was amazing, just be mindful you get out of it what you put into it. I enjoyed the measurability of my happiness and I am happy to say both my scores went up and that I am now equipped with the knowledge and tactics to continue.

By jwalchuk19

Mar 11, 2020

This was a really wonderful course! It contained a great combination of theory and guided strategies to put those principles into practice. The professor was very engages and I loved the use of lecture, readings, assessments, and forums.

By Sarah L

Dec 3, 2019

Wish I would have taken this my senior year in college, because I was so stressed about my exams and this course really puts everything into perspective! I highly recommend looking at all the research that goes into "making" yourself happy.

By Melissa M

Oct 18, 2019

Awesome! I have learned so much and really enjoyed the course. I particularly enjoyed learning about how sometimes our minds can lead us astray. And the rewirements were (and still are) a brilliant way of adjusting towards healthier habits.

By Michaela K

Sep 13, 2018

It was a very interesting topic and it became clear to me that we could pass to many superficical moments and not recognize, enjoiy and act a little. I would like to say thank you for this beautiful time. with kind regard. Michaela Kirsch

By Cynthia S

Apr 14, 2023

The course provided well-prepared lectures in which science was used to back up the ideas presented. Dr. Santos presented in a conversational style that was engaging and approachable. The pace was appropriate and the goals were achievable.

By jennifer f

Apr 10, 2022

A great course for anyone looking to create a new mindset for themselves and even those around you. Learn how to alter your behaviour to create a better environment for yourself and your happiness, productivity, relationships, and success.

By Tarek

Oct 12, 2021

Great course that helps change mindsets into even better ones. everyone naturally seeks happiness, but not everyone is able to strategize their life towards true happiness. This course is the way to go about strategizing a good well-being.

By Tasnim K N

Sep 22, 2021

The content, teaching style and practices instructed of this course is really good. This course enabled me doing educated guess about what would make me happy. Prof Laurie Santos gave a very interesting lens to look at life in this course.

By Jawaan

Aug 2, 2021

This was my first Coursera course and really got me excited to learn more. I walked away with a renewed focus and energy on well being.

Took some effort and thought, but was not overwhelming which is perfect with alot going on in my life.

By deborah r

Dec 20, 2020

It was just really great to do. Some of the things I knew (but like it suggests, didnt quite know how to put these skills/habits into practise. The course showed you how and also how to make/incorporate these skills/habits into your life

By Eloise S

Nov 8, 2020

Congratulations, Coursera, Yale University, and most especially to Dr. Laurie Santos for this course. The course is very timely especially during these times of pandemic. Thank you for your noble work. I will try my best to pay it forward.

By Gabriel M Z

Jun 30, 2020

Es un curso muy completo y profesional. Una gran herramienta para ajustar los pequeños engranajes de la personalidad con el fin de convertirnos en seres más felices, lo cual es ya decir mucho si consideramos el caos mundial en que vivimos.

By Clara L

Jun 24, 2020

I found this course really engaging and enjoyable. The professor and mentors were really kind and helpful, and you can see how much effort was put in. I learnt a lot of valuable life happiness skills that I will apply in future. Thank you.

By Quratulain C

Jun 12, 2020

Amazing! I would recommend this to anyone, but especially to those who struggle with finding happiness that cannot be found in tangible things. I would also recommend this to anyone who is struggling with or fighting their inner pessimist.

By Annie S

Jun 8, 2020

Really wonderful. Compelling, accessible lectures and truly beneficial to my feeling better in small ways daily. I'm grateful for this opportunity to learn how to enjoy life more. (It sounds kinda cheesy, but really, these practices work!)