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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

SN

Aug 27, 2020

This is an outstanding course! I was able to change into a more positive and productive mindset as taught in this course. I highly recommend it to everyone regardless of your profession or background.

DM

Jan 8, 2021

This course has the power enough to change the course of your life. It can be a journey from misery to well being, if you follow the instructions given in this program. A must must must attend course.

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By Mike J

Aug 27, 2021

can't say enough great things about professor laurie. i think it's her down-to-earth way of speaking, coupled with the research and science part. it's no wonder she's a top instructor! i learned a lot, thank you professor laurie!

By Harriet d W

Jun 16, 2021

This course really makes you happier! Thanks professor Laurie Santos and others for your inspiration and enthousiasm. Lots of usefull info, nice Yale-setting to attend to :) and most of all practical tools to make a change possible.

By Iris K

May 27, 2021

The course was really great, I got so many new insights! The only thing I did not like was that other students graded my assignment since one of them wrote really stupid stuff and just wanted to show off and so I had to do it again.

By Xkanleox A V P

May 5, 2021

It is a highly recommended course. I just have to say that it really changed my life and made me do a deep introspection about my life and if I was really happy. My life in these 10 weeks has changed in a way that I did not imagine.

By Richard F

Feb 9, 2021

Fantastic! Now I am much more aware of what makes me happy. From grading exercises I became very impressed by all the work others put into the course to change their lives. Yes, I did, too. I strongly recommend the course to others.

By Anne T

Jan 2, 2021

Fascinating and well-presented course on the Science of Well-being, allowing us to really better understand happiness, what matters and makes an impact, and how we can make changes in our lives to positively affect our own outcomes.

By Iosifina R

Dec 28, 2020

This course was for me, -and it will continue to be, as a life guide-, a great experience! I'm so thankfull for this! I highly recommend it to everyone! Thank you Pr.Laurie Santos, Thank you Coursera, Thank you Yale University!

By Elijah J O

Nov 28, 2020

One of the most in-demand courses at Yale University, this course will change your mind on how you perceive your happiness versus how science perceives your happiness. You might be surprised at the things that should make you happy.

By Christine

Nov 4, 2020

Essential material, thankfully offered for free! It took me a while to get through everything, but the process was very worth it. I feel a lot more equipped to engage with life in a healthy manner and strive for improved well-being.

By Chad H

Oct 20, 2020

This course was an outstanding, enriching experience. The course provided a wealth of information and strategies with real life implications. I was able to utilize the information form this class to make positive changes in my life.

By Soni K

Jul 29, 2020

I have thoroughly enjoyed this course of The Science of Well Being. I have learnt some very important elements of life which we tend to ignore. We are truly blessed to have so many good things in life.

Thanking you for your support.

By Sara C

Jul 27, 2020

Absolutely brilliant - easy to do, simple exercises with long lasting effects!

And I say this as a retired psychiatrist who started the course with an interest in the science and ended it fully engaged with the process and exercises.

By Don R

Jul 12, 2020

This is an interesting course that gave me a good understanding of what makes people happy. As knowledge is only half the battle, the course teaches useful techniques to achieve happiness and an assignment to put them into practice.

By Deleted A

Jun 29, 2020

I found this course very easy to follow and you can do it in your own time when it suits you . I feel more positive and feel that my mindset is more positive then when I began. I also got some validating for my beliefs I had before.

By Alejandra B

Jun 22, 2020

I really liked and enjoyed this course, I gave me a lot of insights and I think I did it in the right moment during this pandemic. I also liked that it was quite flexible with not MANDATORY assignments but more enjoying the process.

By Jennifer T

Jun 8, 2020

This was so much fun and interesting. I learned so much on what really

Makes one happy. I can’t wait to reflect on these things and check in with myself on making the positive changes in my life. I recommend this course to anyone!!!!

By Michal P

Jun 7, 2020

Very interesting and in the end very helpful for my personal as well as professional life, though I still think a lot of the research in psychology can be influenced by many factors the researchers do not / cannot take into account.

By Monica C

Jun 1, 2020

Really enjoyed this course. It was insightful. The layout of the course was easy to follow and the lectures went straight to the point. No time wasted here. I feel I'll be taking what I learned and applying it to my day-to-day life.

By Mindy D

May 28, 2020

This class was all inspiring and gave me such a sense of Well Being and tools to access greater knowledge in finding my way to being happier. I would recommend this class to anyone wanting more depth and meaning for a happier life!

By Kristen B

Apr 11, 2020

This course has helped me understand human behaviours and the sometimes false ideas we hold up to what true happiness and wellbeing means. It has also given me the tools to support myself confidently through the goal making process.

By Diana S F

Jul 26, 2019

It's interesting from both a personal and a professional point of view. Baased on studies and scientific research, proves that happiness can be reached if we work on ourselves and our mindset. Laurie Santos is a fantastic professor!

By Carl W

Sep 14, 2022

A lot of science you will get. It wont be boring! It was very interesting to understand and wrong intuition to be called out!

Very helpful was WOOP, situation support and growth vs. fixed mindset! Loved it! Everybody should do it!

By Suzanne H

Mar 28, 2022

I enjoyed having a course that llowed flexibility to fit in with my changing schedule, yet keep drawing me in wanting to get to the next lesson. I learned new information and teste myself in the process to set and attain new goals.

By Emma J

Apr 25, 2021

Loved this course! Cleverly combines psychological theory and habits to ensure research is embedded into everyday routine. Would recommend to anyone. My only concern is I paid for a certificate and haven't received this. Any ideas?

By Yelitza R

Mar 29, 2021

It gives valuable information about the psychology behind happiness. Offers practical exercises and the way to track them and structure the material in such a way that the participant can get into action in an almost automatic way.