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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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JH

Jun 5, 2020

I couldn't have asked for a better class to be offered during this time. Got to learn a lot about myself and why I think or do certain things without even thinking about it. Thank you for this course!

MV

Jan 30, 2019

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.

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By ABHISHEK B

Jun 5, 2020

I am very grateful to the content creator who made and represent such a nice content in an easy language so that everyone can understand actually. Kudos to the professor who explained all the things nicely in a perfect manner 🤗🤗

By Silvia G C

May 29, 2020

This was incredible! I feel so lucky to have been able to take part in this course. I learnt so much about what actually increases our well-being and how to implement the necessary changes to our habits. Higlhy recommended course.

By Allison I

May 27, 2020

Laurie Santos is an amazing teacher with great information both anecdotal and also through scientific studies (which she explained with such ease). I feel like I learned a tremendous amount in a short period of time. Thank you!!

By Alexandria C

May 19, 2020

The instructor is well-informed, delivers the information in a clear and engaging manner. I highly recommend this course for more insight and perspective - you may be surprised by what you learn or reinforce what you already know!

By Jorge V

Apr 3, 2020

Fantastic course if you want to learn more about well-being. Dr. Laurie does a great job explaining the data and how to implement it.

What you learn in this course can be applied immediately. Especially now in the era of COVID-19.

By Clare A

Jul 22, 2019

Had heard many good things about this course before I took it and was excited when I heard it was being offered free on line. I am enjoying it thoroughly. Great insights into how our minds operate around the concept of happiness.

By Raphael U

Nov 17, 2020

I had so much fun learning this. I realized that my level of happiness' standards are set on the wrong things. After the final rewirement, I am now more conscious of my actions - exerting effort to live a life with grateful lens.

By Karin T

Jul 1, 2020

Very good course with an engaging professor. Course is backed by Scientific research, and have a good mix of lectures and assignments. The rewirement assignment to be completed can help you make a change for a happier lifestyle.

By Shashi D

Jun 24, 2020

This course incorporated fascinating and practical information about brain function, cognitive skills, and how to help rewire your brain to increase happiness. I really liked Dr. Santos' lectures, style and easy to follow tips.

By Jordan K

Jun 22, 2020

Phenomenal perspective on how you can and should refocus your energy. Great combination of theory and lecture style backed by hard data and research. This is very indicative of where there needs to be a shift if societal desires.

By Inês P M

Jun 12, 2020

This is an amazing course, very complete, it gives you a lot of information and for me it was really important the practical part of committing to the rewirements. I will definitely recommend it to everyone I know, 5 out of 5!!!!

By Christine M

Jun 8, 2020

This course was very easy to follow with a lot of resources to further any curiosity I had on any given topic. It really sets the learner up for building better strategies and gives many options to improve ones overall happiness.

By Ivy R V

May 31, 2020

I just can't thank this course enough. I am truly grateful for all the learnings. This course was such a great tool to learn rewirements even after this pandemic. Thanks so much Prof. Santos for the amazing lessons every week. :)

By Christy L

May 26, 2020

I loved learning about the Science of Well-Being! It was well worth my time because I gained more strategies for happiness. The course also validated with science what I have been learning over the past year. I really enjoyed it.

By Ramish K

May 18, 2020

Blessed !!! it was an amazing tenure of the science of well being, the professor , team, lectures & guidance everything were awesome. i just recommend everyone to join it & gain more knowledge about well being for the betterment.

By Rohit S

Jul 15, 2019

Arguably one of the best course i have taken. It takes the best of all psychology learnings and puts it in one digestible course form. I really hope and will try by best to incorporate all that i have learnt to lead a happy life.

By Jeanette V

Jun 17, 2018

This Professor Laurie Santos was an excellent guide. I learned a lot from this course with her help. Now I know that i can be happy if i focus and follow the strategies. I am going to keeping doing Meditation, Exercise, and Goals

By Randy W

Dec 9, 2022

I need accountability, such as sticking with a commitment that I make. Rather than go strictly by my motivation or will-power, the course kept bringing me back to my purpose in taking. I found the entire experience very helpful.

By Erin L

Jun 2, 2022

I learned so much and found happiness within myself because of everything I learned. I genuinely loved this class and look forward to making even more progress henceforth by continuing to practice all of my new tools and skills.

By ANA G N L

Apr 27, 2022

Reaffirm that things that I have done for several years such as preferring experiences over material things, helping someone else whenever I can, are small steps to get closer to happiness. Now I will do it with more enthusiasm.

By Manuela R H

Aug 21, 2020

I loved this course. It helped me a lot and I felt really good learing everthing that Laurie taught. I will definitely promote it to all my friends. It is very important to know the skills that the Science of Well Being teaches.

By Eva B

Aug 14, 2020

Thank you, Laurie Santos and all the other participants who have been working on this course. It definitely helped my life, and many others' as well. I feel honored for being able participate a Yale course. We keep it up!

By Tanja E

Jul 19, 2020

Absolutely fantastic course! Thank you Laurie for making the research accessible and providing insights in how to best incorporate strategies for better well-being into daily life! It‘s been truly wonderful and I feel rewired :)

By Mun T L

Jul 13, 2020

This is a very practical course! Professor Laurie Santos did a tremendous job delivering the course to an online student like me. For me, it was time very well-spent and I will be practising the rewirements for a very long time!

By Eliane N

Jul 11, 2020

Many thanks to Professor Lorie del Santos for sharing with us her precious knowledge and providing us with this course rich in practical information that has helped me personally and professionally.

I only want to .... continue!