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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

BT

Nov 26, 2019

Loved the practical "rewiring" assignments that helped me with understanding what really makes us happy. Not only this course changed my life perspective but enriched the lives of the people around me

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.

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By Kirstin A C

Jul 5, 2020

Lori was engaging throughout and made the course interesting for those of us studying this area for the first time. I enjoyed the length of the courses and would love to attend any class of hers in the future.

By Sharon R

Jul 1, 2020

I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED, this course!!! I looked forward to the challenges every week brought... from completing the lectures to doing the assignments. Very interesting topic and Laura Santos made learning fun!

By Shelley L

Jun 8, 2020

This is an awesome course. I am so glad I experienced it. It really made me re-evaluate my own happiness in life. This should be a requirement for high school curriculum. Thank you so much Dr Laurie Santos!

By Michelle A

Jun 7, 2020

This course is truly wonderful and filled with so many insights it’s unbelievable. I love how simple yet powerful it is. It’s not only learning but applying as well and that for me has made all the difference.

By vibha p

Jun 2, 2020

very nice course.Enjoyed this course.learnt many strategies to practice my life to become a good human being.I am grateful to each and everyone who design this course.Thank you very much to coursera community.

By Charlene P

May 31, 2020

I totally enjoyed this course! I learned how to use WOOP in building new habits, received material I can use to help someone who wants to be more happy and understand being intentional is necessary for growth.

By T T

May 26, 2020

This is a course that truly made a difference in my life. The rewirements were very interesting and challenging to do, the instructor was engaging and explained everything in a well organized and clear manner.

By PRASANNA V

May 24, 2020

My small suggestion is only experienced teachers has to review at the final. Because the students are not meatured and experienced as teachers. So kindly review this thing. Thank you once again for the course.

By Roni F

May 12, 2020

Loved everything about the course from misconceptions about happiness to putting strategies in place to appreciating how to be happier. Laurie Santos is an amazing professor. I am sorry the course is finished!

By Chineme N

May 4, 2020

This course is enlightening, highly engaging and transformational. So gad I came across it, completed it and gained my certification. Lifelong lessons learned. Thank you Professor Santos for making it fun too!

By Alexandra C

Apr 30, 2020

The important work of happiness is presented in a practical way. I appreciate the balance of scientific research and application of habits and skills. The class experience will stay with me throughout my life.

By Leah S

Apr 2, 2020

I love the idea of a class that focuses on the Well-Being of students. If this class has the ability to better my life and I really do get something from it, I hope that it can do the same for others as well.

By Keith P

Jun 27, 2019

Thank you for the excellent focused summary and overview of well-being, and the excellent lists of added information sources. The Rewi app is extremely valuable to help reinforce the learning and experiences.

By Desiree L

Oct 22, 2018

this class has given me a deeper understanding about my over all well being. what I have been taught to believe what happiness is and what the satistics view as ahappiness. very very interesting class to take.

By Kenn R

May 21, 2018

I really learned a lot regarding the real science behind Well-Being and tools I can use and share to elevate the well-being everyone I come in contact with. Thank you Laurie for an amazing learning experience.

By Josh M

Feb 6, 2023

A great course that explained everything so well! Sometimes we just need someone to tell us that those cheesy things, "count your blessings" and "get a good night of sleep" are huge factors in our well being.

By Donna B

Apr 14, 2022

Exceptional and very motivating. Dr. Santos is personable and very knowlegeble as well as presenting materials in such a way that it makes you want to learn and to make changes without being hard on yourself.

By Monique B

Jul 5, 2021

Helped me a lot in managing my stress. Can be applied not only in studying, but in living life as well.

Thanks to this course, I am mindful of my thoughts and emotions. Forever grateful in taking this course.

By Karin B

Mar 7, 2021

My favorite Cousera course so far! Well structured, inspiring and through interweaving lectures with practical exercises it was easy to integrate the material and to actually become happier. No small victory!

By Philip C

Jan 24, 2021

This is the gold standard for learning for me. It was so clear and personal. The professor is very human and comforting. I honestly expected something far stuffier from Yale, but this was so amazing and pure.

By Alex J C M

Nov 23, 2020

An excellent course where you learn really interesting things about happiness and all is based on research and studies, which makes it easier to understand and trust the strategies and facts about the topics.

By Sai S M

Nov 14, 2020

I enjoyed the whole things from this course and really recommend everyone; i'm sure you won't regret! Thank you so much to professor Dr. Laurie Santos for her effort during the course and I'm really grateful.

By Valerie H

Oct 23, 2020

Excellent course, well taught and a pleasure to take part in. It has definitely improved my awareness and enhanced my day to day life. This is even more so important in these challenging Covid times.

Thank you

By David D

Sep 29, 2020

Amazing course. High-opening for me. The techniques and tools are concrete and the course really helps you use them in your daily life. Professor Laurie Santos is a great teacher. So happy I took this course!

By Heather M B

Sep 2, 2020

I have never taken a course through Coursera, this was incredibly helpful in my daily life. The program was easy to navigate and follow. I am super glad that I took this. Thank you for the new life skills.