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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

LG

Apr 21, 2023

Magnificent!

Clear and concise revelations about the human condition, how to understand the tricky nature of our minds and practical advice about how to counteract those deceptions.

Marvellous.!

LH

Aug 21, 2020

Great fun way of learning about personal thought processing, attitudes and well-being.

Very helpful course to get me to assess my life and how to make the changes I needed to improve my well-being.

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By Jimi T

Apr 16, 2018

delivery is evenly paced and pitched at the right level for the audience, good use of visual aid, high quality video recording, succinct explanation of complex research findings for practical application. Good job Laurie :(

By John L

Nov 10, 2022

Excellent, highly recommend. The lectures are interesting, the reading materials insightful. and most of all, the exercises are useful. This is a very proactive and interactive course yet manageable within a busy schedule.

By Teresa B

Jul 21, 2021

This was a fantastic course! The lecturer was engaging, funny and realistic. I appreciated the insights and the quality information. I will carry what I learned in this class with me throughout life. It was life changing.

By Jodie C

Jun 1, 2021

This is an amazing class. I have learned so much. As a teacher, I have incorporated these ideas into my middle school. Staff and students have love the activities that were created from the information from this course.

By MAROTTA M

May 28, 2021

Well-being is a Science and it can be learned here. You can find all you need to know in this course: not just theory but practice to challenge your life for changing in better. Usefull, I enjoyed it. Thanks prof. Santos !

By Julieta J P

Apr 2, 2021

I just want to take this little space not to score the course wich everibody knows its great but to thank doctor laurie for being such a kind and professional person who help changes people life in a really meaninfull way.

By Diana G D

Jan 6, 2021

I have enjoyed so much this course, I am grateful that have attended it. The Science of Well-Being remind us what makes us happy; gives us techniques to apply well being in our life, and help us to make the right choices!

By BEJARANO I N C

Oct 5, 2020

I've learned so much in the past few weeks. I'm very thankful for this opportunity to grow and become a better human being. Thank you Laurie Santos for your insights , you have been really engaging through out this course.

By Erica B

Sep 23, 2020

This course have helped me identify what are the misconceptions about happiness and tips to overcome it. The videos and activities are also engaging and provided an appropriate facts and study to further support the ideas.

By Wk W

Sep 9, 2020

The Science of Well-Being is a very structured course. It's informative and well delivered. I enjoyed the course thoroughly. Now it's time for me to make some conscious effort to incorporate what I've learned into my life.

By Christina D

Jul 10, 2020

This course was great! I really felt I learned a lot of great things about being happy that I would never have known. I like the structure and pace of the course felt just right. I believe everyone should take this course!

By Katrina S

Jul 3, 2020

Wonderful! Life altering (in a good way). Prof Santos delivers the lectures with such honesty, geerosity, energy and clarity that i was genuinely disappointed when the course ended. It makes you fall in love with learning.

By Stephanie C

Jun 10, 2020

What a great class! The information is very useful, practical and easy to understand. Professor Santos does a great job of being engaging and relatable....by the end of the 10 weeks I wanted to go have coffee with her! :)

By Sílvia C

Jun 1, 2020

super useful course. it makes your learn scientific tools to trick yourself to be happier, both theoretical and practical tools. Laurie has a super easy way to communicate which helps you understand all the concepts easily

By Amanda H

May 30, 2020

This course has made me rethink life and our jourmey to happiness. I have became more grateful and more aware of how we think and feel. I'm excited to continue to use the tools I have learned and have applied to real life.

By Julia O

May 29, 2020

I’m happy to report this course is beneficial! It’s “rewirement” activities are effective and challenging. But, the class is interesting and manageable to learn from. I would highly recommend this to my friends and family.

By Shana T

May 24, 2020

This was a very interesting and useful class. I feel like this should be a requirement for all students. As we all need to learn how to be happy and how to maneuver to attain happiness. Thank you for this wonderful course.

By Valentin P R

May 18, 2020

Ha sido una ayuda inestimable para pasar el confinamiento. El placer de aprender nunca se pierde, y en este caso tanto el curso como los profesores han sido de mucha ayuda para ordenar mi cabeza en estos tiempos convulsos.

By Adrian M

Apr 11, 2020

I learned a lot about myself and what needs to be done in order to improve me mentally and physically. One of the most important things was my happiness. This will improve my social life and other important aspect of life.

By Justine S

Feb 23, 2020

This was a really great course. I learned a lot about controlling and shaping my sense of happiness and overall well-being. Based on the exercises, I have developed healthier habits and gained a new perspective on my life.

By Elizabeth A D

Jun 15, 2019

This is a great class. I would recommend it to all ages. The combination of reading, videos, lecture, class discussion all added to the comprehensive look at what is "well being" and how do we recognize it and maintain it.

By Deepa S

May 15, 2019

It was amazing. All practical aspects of psychology learned. How to myself happy is a key within me learned. She is a fantastic facilitator. It was like i was listening all lectures physically. Thank you so much Dr. Santos

By Johanna F

Apr 17, 2023

There is a method to happiness. The course offers concrete examples on how to achieve this. Professor Laurie Santos helps you be at ease and settle in so that you can absorb the information and skills you need to succeed.

By Naziya M

Dec 20, 2022

I'm glad I have found this course! It was very interesting and helpful! Information in this course is applicable to every part of the life. And help you to implement good habits in your life in a very easy way. Thank you!

By maureen m

Jun 15, 2022

So interesting . I will live a happier life because of this course. Unsure how I received thos grade thought all quizes 100. Student correcting final might have brought grade down . This procees a little frustrating.