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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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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 Amy W

May 30, 2020

This course was well timed and thought out. I found it manageable to follow and complete the tasks in a timely manner. The professor was relatable and very knowledgeable. I would take another course from her again.

By Stephanie H

May 24, 2020

This course is Amazing!!! Dr. Santos is an awesome professor who connects with students even virtually. I would highly recommend this course to everyone and anyone. we should be teaching this course in K-12 schools.

By KALA G

May 13, 2020

This was an excellent experience. Dr. Santos ran a top notch course discussing and featuring important research and speakers to drive in concepts. I highly recommend this to anyone looking to improve their well-being.

By Carla V

May 12, 2020

I started this course during the pandemic of Covid19 and it has helped me to pull through during these uncertain and especially unnerving times, and I look forward to apply these learnigs from now on in my daily life.

By Monica J

Apr 17, 2020

This is a great course where you will develop the skills to have significant happiness in your life. Or you will be able to explain why you and others are not happy. Tip: For best results: Do the rewirement exercises.

By Suzanne T

Apr 9, 2020

I had such a great time taking this course and I learned a lot about what helps us feel happy and fulfilled in life. I will be able to take what I've learned and put it into practice which will increase my well being.

By Allison

Mar 25, 2020

Amazing course full of practical exercises that can be applied daily to improve your happiness! Laurie Santos was an amazing and engaging professor, I was never bored during the course and wish it didn't have to end!

By Alfredo T A

Feb 17, 2020

The course taught me 3 things: 1. I understood that well-being seeks. 2. That well-being produce satisfactions and that all these bring a happy life. 3. That happiness is in me and depends on me.

Thanks Laurie Santos.

By Kayla G

May 22, 2018

I absolutely LOVED this course. The information and the scientific research done to support the information was phenomenal. I am planning on retaking this course once the ReWi app is supported with Android. Thank you!

By Gallka L

Apr 9, 2023

The greatest education I've ever got! This course really improved my life and helped me become more positive, confident, open-minded, and healthy. If you feel lonely, depressed or just seeking for changes, - welcome!

By Jamie R F

Nov 6, 2022

this course

has taught me a lot about how to figure our and reach my happiness. This course also provided

me with a lot helpful references and knowledge that will help me in my journey of finding what makes me happy.

By swati g

Feb 15, 2021

I came across the course when I needed it the most. Thank you professor Laurie for being guiding light in my life. I hope in future you come up with more such courses from which people all over the world can benefit.

By Kira Z

Jan 14, 2021

Amazing course. With the help of easy tools, which are available for every person in the world, encouraging, joyful and inspiring speaker really helps and teachs you to improve your life.

I am happy to be part of it.

By Jann C

Sep 25, 2020

I enjoyed it. I learned a lot. I am especially aware of not always listening to my mind. It has helped a lot in these times of Covid. I found as a 68 year old the navigation of the site a bit tricky but I did it.

By Desy C

Sep 23, 2020

I learned a lot from this course. Having a scientific based evidences help strengthening my beliefs that it works and feasible to achieve. I use all these in my work as a school counselor and psychologist. Thank you.

By Natalya Y

Aug 30, 2020

I found this course very encouraging and motivating. I want to express gratitude to Laurie Santos. Her course is very interesting and well designed. She is a smart, friendly and charming woman. Thank you very much!

By Kimberly L P

Aug 18, 2020

This was a great course - I would encourage others to participate, especially in today's environment of uncertainty. We need to focus on finding joy and happiness not only for ourselves but spreading joy to others.

By Kathryn M

Aug 10, 2020

Wonderful course! Learned so much In a really easy and digestible way that could be applied to my life. So glad this Is being offered to university students at Yale and shared more widely through Coursera. Thank you!

By Kelly B

Aug 6, 2020

This was a fantastic course! It will help you increase your happiness!! I shared it with many of my friends and coworkers. We all need to work harder at maintaining a calm body and mind especially during this time.

By Consuelo F

Jul 11, 2020

I'm glad I took this course. One way to stay productive during quarantine. Its been different and some days are harder than others but highly recommend it, it helped me give me balance and great new things I learned.

By Jen V

Jul 11, 2020

What a great course! It dispels myths about what people think makes them happy and provides the scientific evidence around what actually does. The lectures were a perfect addition to my daily walks during quarantine.

By Maaike H

Jul 3, 2020

Lovely course with very relevant information. The professor really makes everything sound easy and the videos are nice to watch. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone that is aiming for self-development.

By Rachel J

Jun 23, 2020

This course is extremely well organized and conducive to online learning. Tools are provided to assess well-being, develop habits fostering true happiness, and identify conditioned responses to ideas about happiness.

By Florencia L

Jun 16, 2020

I highly recommend this course! You'll discover how to become more aware of your well being and how to improve it! You become an observer of your own self and therefore how to live a better life and be happy with it.