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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

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.

GK

Jun 2, 2019

I have taken a dozen courses online. This is the most challenging and fulfilling course I have taken so far. And I believe that the course shall be beneficial to all people in different walks of life.

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By Azita G

Jun 3, 2020

Brilliant & the learnings are profound! Thank you Prof. Laurie, Coursera and team for sharing this with the world.

By Ethan B

Jun 1, 2020

Best course I’ve ever taken online. It was truly interesting:) I can’t wait to read more research from dr. Santos!

By Rohit U

May 19, 2020

recommended for every one...there is always scope to me more happy and positive and this course helps you with it,

By Abigail V

May 16, 2020

Loved it. It was a lot of fun and an impactful course for the better. It helps you steer your course to happiness.

By catherine m

May 14, 2020

What a joy! This course was evidence based interesting and applicable to my life right now. Thanks so much Laurie.

By Candy W

Apr 28, 2020

Great course that has a good combination of knowledge and practical homework. It is easy to follow and understand.

By Joe L

Apr 28, 2020

I really enjoy this class. Other than the quiz being a little buggy, everything is beyond my expectations. Thanks!

By Annabelle M

Apr 22, 2020

Very positive mindset training these weeks rewired my thinking. Good material and course on making oneself better.

By James S

Apr 10, 2020

Outstanding course....The professor was fun and engaging--this course was absolutely well worth it in these times.

By Sorin D

Mar 9, 2020

Such a great course ! Strongly recommend it, it will positively affect the way you see the environment around you.

By Dionne L

Dec 28, 2019

Thoroughly enjoyed this course in particular identifying the emperical evidence for how/why these strategies work.

By Nicole P

Dec 2, 2019

Great course! Definitely gives you new perspectives in managing your well being in today's very distracting world.

By Jennifer L

Oct 9, 2019

Excellent usage of your time! Go take the class, I truly, profoundly impacts your happiness level. How can it not?

By Namood-e-Sahar

Feb 5, 2019

There are maximum only 5 stars to rate....wish I could give 10 stars to this course. Thank You Professor Laurie :)

By jorge s

Aug 27, 2018

excelente curso, enseña cosa que parecen obvias y no lo son, es motivante y ayuda a ser feliz, cumple el objetivo.

By Hsiao W C

Jun 24, 2018

Very insightful and it provided me with tools that I am now applying in my everyday life in an effort to be happy.

By chance b

Jul 25, 2023

This is a great course. I recommend it for all college and high school students. great introduction into wellness

By Carolina C

Aug 4, 2022

Very interesting course and content! It was very pleasent to learn from Laurie, she explains things very clearly.

By Gabriela M

May 9, 2022

Amazing course and I think everybody who is interested in finding happiness from within should take this course.

By Natalie A

Feb 14, 2022

It was time well spent - illuminating the simple truths and then putting in the effort to make the shift. Thanks!

By Catherine A

Sep 8, 2021

This was my very first college course (I am 57 years old) and I loved it! Laurie Santos is an amazing professor!

By Chancey A

Jul 20, 2021

This course is one of the best I've taken I received so much insight and applicable information from this course.

By Alexandra d C C I

Jun 9, 2021

Es un curso muy interesante y la forma en la que está presentado lo hace bastante atractivo y fácil de completar.

By Glenda S

May 18, 2021

Studying

Learning here has been an awesome experience. I look forward to learning more from a new mentor Dr.Santos