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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 YINGCHEN C

Jun 26, 2021

The most wonderful and necessary course that I ever took. I strongly recommend it to everyone.

By Maaike B

Mar 30, 2021

Loved this course! Thank you for giving me the tools to make changes in my life one by one :-)

By Tim A

Feb 22, 2021

Applicable and helpful. I really enjoyed the data-driven approach and it still wasn't 'heavy'.

By Sharon D

Nov 17, 2020

Really, really good. It's short and easy to do and the rewards are amazing. Highly recommended

By Bonnie S

Nov 9, 2020

I learned a lot and this course has helped me in my personal and professional life enormously!

By Juozas S

Oct 11, 2020

Thank you very much for great prepared material and interesting topic with deep mind thinking.

By Christy M

Oct 1, 2020

Extremely helpful information and engaging instructor. Will definitely use the tools learned.

By srishti s

Aug 20, 2020

fantastic content. great research simple and easy to understand pedagogy. Thanks Dr. Santos :)

By Lama K

Jul 25, 2020

Amazing course. I learned a lot and have recommended it to several people. Thanks, Dr. Santos!

By Susan M

Jul 20, 2020

It helpEd me start and maintain habits that will enrichment my life for years to come. Thanks!

By Adam C

Jul 20, 2020

Very user friendly, entertaining and practical - thank you so much - Adam (Adelaide Australia)

By Cecilia

Jul 19, 2020

Amazing course! I learned so many things - Laurie is so good!! I highly recommend this course.

By Corina M

Jul 11, 2020

This was a eye opening course on how the mind perceives events and it's effects on well-being.

By Danielle A

Jun 27, 2020

Loved the professor, loved the information, layout of the class, just everything was fabulous.

By Sami W

Jun 10, 2020

This course taught me so much and has given me concrete skills to make myself happier in life!

By Lomana T

Jun 4, 2020

This course brought nothing but happiness. I'm glad to take and will recommend it to everyone.

By Luis A V

May 31, 2020

Highly recommended for everyone looking to better appreciate life and to live it with purpose.

By Jennifer B

May 27, 2020

Thank you for offering this course during this trying scary time, it is exactly what I needed!

By Julia K

May 19, 2020

Amazingly engaging course that truly contributed to my levels of happiness. Thank you so much!

By Morgan H

May 11, 2020

What a lovely experience, Thank you so much. I feel more confident, happy and proud of myself.

By April P

May 7, 2020

I have learned things I will take with me! Happiness forming habits :) Wonderful course ya'll!

By Amy

May 5, 2020

Thank you and I will be using what I've learned from this class for the rest of my adult life.

By Nancy L

Apr 29, 2020

This course really helped me to develop an articulate plan for increasing my happiness factor.

By Zoe S

Sep 18, 2019

Excellent course. Dr. Laurie Santos is great. The information shared is very valuable. Thanks!

By Amol N G

Jul 8, 2019

Excellent course. A must do for most people. Prof Santos is superb in delivery of the content.