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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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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 Hanlu D

Jun 2, 2020

This course is integral to a high quality-of-life and becoming the best person you can be, for yourself and for others. Everyone should take this course. And it should probably be taken by high-schoolers so they don't have to waste time doing things they think they want to do... but it's actually what others want them to do. It'll make young people prioritize their time making experiences and enjoying life for themselves, rather than for Instagram.

By Jayne E L

Oct 27, 2020

The Science of Well Being is an outstanding course, and Professor Santos is an excellent communicator. Her chill, intelligent, open, and honest approach is refreshing and engaging. The course takes you on a journey of how the mind influences our perspective of happiness, and what we can do to take it by the reins and redirect it. The only negative I found with the course is it was too short, or it needs a follow up class. I was sad to have it end.

By Peter R

Jun 10, 2020

This course should be mandatory for Americans everywhere! Prof Santos walked us through some data-driven findings and insights that I found surprising and illuminating, especially in the area of "annoying habits" of the mind. As a retired Theme park executive with 35+ years work experience managing large teams (and as a father) I found these lessons extremely valuable and i have been recommending the course to former co-workers and students alike.

By RogerAtt

Nov 30, 2020

The Science of Well-Being is outstanding, insightful, effective, exceptional, doable, thought-provoking, timely, highly recommended, rational, reasonable, rewarding, " a just what the doctor order kind of experience ", fitting for our times. It is an antidote for discouragement, disappointment, and distress. It mitigates mistaken and misplaced ambitions.

So then, take the class... And see for yourself... I don't think you will be disappointed.

By Nayeli G

Jun 8, 2020

I have to say that even though I knew a lot of the things that this course talked about, I only had superficial information. I mean, who doesn't realize that sleeping better, eating healthy, being social, exercising, and meditating is good? Of course it is! But knowing the science behind it certainly makes it take much more meaning. I'd recommend this course to anyone looking to understand how and why those things make us feel better and happier.

By CARMEN R M G

Mar 2, 2020

I discovered that Well being is more about enjoying life in all the extensions, that we have to remember to savory every minute of it. I love how now I appreciate seeing more acts of kindness, gratitude every way I going and be able to help others to enjoy and celebrate life no matter what is the situation is always something positive in every challenge. I want to thanks Coursera, Yale University and the teacher for share this wonderful course.

By Elisa W

Jul 10, 2018

This class is incredible. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to take it. Professor Santos and the lectures are so engaging and they alone made me so happy, my happiness scores raised before I even practiced the rewirements. Everything is well-planned, interesting and easy to follow. I learned a lot about myself, gained a healthier perspective and tools for happiness that will last a lifetime. Great and important work – everyone TAKE THIS COURSE!

By Maria d l M G L

Sep 14, 2020

It has been fantastic, I did not think that studying "The Science of Well-being" was going to be so beneficial in my life. I would recommend to everyone to take this wonderful course. Deciding to learn to be happy is entirely possible.

Ha sido fantástico, no pensé que cursar "La cienca del bienestar" iba a ser tan beneficioso en mi vida. Recomendaría a todo el mundo hacer este curso maravilloso. Decidir aprender a ser feliz es totalmente posible.

By Luis R C

Sep 12, 2020

There is so much to learn about ourselves that it can take a whole lifetime to do so; and not knowing enough can impact the way we feel and how happy we are. The Science of Well Being course provided me with tools based on scientific research and analysis allowing me to focus on those things that would bring long lasting joy. By participating in this program and applying the knowledge shared I have definitively upgraded the quality of my life.

By Diviya D C

Apr 5, 2020

This was the first online course that I actually managed to complete. I've been adding courses to my dashboard for years and feeling pretty virtuous about it, but this course was interesting, interactive, and taught so brilliantly. The teaching was fantastic, the instructor Laurie Santos is funny, smart, and teaches in an engaging way. There is a plethora of online resources on happiness, but this course really motivated me and impacted my life.

By Imran K

Jun 5, 2021

This is a wonderful course that encourages you to self reflect on your own happiness. It's a course which is based on behavioral science and neuroscience. The course encourages you to reflect on your own habits and thought processes and to try to rewire the way that you think and behave. It's a course which is logically ordered and has a logical progression. This course is highly recommended for those wishing to reflect on their own well-being.

By Mame F D

Sep 15, 2020

This course has provided me with enlightening insights into techniques and tools with scientifically based research which have guided me to multiple ways to build and maintain my personal wellbeing. This was the perfect nudge for me to start a journey of behavioural change and character strengthening for the better. Thanks Yale University for sharing this course and thanks Coursera for making it available for free. I recommend this course 100%.

By Catalina F A

Apr 17, 2022

I loved the course and the teacher! She is so down to earth and communicates with great ease. Excellent teacher.

As for the course, I got so much out of it I wish I could pass the information on locally in my homwotwn in Mexico to many students that struggle with life issues. I think this kind of knowledge should be standarized in all schools so students could to have a better perspective of life.

I am so thankful to Professor Laurie Santos!

By Andreas R

Mar 1, 2021

Fantastic course, 5 stars without thinking twice. I am professionally working with the science of wellbeing, but I found the course very useful, nevertheless. I would recommend it to everybody, since you can take out of the course, whatever you need for yourself. For beginners it would be mind-blowing, I would expect. But also specialists know that actual change need time and this is a wonderful program to change for the better for everyone...

By Josephine W

Aug 6, 2019

I am quite a bit older than most of the college students and have learned most of what is taught here through experience and hard knocks. The students are lucky that this has now been researched and they can learn this earlier in life to live a better life. So glad to see this information shared with the world. I sound like an old fogey but in my day there was nothing like this and no opportunities to learn this stuff like this. Excellent!

By Laura m

Jun 11, 2020

Perfect class to take especially during this difficult time in our world with the Covid19 pandemic spreading across the world. And then to throw in the Black Live Matters movement and exposing how racist our country is. The George Floyd murder was absolutely awful and the result is the loss of a human being and a major shakeup in our country on how black people are treated by the police. We all need more happiness in our lives. Great course!!

By Anusha C

Apr 28, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. The course taught me how to actually implement what I learnt rather than just learning. The strategies in this course have helped me build new habits & maintain consistency, as well. The overall course content is very insightful and interesting. The Professor was very engaging too. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wishes to learn about what factors actually influence our happiness in life. Thank You.

By Jenarda D

Jun 11, 2020

Such perfect timing in offering this course on line. With the Covid-19 pandemic effecting so many of us, Laura Santos was a welcoming ray of sunshine. The class was easy to follow and helped me to put so many things in perspective. I obtained a great deal of information and have adopted new healthy habits that I plan to utilize daily...and even if I forget from time to time, I know that it's okay too. Thanks Professor Santos for sharing!

By Jennifer B

Jun 7, 2020

This really is a great course! The instructor helps you understand how the mind works and discusses research that shows that things and even certain accomplishments don't make you as happy as you think they will, or that the enjoyment or happiness they bring diminishes drastically over time. It helps one build good habits that will lead to a much happier state of mind than can be achieved by just earning money and buying things, for example.

By Melanie H

Jun 17, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed this class and learned so much. This course has helped me take a step back and look at what is really important in life. I can successfully say that I actually changed parts of my life and I am now more naturally and more consistently happy because of it. This course was engaging and thought provoking. I encourage anyone who is ready to look at their life under a new microscope and make changes, start with this course!

By Farida K

Dec 1, 2020

As a 77 year old recent retiree, I thoroughly enjoyed this course. I wish I had done it much earlier in my life as it would have helped me get through many difficult challenges and stresses encountered. I aim to use what I have learned to increase my sense of well-being for the rest of my life. Adopting the rewirements contributes not only to personal fulfillment but also to our compassion, empathy and understanding of others.

Thank you.

By Ana M

Jul 22, 2020

I just completed this course. The teacher is fantastic and the content is very relevant. The course not only gives a good overview of how our minds trick us into thinking that something is good for us, but also lists techniques we could use to improve the quality of our lives. I learned a lot about the science behind the course and personal well-being. There are also additional materials/links for those who want to explore the topics more.

By Soumendra S

Jun 26, 2020

This course teaches a great deal of life. The only con in this course is you will not get any result unless or until you apply it. Now being happy or sad completely the responsibility of mine.

The interviews and proven concepts make me believe in the concept and theories described in the course. The professor explains things really well. Thanks for sharing this deep knowledge to the public who can not attend Yale. Thanks a lot and respect.

By Jim M

May 5, 2021

I think in our hearts we know what should make us happy, It seems simple. This course was excellent in explaining the most up to date theories and got you to "rewire" by practicing ways to interpret the way you think about happiness. the course work was broken down into manageable pieces that were easy to achieve and understand. I am glad I took the time to do the course and I am determined to use the tools it provided me to stay happier.

By Daniel A G

Oct 28, 2020

In the beginning, I thought this is just another fancy course that tells you how to be happy. After the second week, the full power of the course unfolded. The combination of hard science on mental health and well-being, the constant invitation from the outstanding Prof. Lauri Santos to put things into practice, and the great structure of the course had a profound impact on me. I'd really like to see follow up courses that dive deeper in.