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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 Willie G

Jul 5, 2020

Tremendous course that I cannot recommend highly enough. This is self counselling and self cognitive therapy at it's best. Such a simple course and idea with such a dramatic effect. Thank you Ms Santos.

By Jennifer M

Jun 28, 2020

Loved this course and have been recommending it to colleagues, friends and family! I've been able to acquire some new coping (and thriving) strategies during a difficult time. Many thanks, Prof. Santos!

By Sarah H

Jun 25, 2020

I really liked the course, the format, the theory and studies presented.

My overall happiness score increased and I will go back and try to implement more of the possible means to live a happier life :)

By Albert K

Jun 13, 2020

This is definitely one of the best courses that I have ever taken. Thank you for allowing us to take this course online and self-paced, Albert (originally from New Jersey, but now living in Singapore).

By Ashley S

Jun 12, 2020

One of the most impactful and life affirming courses I have taken. This course was life changing.. hands down. The fact that we can rewire our brains and become happier with small changes is incredible.

By Jennifer B

Jun 11, 2020

The course was intended to fill some time during the pandemic. The results have been tenfold. I learned to center myself, be grateful for the small things, and redefined my measure of a successful life.

By Melisa B

Jun 9, 2020

I really enjoyed learning the content of this class. I really think it could help many more if everyone took a minute to follow it and use it in everyday life. Thank you so much for teaching this class.

By Marina H

Jun 8, 2020

Informative, interesting, and well-researched. I will continue to use the tools I learned in this course to improve my well-being in the future. Great course to take during 2020 Quarantine and beyond :)

By Kristin B

Jun 7, 2020

This course was absolutely exceptional! I cannot think of a better way Yale & Coursera could have paid it forward when so many needed this so much. I have forever grateful & forever changed! Thank you!!

By Nick R

May 30, 2020

Awesome course with a lot of really interesting content. Very manageable workload (I was able to complete each week in a sitting per week) and well run course. Laurie is great! Thanks for offering this.

By Greg H

May 29, 2020

An amazing course, really interesting information on how the brain works and you are given tangible activities / actions to do to change. I highly recommend this class, one of the best I have ever done.

By Ishita P

May 27, 2020

So glad I decided to participate in this course! It has really helped me find the true meaning of happiness in life. Loved how we were given the chance to take what we learned and apply it in real life!

By keira s

May 7, 2020

truely eye opening course behind the science of making yourself feel better. It impacts all aspects of yours and others lives. Only take the course if you are willing to commit to change in your habits.

By Mughal J K

Jan 4, 2020

It was one of the most amazing and enriching experience of my life.Dr Laurie Santos is an exceptionally good instructor and i will always remain indebted to her. What an amazing teacher she is ! awesome

By Enrique R C

Sep 3, 2019

One of the best courses I have done in my life... and I've done loads! My sense of satisfaction with life has improved, I'm calmer these days, more creative and more active. A course everyone should do.

By Sophie M

Apr 21, 2018

Wonderful course! I could listen to Dr. Santos forever. She has found a perfect balance between theory and putting things into practice. Thank you for this enriching lectures with a hint of great humor!

By natalia m o

Nov 2, 2023

Tremendo curso basado en evidencia científica y con foco de aplicabilidad en tu propia vida. Gracias totales a Dra. Laurie y equipo! fue realmente muy interesante y una grata experiencia de aprendizaje

By Nikki R

Oct 8, 2022

Absolutely brilliant! I have found this course to be a helpful guide to develop my own self awareness, as well as a supplement to my applied Psychology paper. I have recommended it to several people

By Nandini G

Jun 19, 2021

Though I already knew a lot of the stuff already covered in the class , it was refreshing to see a different perspective and research data behind the good ideas and practices . I recommend the course !

By Zoraya M O V

May 5, 2021

Excellent course, it is incredible that we have happiness at hand and we will ingo it, the studies they did surprised me, today to continue with what I have learned, I have a goal to achieve. thank you

By Patrícia A

Sep 25, 2020

O curso é muito didático e traz vários insights interessantes para quem está repensando em adquirir hábitos mais saudáveis além de também ensinar estratégias e ferramentas para alcançar seus objetivos.

By MARIANNE P G

Aug 8, 2020

I loved it!!!! It's very well prepared and it's easy to follow, short lectures and ton of benefits! Thank you Laurie so much, I was able to launch my coaching business because of it! Thanks so so much!

By Dorota L

Jul 22, 2020

Loved it!

We live in such challenging times and well being of our mental heath has to be a priority for all of us! This course offers great tools to assist us on this journey to our personal HAPPINESS!

By Alejandra R

Jul 17, 2020

Excelente ! Engloba una visión clara y actualizada de los mas recientes estudios realizados sobre bienestar. Ofrece una excelente perspectiva de afrontar la realidad para vivir en plenitud y bienestar.

By Meg B

Jul 10, 2020

Had a great time with this course. The videos were of high quality. The majority of the material was scientifically based. My favorite part was the final assignment where we could interact with others!