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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

JH

Jun 5, 2020

I couldn't have asked for a better class to be offered during this time. Got to learn a lot about myself and why I think or do certain things without even thinking about it. Thank you for this course!

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.!

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By Vishal D K

Nov 12, 2020

This is really great course. It helps me a lot in my physical, emotional, cognitive and social development.

By Catalina S B

Nov 11, 2020

Uno de los mejores cursos para lograr un gran crecimiento personal y empoderamiento para quien lo tome.

By Jim W

Sep 10, 2020

I found The Science of Well Being course experience to be highly enlightening and very positive.

Jim Walters

By Janani K

Sep 8, 2020

It was a great experience to attend this course and thanks to Professor Laurie Santos for all her lectures.

By Emma P G

Aug 6, 2020

This course helped me in so many ways. It talks about so many thinks with scientific evidence. it's a must!

By Sylvia K G V

Aug 5, 2020

It was awesome! I recommend it so much! I loved how the professor explained everything it was crystal clear

By Isabel S

Aug 2, 2020

I loved the content and the professor. She transmits a very kind vibe in the videos and I found that great!

By Shannan W

Jul 30, 2020

This was a great experience and was taught well. I have learn much and my life is definitely better for it.

By Katelin B

Jul 27, 2020

Wonderful course, wonderful lecturer, beneficial knowledge. I would recommend that everyone do this course!

By Zander M

Jul 27, 2020

Amazing course! Dr. Santos really lays the foundations for happiness. All you have to do is start building!

By MJReyes

Jul 23, 2020

Well researched, excellent material, great source of valuable life skills. Everyone should take this course

By dimitris f

Jul 14, 2020

It is an excellent course it terms of how scientific data can be applied on every day habits and practices.

By Andrada G

Jul 6, 2020

Great content with a lot of science backed data and interesting practical tasks. Would highly recommend it.

By Caitlin W

Jul 1, 2020

Great course! It definitely helped me during quarantine to stay sane and to start some very healthy habits!

By Dr V V N P R

Jul 1, 2020

Awesome , trendsetting , unique and amalgam of new trends and traditional values embedded in cross cultures

By Samuel R

Jun 26, 2020

Wonderful professor and a whole lot of new/interesting/relevant/helpful information and key life takeaways!

By Paige L

Jun 24, 2020

Such a great course that makes you truly re-think or rather rewire yourself for happiness in your own life.

By Jessica d S C

Jun 22, 2020

Very enjoyable and informative. Hopefully it will help me continue to increase my happiness and well-being.

By Neha J

Jun 14, 2020

Very very helpful. I think it makes your life happier- which is what we all are aiming for in our lives :-)

By RENITA F

Jun 6, 2020

I have thoroughly enjoyed taking the course. I have learned so much from it. Would recommend to my peers.

By Claire L F

Jun 5, 2020

Just an amazing class, teacher, and also very supporting students ! I'm so happy I followed the 10 weeks :)

By Rachel B

Jun 5, 2020

This was a brilliant course discussing so many fascinating studies, presented in such a digestible fashion.

By Hannah O

Jun 3, 2020

A very good course! Easy enough but also encourages critical thinking and is very applicable to daily life!

By Chris K

Jun 1, 2020

Remarkable course. I will follow the path of evidence-based practices to happiness for the rest of my life

By Dani L

Jun 1, 2020

Fabulous combination of science, data, relatable every day life and of course a fun and engaging professor.