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About the Course

NEW TEEN VERSION AVAILABLE HERE: https://roshoesn.top/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

JP

May 18, 2020

This course is well worth the time and commitment and came out of this course with some valuable information and tools. I feel the more people that take the course, the better we can be as a society.

CM

Nov 13, 2020

Awesome course. Many people suffer from depression and this course is great to understand and shift your state of mind. Can't solve a problem if you don't truly understand what's causing the problem.

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By Helen H

Oct 26, 2020

This is a great and important course with a great and engaged teacher.

We have to take of ourselves and others and this is a course giving directions on how we can do it.

By Alessandra M

Oct 16, 2020

This course was such a nice discovery for me. It literally walked with me during hard times. Contents are useful, interesting and illuminating and the teacher is lovely.

By Angelica D

Aug 28, 2020

Increible curso, me encantao 10/10. Como se esmararon en hacerlo, mis Felicitaciones y reconocimiento a labuena labor. Me voy encantada de eset curso. Gracias Profesora!

By Magdalena W

Aug 17, 2020

Such a great course. Everyone should do it and integrate new great routines their lives, which will help to be more positive. So happy I managed to complete this course.

By Marcos A S

Aug 16, 2020

It was a pleasure to be with professor Laurie Santos, her students and guests in this journey to a happier life and to learn how science can help us to reach well-being.

By Radenac A

Aug 3, 2020

A great course! I have learned many techniques supported by science to increase my well-being. I also feel more resilient to go through these difficult times (Covid-19).

By Kathleen N

Jul 26, 2020

Points out the obvious that we often need to be reminded. Offers practical exercises to focus and incorporate strategies into your daily life to improve your well being.

By Mangesh B

Jul 26, 2020

Excellent Course. Learned many scientifically researched insights. Really going to help to work on personal mastery. Grateful to Yale University and Laurie Santos Ma'am.

By Marta V

Jul 24, 2020

Excellent course offered by an amazing and engaging professor. Highly recommend for serious students wanting to learn more about the science of happiness and well-being.

By Norma N

Jul 17, 2020

The Science of Well-Being is relevant, practical, useful and fulfilling/rewarding. Your well-being and happiness levels will be boosted. I enjoyed this course immensely.

By Saliny A

Jul 9, 2020

This course was so insightful. I cannot thank Coursera enough for hosting this course. It really did change my perception in a whole lot of way, a better way. Thank You.

By April D

Jun 25, 2020

This a wonderful class I would higher recommend this to anyone who wants a new perspective on life. To learn how to rewrite your brain through solid science is amazing .

By John Q

Jun 22, 2020

Excellent course! Uncovers interesting details about the pursuit of happiness, pointing out that things we would intellectually expect to make us happy actually do not.

By Laura

Jun 8, 2020

A wonderful course filled with research-based practices and explanations that can be directly and immediately applied into one's life to promote wellbeing and happiness!

By Katy B

May 29, 2020

This course delivered on every expectation and came at the perfect time in my life. I have told so many friends and family members about it and hope they take advantage.

By viswajit i

May 27, 2020

Fantastic course! Backed by solid research, presented engagingly with appropriately spaced exercises to practice skills. Laurie Santos is a treat to watch and listen to.

By Toya B

Apr 18, 2020

I am truly glad I invested time and money into taking this course. I learned so much and benefited by seeing my happiness increase by the rewirements. Amazing results!

By Lyn B

May 30, 2018

Excellent course, I really enjoyed it. I was already aware of many of the concepts, I took the course to deepen my knowledge and it certainly achieved that. Thank you!

By Thu T

Jul 30, 2024

Great course! This course confirms that a lot of factors that contribute to my happiness are not too difficult to achieve. Consistent application to daily lives is key.

By Naiquan G

Mar 3, 2024

I recommend this course for anyone who's looking to really have a rubric for building a better life for themselves (mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually).

By Tadas P

Aug 27, 2023

Definitely worth your time if you are interested in well-being, communication, relationships, healthy mental habits, and so on.

Thank You Laurie. Have a wonderful life.

By Vera P

Feb 26, 2023

Excellent course and amazing instructor. Laurie is definitely really passionate about what she teaches! 1000% recommended for those who a looking to live a better life.

By Cindy B

Jan 31, 2023

Thank you for this course. It is really helpful for me especially dealing with my daily battles and mental health. I am able to keep learning and developing new habits.

By Jake Z

Dec 18, 2022

The lectures were in a consumable and enjoyable format. I loved the reliance on studies to drive the conversations, including many that happened within the past decade.