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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 Ayush A

Apr 28, 2020

It was a nice and resourceful course. I learnt a lot of new things from thing course. My special thanks to the instructor and coursera for providing this course.

By Ginny K

Sep 24, 2019

It was a great course that offered important information, and supporting data, regarding useful lifelong skills which will definitely make us happier. Thank you!

By MORGAN,Lorena

Nov 19, 2018

Excelente curso! ideal para las personas que trabajan en coaching o en recursos humanos ya que te proporciona las herramientas para poder motivar a las personas.

By Susan C

May 27, 2018

Chock full (to this participant) of interesting, challenging, and opportunities for real behavioral changes and perceptions. Well worth the price of admission :)

By rashmi d

Mar 21, 2023

very well designed course. as a teacher i found the course useful in my personal and professional life. got enrolled in science of well being for teenagers too.

By Jaya g

Feb 1, 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed learning this course. Simple yet important reminders to have a more satisfying life. So many ways and ideas on how to implement the values.

By Henry W

Jun 22, 2022

This course has completely changed my life and has made me so much happier than I used to be. I would reccommend this course to anyone who wishes to be happier.

By Alexandra K

Jun 1, 2022

Great course with some very practical tools for anyone seeking better understing of the self and othes, as well as self-improvement . I highly recommend it!

By Will M

Oct 12, 2021

Extremely informative, and interesting too. Possibly the most useful information a person can know, and definitely the most impactful habits a person can build.

By hyeyoung s

Jun 15, 2021

i was very happy to have your class from korea .I will bear the genuine happiness in my mind and make my life feel great. thank you so much and i enjoyed a lot!

By Chrissy H

Feb 13, 2021

I thought this was a really cool course! Learning about ‘mis-warnings’ was really interesting. I also appreciated learning tools to head in the right direction.

By AmirHosein M

Oct 16, 2020

Something everyone should know and should be taught at school instead of all the things we don't actually need. great course, I took a lot from this. Thank you!

By Lindsay B

Oct 15, 2020

Extremely valuable information. It is worth the time to do this course. The fact that it is free is a beautiful and kind thing. Thank you for doing this Laurie!

By Orit A

Aug 3, 2020

Super interesting course with tools you can use right now to increase your wellbeing. Thoroughly enjoyed it and increased my levels of happiness in the process.

By Vania M

Jul 28, 2020

Excellent course! It gives you plenty of tools to be motivated, set personal goals, share with others and increase self-knowledge. I really enjoy it and learn.

By Tariq S

Jul 17, 2020

New stuff learned in this course that help to become a good human being. The most important take away was, owning things is not as important as create memories.

By Natalie E

Jul 13, 2020

I really enjoyed this course and found it extremely engaging with a wide range of tips to improve my wellbeing. It was the perfect tonic to the lockdown blues.

By Tatiana P Z

Jul 12, 2020

Excelentes los ejemplos, el apoyo en las investigaciones y todo lo relacionado con las guias practicas para incorporar las tecnicas aprendidas en la vida diaria

By D C

Jul 7, 2020

A wonderful look at what things can have such a positive change on your outlook. If happiness is your goal then this class is a great intro to finding yourself.

By Michelle T

Jul 6, 2020

This is a well put together course that teaches you tools and processes to help you start building a more positive mindset to achieve true happiness! Thank you!

By Carey C

Jun 29, 2020

This course was exceptional, illuminating and practical. It should be taught in all public schools in the nation as it would be transformative for our children.

By Ashok K

Jun 25, 2020

An excellent, with an easy going instructor presenting the hard data based facts in a conversational tone. I enjoyed doing it and I believe I have learned a lot

By Dr. R S I

Jun 22, 2020

I think this is an appropriate course in these uncertain times. Engaging, insightful and practical! Helped me create a growth mindset, all thanks to Dr. Santos!

By Jason Z

Jun 14, 2020

Loved it. So happy I signed up to take the course. The videos were awesome and very insightful. Thanks for all of your expertise and hosting such a great class.

By Rajesh N

Jun 5, 2020

Awesome Course. I blown away by the annoying feature of the mind and focus on the right thing that give immense happiness. Well done Professor. Hats off to you.