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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

SR

May 12, 2022

I​ cannot believe that my happiness score has improved so much from these 10 weeks. The material was enjoyable and straightforward and I loved my weekly challenges. Thank you to Laurie & the team!

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.

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By Pam T

May 18, 2020

I loved this course!!! What a great wake up call on insight to the true meaning and misconceptions of happiness. I learned daily tools to keep my positive change forever. Thank you!

By Gretchen K

May 9, 2020

Wonderful course, amazing how our minds "trick" us. I'm very glad for this course and I'm grateful that Yale made it free and I happened upon it. Thank you for creating this course.

By Jane K A

Apr 30, 2020

I am impressed by this course. Realizing that I have spent a considerable amount of time mis-wanting, I plan to improve. I am for sure more conscious of wanting and ways to improve.

By Laura A P

Apr 30, 2020

Thank you, this was a great way to get reWired during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the world on pause it's given me the opportunity to unwind and take part in learning something new.

By Koide Y

Apr 3, 2020

Now that anxiety is swirling around, it's worth learning well-being to look at your feet. There are many articles and book citations, so you can learn theoretically and objectively.

By Kate D

Mar 30, 2020

I found this course to be helpful in boosting my overall mood, and improving my quality of life! The professor was really engaging and created a good online environment to learn in!

By Sissy M

Mar 17, 2020

A terrific way to rewire old habits into new ones. If you're someone that needs encouragement to make a change, you will definitely be inspired during- and after taking this course!

By Silvana D d C

Oct 28, 2019

I loved this course...the material was very interesting and the professor did a great job keeping me engaged. The suggested readings, videos and interviews were all very insightful.

By Jadelle C

Aug 25, 2019

An amazing course that taught me the truth about happiness and how achievable it actually is. The case studies are presented in an easy to understand way where it's also memorable.

By Deborah

Mar 8, 2019

interesting and helpful for changes in daily life. As well provides scientific information to back up discussions. Able to communicate with others better regarding this information.

By Seroja M

Dec 4, 2018

I like the way the course is structured. The contents are simple, easy to comprehend and those that I can relate to,. I like the way the facilitator is taking us through the course.

By #KGS F R

Oct 13, 2024

legitimately changed my life for the better, I know have a better understanding on what to do forward in my life and will refer to this course whenever I have to. Honestly amazing.

By Dipti s

Feb 7, 2024

I'm very great ful to say that I'm very happy to learn the science of well being course . Thank you for providing us that type of course it's may help me for my upcoming journey.

By Julie M

Mar 23, 2023

Excellent class based on sound research. Fun learning environment and professor is fun and engaging. Lots of great takeaways and helpful advice on how to improve your well-being.

By Girish S

Jan 19, 2023

It was an excellent Course, the speaker was an expert with a very explainable speech, and I got the opportunity to learn a very important side of Well-Being with correct happiness.

By andrea S

Jan 3, 2023

An engaging 10 week course, with lots of interesting content. I really enjoyed this course. The sections were manageable and meaningful.

I have recommended this course to my friends

By Hernan O

Mar 14, 2022

Muy buen curso, con muchisimos soportes de investigacion, de verdad lo hace reflexionar y le entrega recursos para mejorar en terminos de bienestar. Excelente inversion de tiempo.

By Claudia A

Jan 17, 2022

During confinement and a lot of anxiety about our kids' future, this course helped me become more grateful and focus more on the good things we have and on hope for a better future

By Rolla K

Aug 30, 2021

A life changing course. I loved it. It has helped me to cope with lockdown as well as pick up daily habits which have made a huge difference in my perspective of what happiness is.

By LAURA P

Feb 23, 2021

Laurie Santos is really engaging. I found the course interesting and helpful and found a lot of academic material which is really worthwhile to read and use to strengthen practice.

By Anita P

Jan 20, 2021

A much needed course for all of us to think about. I hope i am able to teach a few things mentioned here to my 7 year son right from this age and help him be more happy and content

By Kathrine C

Oct 13, 2020

I really enjoyed the course. It changed how I think about what one needs to do to be happy, eased my stress and help me to cope with a life challenge and stress from this pandemic.

By NUR M B M

Sep 19, 2020

The course taught me how to REALLY happy. Not the happiness that is socially constructed but the happiness that could really make one self satisfied. Thanks for having this course!

By NAVYASREE S

Aug 10, 2020

Love this course! Best class I’ve taken. I teach Social Skills and there are so many things I can incorporate into my classes as well as tools I can use in my own life! - Thank You

By L S

Jul 21, 2020

This course is great!!! It gives you practical tips on how boost your happiness and make you realize that the only person responsible for your happiness is you. Highly recommended.