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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 Janis G

May 31, 2020

Very experiential and engaging course! Includes many helpful tools for enhancing happiness. Practical language I can easily communicate to my therapy clients. Highly recommend!

By Morgan M

May 26, 2020

I loved the information presented in this course and really feel like there are ways to apply the knowledge I learned over the last few weeks to bring simple joys into my life.

By Comedian (

May 25, 2020

So many people have opinions about happiness, but this course is amazing because it is packaged well, extremely well research and insights are backed with research not opinion.

By Sukh K

May 18, 2020

What a wonderfully refreshing and thought provoking course. Exceptional content and facilitating - truly life changing. Thank you for your passion and commitment to this topic.

By William A W

May 16, 2020

Great course in general. You learn the psychology, background and practices to help build great habits that you can implement everyday to understand and be aware of happiness.

By CHANDRAMOHAN G

May 10, 2020

Excellent course and well designed.

This course has to be recommended to all the people.

I congratulate the Professor for introducing the happiness factors in a convincing way.

By Michael S

Nov 18, 2019

This course was fantastic. Dr. Castro is very relatable. The content is easy to digest and apply. It will really make a difference if you implement the strategies she outlines.

By Tom F

Oct 1, 2019

Very interesting and in depth-course! Provides also some new insights. Especially about how are mind tricks us and that material aspects are less important then we might think.

By Sandra M

Jun 25, 2018

This course has made such a lasting difference with my well-being and has helped me be more calm when anxiety strikes. Never expected the outcomes would be so great personally.

By Sailesh M

May 16, 2018

It's such a wonderful course. It is surely life changing. There are not only insights to help us understand what's coming in our way but also the techniques to clear the path.

By Charles H B

Jul 20, 2024

This course has indeed increased my happiness. The strategies taught in this course have certainly helped me in my relationships with my wife, children, and broader community!

By john e

Jan 30, 2024

Much gratitude going out to Coursera for providing this course for all this time, and many many thanks to Professor Santos for sharing her efforts on such a universal project

By Savannah

May 14, 2023

This course was so much fun and informative! I look forward to the version for teens and feel this was something that needed this easy to follow step back away from the world.

By Aman S

Jan 15, 2023

This is an exceptionally best course out there I recommend it should be taught in every institution.

Every person should know all this to live a great life. This is the basics.

By Victoria L

Sep 12, 2022

This is a life changing class. You will find yourself not only taking the class once, but re-listening to the materials over and over again. It's very soothing for the soul.

By maryam m

Dec 9, 2021

I want to express my heartfelt grattidue to Professor Santos and Yala Universitty to provide such an amazing course which helped people alot to make a better and happier life.

By Elmari D

Apr 19, 2021

Thank you for this very informative course. I have been reading on and teaching well-being for many years, but liked the scientific and practical way you presented the course.

By daniel v

Mar 29, 2021

muy bueno el curso y el profesor fue demasiado explicativo lo cual es acertado para mi gusto agradezco las ennseñanzas que dejan para que las apliquemos a nuestro diario vivir

By Bertha A

Jan 28, 2021

Thank you!! You have an amazing skills to communicate, I've learned so much during these uncertain times. I am practicing gratitude, kindness and of course social connections.

By Raquel P G

Jan 8, 2021

Me ha encantado el curso, sigo a Laurie en sus podcast y me parece super interesante y con sentido todo lo que he aprendido. Nosotros tenemoes en nuestra mano el ser felices.

By Louise R

Nov 24, 2020

Absolutely life changing - what an amazing insight into happiness and wellbeing. I've raved about this course to anyone who will listen. Worth your time and effort. Thank you!

By Khodeza B

Nov 20, 2020

I think, everyone should attend this such type of life science course. I am grateful to all concerns and authorities of Yale University and specially Professor Laurie Santos.

By C S S

Oct 31, 2020

A must do course for all beginners joining the Coursera platform. This will open a new perspective when followed properly increasing not just happiness but also mental health.

By María d C e G r

Oct 29, 2020

I really enjoy this course very much and I am shure I am going to creat new habits in my life working very hard and also keep going in my goals and challenges and dont give up

By Pamela T

Aug 25, 2020

The course material is right on point with aligning happiness and satisfaction. I'm excited to keep using the techniques provided as I'm sure it will be a lifelong commitment.