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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....

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SD

Aug 4, 2020

Nice course. Coursera helps me a lot with give me financial freedom. I want to do more course from this platform like meditation, mindfulness, etc. Etc. Please coursera help me. Thank you. Love you.

TD

Jan 18, 2021

This course has exceeded all of my expectations! If you are on the fence and wondering if it's worth your time, ask yourself this: "Who else is going to put forth the effort towards my well-being?"

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By Emily H

Jun 3, 2021

I really enjoyed this course. I enjoyed the academic aspects relating to looing at various studies and also the practical aspects which hopefully I can continue to use.

By Sihara J

Mar 31, 2021

A very lively course with a clear course content which taught me many new things. Very useful and true to life. The Instructor was excellent. Thank you, it was amazing.

By Marcia T

Dec 14, 2020

Taking this course was an amazing and eye-opening experience. Dr. Santos is engaging, knowledgeable and presented the lessons in a very easy to learn and practical way.

By Andreas V M

Nov 1, 2020

It is a very well structured course, it shows a great preparation from Professor Laurie Santos, I enjoyed it a lot, surely I´ll take some more courses in this platform.

By Juan C G C

Oct 21, 2020

It was truly pleasure to attend this course. Dr Santos shows a perspective of happiness combined with science that is marvelous. I recommend this course to any person.

By Sania A

Oct 12, 2020

Amazing! Really gave me a new perspective towards my well-being and how happiness is right in front of us, but we are blinded by social comparisons. Keep it up, Laurie!

By Lynne H

Aug 14, 2020

I started the course to listen to the science part and was transported myself into part of the science by the end. I benefited and learnt a lot from this course.

By Kevin A E

Jul 29, 2020

Engaging, fascinating and filled with practical science based learnings about how to live a better more happy and fulfilled life! I can recommend this course to anyone.

By Chandra L G

Jul 28, 2020

I really enjoyed the course. The professor was very engaging and helpful in her instruction. I feel a change in my well being since beginning and completing the course.

By Sandra E

Jul 8, 2020

Professor was truly engaged. This course changed my happiness meter and wellness outlook. I am sincerely blessed to have come across this course in my internet travels.

By Rohan J

Jul 5, 2020

A very enlightening course on the biases and misconceptions around happiness. Very practical-oriented as it should be. Well-being can't just ever be theoretical only :)

By Dr. L D S

Jul 2, 2020

Perfect course for those, who need to alter your reference points in your life. I assure after the completion of this course your happiness score drastically increases.

By Faith Y

Jun 29, 2020

First online course that I’ve done and it set the bar really high for me. This is something everyone should take in order to find the true meaning of a purposeful life.

By Kristina P

Jun 29, 2020

This course helped me to bring my focus back to what really brings me happiness in my life. I highly recommend taking these 10 weeks to change your life for the better!

By J. B

Jun 23, 2020

Great course, very thoughtful to make it available free of charge especially during a time like this. I know it helped me and I am sure it did the same for many others.

By Emily M R

Jun 13, 2020

Amazing course that has helped me through the weird moments of 2020 so far. So much I can take away from this course and use elsewhere in my life. Would 100% recommend.

By Patricia B

Jun 12, 2020

I am very impressed by the material in the course and the professor. The course has helped me navigate through a lot unknowns in both my personal and professional life.

By Jana Y

Jun 8, 2020

The science behind all of this is so interesting. I'm so glad that I decided to take this course. The rewirement activity for the last 4 weeks was really life changing.

By Helena H

Jun 5, 2020

For me it was an incredibly helpful course, especially during the quarantine period - during a year abroad. I didn't think I could take so many positive things with me.

By Christopher C H

Jun 4, 2020

Top notch. Learned a lot with a diverse amount of studies and statistics on several facets of the psychology of happiness, especially as It relates to the current times

By Tara S

May 30, 2020

I learned so much from this course and it has started me on a journey towards learning more about positive psychology and its implications in my own life and education.

By Carly H

May 28, 2020

This class was fantastic! I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn skills for well being and increased happiness. The professor is wonderful and insightful!

By Natalie O

Jan 2, 2019

Fabulous course. I didn't want it to end! It gave me so many strategies, but also time to just sit, think, reflect and action those strategies. Well laid out course.

By Isabella d S T

Feb 27, 2025

Curso extremamente necessário! Fiz na intenção de aprimorar minhas práticas como psicóloga, mas como bônus, apliquei a minha própria vida e tive excelentes resultados.

By Natalia A R

Mar 4, 2024

Este curso es absolutamente asombroso, entender como funciona la mente en relación con el bienestar y tener herramientas prácticas que te ayudan a lograrlo, es genial.