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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 Jesús N C l

Jul 12, 2020

ESTE CURSO ES LO MÁXIMO AYUDA A MEJORAR TU VIDA DE FORMA INCREÍBLE TE QUITA LA VISIÓN INCORRECTA DE LA FELICIDAD, Y TE AYUDA HACER UNA MEJOR PERSONA, PROFESORA LAURIE SANTOS GRACIAS.

By sovanchandy

Jul 9, 2020

It has been so grateful and helpful these 4 months, it has a positive effect on my life and my career as well. I will continue to challenge myself and stay active as much as possible.

By Marney J

Jun 24, 2020

This was an eye-opener in some respects. Happy to have learned more about myself, others and how to implement small but significant changes/additions to my day to reveal a happier me!

By Carmen R Y S M N

Jun 17, 2020

For my analytical mind, this course has given me the tools and information that I needed to put into practice and achieve a degree of happiness that I can now "understand". Thank you !

By Camille F

Jun 15, 2020

This course really helped me boost my happiness. I really appreciated following the lecturer during these long intense weeks and chatting with classmates. I 100% recommend this course!

By Beverley N

Jun 11, 2020

Interesting course which includes research on happiness and wellbeing. Great opportunity to reflect on own individual position and how to improve it. Professor Santos is very engaging.

By Antoinette C

Jun 6, 2020

The practice of developing and maintaining a sense of happiness was a valuable piece in The Science of Well-Being course. I appreciated the references and resources that were provided.

By Heather R

May 13, 2020

Laurie made the class interesting and fun. I loved the focus on application, and have implemented new healthy practices. Bottom line? I am happier as a result of taking this course! 😀

By Dayra D

May 2, 2020

It is up to us to promote good environments around simple things that actually make us happy... This mainly comes from our thoughts and actions. Thanks Prof. Laurie, Yale and Coursera!

By Rosa H C

Oct 29, 2019

Super useful and really good insights. I really enjoyed watching the videos and doing all the rewirements. Interesting to see how your happiness scores higher after the course. Thanks!

By Tim N

Aug 20, 2018

This course far exceeded my expectations. The "rewirements" described in the course can benefit all of us. Do yourself a favor and enroll in this course the next time it's available.

By Tatjana I

Feb 25, 2025

Прежде всего это невероятно полезный курс! Выполняя все задания улучшается физическое и психическое здоровье! Реальный инструмент для счастливой жизни! Спасибо создателям этого курса!

By Dale W

Dec 13, 2022

Thank you for everything. And thank you for enriching my path of knowledge. The class was well put together and easy to understand. Thanks again Professor and the Coursera foundation.

By David F G M

Aug 14, 2022

Really helpful course that provides impactful and actionable advice, backed up by a considerable about of data, in how to improve your well-being, overall happiness, and mental health

By Julie D

Apr 14, 2022

Fantastic course, full to the brim with evidence supported ways to increase one's happiness :)

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! Have and will continue to recommend this course to friends and family.

By Ann D

Apr 4, 2022

in these times a course like this is important at any age. I apprciated the information presented and foloowed up with some of the reading material. I have recommended oit to others.

By Anna L

Mar 28, 2022

Brilliant course, the instructor is very easy to listen and follow, and very knowledgeable. Plenty of cool data from research and very applicable to your own life. Highly recommended!

By Lia P

Nov 6, 2021

Absolutely recommend it to anyone! Science based facts&attributes on how to increase our happiness and easy to implement practices that contribute to it. Greatest investment of time!

By Alberto L B V

Nov 4, 2021

I really enjoyed this course. I know that this is not the final line to my personal work. I really enjoyed the sessions and I hope Laurie give more courses about this kind of topics.

By Cassandra S

Mar 22, 2021

All given information was well prepared and understandable. I am leaving this course without any questions. I never thought that I will learn so much about myself in an online course.

By Annemarie S

Jan 31, 2021

Very useful course in understanding happiness and well-being. This course will help you develop strategies to build a life of purpose, intention, and increase you sense of well-being.

By Ece K

Jan 17, 2021

I learned a lot. I am a very indecisive person and after this course I can decide a bit easily. I hope people will be aware of this course and more language options will be available.

By Carmela d T

Dec 10, 2020

truly life changing! It enlightened me of the positive effects of doing even the simplest rewirement. Dr. Laurie is very good and informative. No pressure on any assignments and all.

By Elke L

Nov 29, 2020

Laurie and a fantastic person, has a lot of ownership and content on the subject. An innovative and creative way of teaching, providing even more interaction between people.

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By Dianne A A

Nov 26, 2020

The course is engaging, based in easy to understand science and extremely doable. I would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone who wants to better themselves and experience more happiness.