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About the Course

NEW TEEN VERSION AVAILABLE HERE: https://www.coursera.org/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

LH

Aug 21, 2020

Great fun way of learning about personal thought processing, attitudes and well-being.

Very helpful course to get me to assess my life and how to make the changes I needed to improve my well-being.

SN

Aug 27, 2020

This is an outstanding course! I was able to change into a more positive and productive mindset as taught in this course. I highly recommend it to everyone regardless of your profession or background.

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By Melissa D

May 16, 2020

This course was introduced to me at a key time in my life. It helped me recenter my life and focus on true happiness. I am so thankful for all the tools that are reviewed in this course.

By Quyen P

May 13, 2020

I really like the way Prof. Santos approached and explained things, both with scientific evidence and practical application. Thank you so much for such a well-structured and useful course.

By David Z

May 13, 2020

The way of going through the ideas and linking them toghether is amazing, great course everyone should take it everey 4 years to remind ourselves of the tircks our minds tell us ever time.

By Nicole H

May 4, 2020

Excellent course, should be offered at every college during intro week! Professor Santos is a wonderful

lecturer and I enjoyed every aspect of the class. Thank you for putting in on-line.

By Katy O

Apr 24, 2020

I really loved this course. The professor was engaging and so relatable. It made me happier just listening to the lectures which was further helped by the rewirements and homework prompts.

By Hezreen A H

Apr 8, 2020

Laurie Santos is a very fun lecturer and I especially love how she broke the course down to digestible and interesting bites. Overall great course to take on to help enrich your own lives.

By Tanya Y

Mar 30, 2020

I really loved this class. Dr. Laurie Santos was amazing. I am so glad I signed up for this course. I will make sure to tell family and friends about this class. Great job Yale University.

By Judith H

Dec 28, 2019

a very well structured course that helps to balance yourself, reset your priorities and gives you good ideas plus implementation guidelines of well being. I love it and I am very thankful

By Vera H

Jul 8, 2018

Super interesting course, I really liked the way it was presented and I do now feel that I have some pretty good ideas on how to start if I want to improve my life satisfaction. Thank you!

By Yuliia G

Feb 20, 2024

Thanks to this course, my life has completely changed. I got rid of unnecessary things and found true values. I had a great time! Thank you for everything! I wish your project prosperity.

By Dan L

Sep 21, 2023

Super helpful! I found the course really useful in understanding my choices, actions, intent and avoidance to make better decisions and be happier. Taking the course again as a refresher!

By John L

Feb 22, 2023

This course was very informative about the science of happiness, ut it also helped to change my behaviour in the direction of more happiness, not just expanded my intellecctual knowledge.

By Laura L

Oct 14, 2022

Professor Laurie Santos is incredible, her course taught me a lot of new things to incorporate into my every day life and she was easy to understand.

This course is definitely worth it!

By K L

Aug 24, 2022

This course has been fantastic and eye-opening. I love that it is science-based and factual, with tangible outcomes that I can use for myself and for my students. I highly recommend it!

By Kathryn S

Oct 4, 2021

This course is great! Not only very educational, but inspiring! Not just for those who want to learn, but for those who want to change and improve their well-being! Thank you, Dr. Santos!

By Liza J N

Aug 31, 2021

This course is very interesting with a very enthusiastic professor who generously shares her expertise in the Science of Well-Being. Experience a life changing learnings from this course.

By Liza P

Jul 9, 2021

The course helped to be guided by proven principles and thus to remain grounded. It was extremely beneficial and provided me a leg up top handle / manage day to day as well as life goals.

By Naomi S

Jun 15, 2021

What an amazing introduction into positive psychology. Laurie has made this field accessible and has shared so many resources to continue doing this wonderful work on our own. Thank you!

By Arushai S

Jun 5, 2021

Laurie Santos Thank You so much...it was so much eye opening, highly simple and heart touching concepts of happiness and well being...examples, way of teaching good

heartfelt gratitude!!

By sanjukta S

Jan 21, 2021

A well structured course that helps you set up realistic goals and addresses the key sign points of well being and happiness. I enjoyed it thoroughly and journalised the whole experience.

By Erin D

Dec 28, 2020

Thank you for the course. I especially appreciate learning about WOOP and hedonic adaptation.

In my opinion, taking this course during the pandemic, made it even more of an accomplishment.

By Salisha V

Aug 17, 2020

Laurie Santos and her team did an excellent job with this course. It is delivered using an easy to follow step by step method suitable for anyone wishing to improve their quality of life.

By Shannon L

Aug 9, 2020

A wonderful course to encourage you to rewire what we think makes us happy and instead to make time for various wellness habits, and enjoy the actual happiness you gain as a result of it.

By Shailesh S

Jul 26, 2020

Simple and actionable tips for happiness. Thanks to the instructor Laurie Santos for such a wonderful course and the rewirement challenge. I look forward to taking other courses from you.

By Juan N

Jul 7, 2020

Excellent content, delivered quickly and effectively. The exercises were relevant and valuable, and the class had a demonstrable impact on my well-being. Couldn't ask for anything more!