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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

LG

Apr 21, 2023

Magnificent!

Clear and concise revelations about the human condition, how to understand the tricky nature of our minds and practical advice about how to counteract those deceptions.

Marvellous.!

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.

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By Sara M

May 27, 2020

Engaging videos with tangible ways to make small changes that can increase our everyday and long-term happiness!

By jenny

May 24, 2020

Excellent way to get back on track in these strange & difficult times. Really really engaging -

many thanks :) x

By Claudia G

May 23, 2020

Great class. Offers a lot of insight into human nature and how we have the ability to create our own happiness.

By Ryan F

Mar 26, 2020

I loved this course, especially how Professor Santos was very relatable in her approach to teaching it! 5 Stars!

By Dorianne C

Apr 24, 2019

So well-paced, so clear and above all so practical! Thank You for helping me take a different route in my life!!

By Nikola Ž

Dec 19, 2018

very good, simple, and on point, not to many information and very useful stuff overall to apply in everyday life

By christian a

Sep 25, 2023

Excellent class! Would highly recommend - full of practical tools, resources, and I completed it wanting more.

By Olesia

Jul 16, 2023

I highly recommend taking this course as it will allow you to understand your strengths and capabilities better

By Alexis Y J

Jun 2, 2023

I really enjoyed this course! It taught me new ways of thinking and made me feel more interested in meditating.

By Ashley F

Feb 27, 2023

Excellent course. I believe every one should take this course for a better understanding of life and happiness.

By rajeswaran v g

Dec 3, 2022

Nicely planned and thoroughly useful course, would recommend it as part of College curriculum for all students.

By Clint K

Jul 21, 2022

Excellent material, constantly referenced with peer reviewed studies. Cleverly presented and applicable to all.

By Suzanne B

Apr 2, 2022

I learned so much about well being and happiness--and I've made changes in my personal life that are rewarding

By Полинковский А П

Mar 2, 2022

Great course, started applying some of practices from it - appeared to be useful for overall level of happiness

By Sumati S

Nov 18, 2021

i really enjoyed this course and felt that it really helped transform my thinking and behaviors for the better.

By Dragana M

Sep 26, 2021

I feel so much better thanks to the this course. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in their well-being

By Chieh-Ju K

Jun 7, 2021

The best course ever!!! Not only teach me the knowledge but also help me implement those strategies in my life.

By Ashley W

May 31, 2021

Awesome course with a lot of useful interventions and knowledge to help increase your happiness! I am obsessed.

By Chaitanya D

Apr 4, 2021

Excellent Course

Content: 5 Star

Description: 5 star

Course Tutor: 5 star

Leangth of Course: 4 Star

overall : 5 Star

By Kristoffer M W

Mar 30, 2021

Great for understanding a bit more about happiness. I found it very interesting and i recommend it to everyone.

By Lamiae E b

Mar 12, 2021

I enjoyed the course and learned a lot from it. Looking forward to applying what I learned in my everyday life.

By Jennifer P

Feb 20, 2021

I enjoyed that I could complete it at my own pace when I was free, even if it was at the last possible minute.

By Ruth W

Jan 11, 2021

Game changer to setting you up with the knowledge and tools to change your mood. ffects all areas of your life.

By Cate S

Dec 10, 2020

I Highly recommend it! The course, the instructor, the live participating students, all of it really well done.

By Baoyi G

Dec 3, 2020

This course has changed my life by putting in practice things we learned in classes, and really enjoy doing it.